"The horror genre has a wide range—from gory to subtle, monsters to blood, horror plays on humanity’s most primal and deeply held fears in many differ"The horror genre has a wide range—from gory to subtle, monsters to blood, horror plays on humanity’s most primal and deeply held fears in many different ways. As an absolute master of the genre, Peter Straub covers it all. This collection covers his most shining examples of provoking tales from the past twenty-five years. In INTERIOR DARKNESS you’ll find stories that don’t last as long as a page and novellas side by side. Peter Straub is a modern day Lovecraft in all the best ways. These stories, like all great horror stories, left me greedy for more and afraid to close my eyes." - Sarah E. Doubleday Marketing Department...more
“What a treat to have so much Roger Angell in one place! As a fan of baseball, I’ve long been familiar with Roger Angell’s sports writing. As a fan of“What a treat to have so much Roger Angell in one place! As a fan of baseball, I’ve long been familiar with Roger Angell’s sports writing. As a fan of The New Yorker, I’m absolutely aware of Roger’s prowess as an essayist and a practiced observer of life. I didn’t realize that his childhood was filled to the brim with the stuff of literary dreams—his mother, Katharine White, was the first fiction editor at The New Yorker and his stepfather was E.B. White—but how delightful to have these reminenses peppered in throughout the book. This Old Man is an utterly charming and immensely rewarding read. I tore through his odes to authors, chuckled at the best of his annual New Yorker Christmas poems, and relished his quippy thoughts on baseball and life in New York City. This is a book to keep in a prominent place in your home, for house guests to enjoy and for you to dive into in frequent bursts.” - Sarah E. Doubleday Marketing Department...more
"Valerie Martin has done it again! Her collection of short stories proves she is a master of manipulating the eerie and macabre in storytelling. Sea L"Valerie Martin has done it again! Her collection of short stories proves she is a master of manipulating the eerie and macabre in storytelling. Sea Lovers pulls together 12 stories and each has a way of completely blending reality and fantasy in such a graceful way that it'll be hard to look at anything the same way. I was at the edge of my seat as I read each story, wondering how Martin would turn the tale on its head this time and she proved never to disappoint!" - Lauren W. Doubleday Marketing Department...more
As a devout fan of horror movies, I was thrilled to explore new fiction from some of the best writers in the business. Combining the talents of severaAs a devout fan of horror movies, I was thrilled to explore new fiction from some of the best writers in the business. Combining the talents of several notable authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers, including Ethan Hawke, Eli Roth and many others, Jason Blum has shared with us a new work that has NO limits when it comes to scaring. Unlike the many classic horror stories centered on a desolate cabin deep in the woods, these stories take place amidst the backdrop of major cities. This book brings horror to an exciting new place in the way it shows evil can be lurking virtually anywhere- even as close as just down the street! Fans of Stephen King, as well as anyone who just appreciates thrilling storytelling, will love this gripping new addition to the world of all things frightening. - Steve E., Doubleday Editorial Intern ...more
When I first heard we'd be publishing this book, I had no idea it would be so timely. With NYC cops in the news so frequently now, Steve Osborne is thWhen I first heard we'd be publishing this book, I had no idea it would be so timely. With NYC cops in the news so frequently now, Steve Osborne is the perfect voice to welcome us, hilariously, heartily, and sometimes harshly into the reality of the street beat. His life is not one of mayoral disputes, union negotiations, or media controversies; it's a life of stories, simple stories of humans he must hear and help. Now retired, Osborne works wonders retelling those stories he lived, and in doing so does his duty as a writer as well as he did as a cop. - JG, marketer...more
Terry Pratchett can create an entire world in a single sentence, so it's no surprise that his short fiction is as fulfilling as his epic series. ReadiTerry Pratchett can create an entire world in a single sentence, so it's no surprise that his short fiction is as fulfilling as his epic series. Reading this will give you a new sense of the shape of Pratchett's once-in-a-generation brilliance, and show you a few crazy corners of his mind you haven't imagined. A must for fans of Discworld!...more
This is an amazing collection of short stories from a literary master. Whether the story is realistic, rooted in mysticism, or found somewhere in betwThis is an amazing collection of short stories from a literary master. Whether the story is realistic, rooted in mysticism, or found somewhere in between, each one is unique and thought provoking. Jonathan Lethem has a way of making every story he tells stick with you long after you’ve finished turning the pages....more
If you've read one of Terry Pratchett's amazingly funny Discworld novels, filled with insight about the flailing and failings of every little nook andIf you've read one of Terry Pratchett's amazingly funny Discworld novels, filled with insight about the flailing and failings of every little nook and cranny of civilization, you probably would bet that he would make a dynamite and devastating essay writer. Well, it's time to collect your winnings, because A SLIP OF THE KEYBOARD is an astounding collection of his writing. From sci-fi conventions to incurable diseases, Sir Terry always has a unique insight, and he never fails to find a way to share it with a smile. ...more
Margaret Atwood turns to short fiction for the first time since her 2006 collection, Moral Disorder, with stories that explore the complex interior liMargaret Atwood turns to short fiction for the first time since her 2006 collection, Moral Disorder, with stories that explore the complex interior lives of nine women, and their relationships with men. Filled with Atwood's sly wit, masterful plotting, and elegant prose, Stone Mattress is a literary treat that is not to be missed by fans of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace....more
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