Stone Mattress

In her first short fiction collection since 2006, Margaret Atwood delivers nine imaginative stories that blend psychological insight with dark humor. Each tale explores complex relationships and unique characters, featuring a recently widowed fantasy writer guided by her late husband, a man discovering surprises in an auctioned storage space, and a woman mistaken for a vampire due to her genetic anomaly. With themes reminiscent of her acclaimed novel "Alias Grace," Atwood showcases her signature wit and creativity across these captivating narratives.