This collection of short works is comprised of pieces that previously appeared in such publications as The New Yorker, Playboy, and McSweeney's, in a volume that includes such tales as ""The Gingerbread Girl"" and "N."

Winner of the 2009 Alex Award

Willa -- Gingerbread girl -- Harvey's dream -- Rest stop -- Stationary bike -- Things they left behind -- Graduation afternoon -- N. -- Cat from hell -- New York Times at special bargain rates -- Mute -- Ayana -- A very tight place --

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