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Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell

While these exquisite short stories are all grounded in the real world, they take the reader beyond the expected, into imaginatively off-kilter circumstances. Russell is a master of weaving together imagery and language into a remarkable tapestry, while delicately maintaining the fundamental relatability of her stories. This is a truly impressive and transfixing collection that pushes the boundaries of fiction in the most satisfying ways.

Kelly, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison