Mariana Enriquez's Dangers of Smoking in Bed is a collection of stories blending magical realism with social commentary, exploring violence, desire, and the supernatural in contemporary Latin America. Through unsettling narratives that blur reality and fantasy, Enriquez examines how trauma, poverty, and inequality manifest in everyday life. The collection becomes a fierce critique of systems that harm the vulnerable while celebrating resilience and resistance.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Enriquez uses magical realism not as escape but as truth-telling. These stories remind us that sometimes the only way to describe reality is through the fantastic, and that the most dangerous things are often the ones we accept as normal.

DETAILS: • Author: Mariana Enriquez • Publisher: Hogarth Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 1, 2022 • ISBN: 9780593134092 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days