his Library of America collection gathers Flannery O'Connor's complete novels and stories, presenting her darkly comic, spiritually intense fiction exploring grace, violence, and redemption in the American South. Through grotesque characters and shocking narratives, O'Connor examines how divine grace operates in the most unlikely circumstances. The collection becomes a comprehensive portrait of a writer whose unflinching vision challenged readers to confront uncomfortable truths about faith and human nature.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because O'Connor refused to make faith comfortable or redemption easy. Her stories remind us that grace often arrives through violence and disruption, and that sometimes we need to be shocked awake to see what's been there all along.

DETAILS: • Author: Flannery O'Connor • Publisher: Library of America • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 1, 1988 • ISBN: 9780940450370 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days