Her Body and Other Parties is a collection of short stories that blend horror, fantasy, and realism to explore women’s bodies, desire, and violence. Machado’s writing is inventive and unsettling, moving from ghost stories to apocalyptic fairy tales to a reimagined episode guide of “Law & Order: SVU.” Each story pushes at the boundaries of genre and expectation.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it’s a breakout debut that announced Machado as one of the most original voices in contemporary fiction. Her Body and Other Parties is a strong pick for readers of literary fiction, fans of the weird and uncanny, and anyone interested in stories about gender and power.

DETAILS
• Author: Carmen Maria Machado
• Publisher: Graywolf Press
• Publication Date: October 3, 2017
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781555977887
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