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Joy Williams has been celebrated as a master of the short story for four decades, her renown passing from one generation to the next even in the shifting landscape of contemporary writing. And at long last the incredible scope of her singular achievement is put on display: 33 stories drawn from three much-lauded collections and another 13 appearing here for the first time in book form.

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In her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize–nominated The Quick and the Dead,the legendary writer takes us into an uncertain landscape after an environmental apocalypse, a world in which only the man-made has value, but some still wish to salvage the authentic. "She practices ... camouflage...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST FOR THE PEN/JEAN STEIN BOOK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE NAMED A NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST A razor-sharp new collection of stories of visionary childhood misfits and struggling adult dreamers from this...

Returning to her legendary short stories, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Joy Williams offers a much-anticipated follow-up to Ninety-Nine Stories of God, which The New York Times Book Review called a “treasure trove of bafflements and tiny masterpieces.” Concerning the Future of Souls balances the extraordinary and the humble, the bizarre and the beatific, as Azrael—transporter of souls and the most troubled and thoughtful of the angels—confronts the holy impossibility of his task, his uneasy relationship with Death, and his friendship with the Devil.

Imagine coming home to find a farewell note, an empty refrigerator, a disconnect notice from the electric company, and an eviction letter giving you 30 days to vacate the premises - all without a job to fall back on. Well, that's what happened to Africa Evans, a shy, insecure woman without a backup plan. From one bad choice to another, Africa leans on love as an escape from her dilemma. But for this girl from da hood, tough love may prove detrimental to her well-being.

This series of short, fictional vignettes explores our day-to-day interactions with an ever-elusive and arbitrary God. It's the Book of Common Prayer as seen through a looking glass - a powerfully vivid collection of seemingly random life moments. The figures that haunt these stories range from Kafka (talking to a fish) to the Aztecs, Tolstoy to Abraham and Sarah, O. J. Simpson to a pack of wolves. Most of Williams' characters, however, are like the rest of us.

Ever since it was first drilled more than 150 years ago, oil has been both a blessing and a curse. It has enabled economic growth, provided an efficient energy source, fuelled our entire infrastructure - and caused wars, pollution and global warming. These seven dramas, set between 1951 and 2045, and taking us from postwar Iran to futuristic Lancashire, examine the role oil has played in shaping our world: recounting incredible stories of wealth, power, politics and corruption.

Roller-coastering from the mournful to the comical, Watson's work is both embedded in a literary heritage tied to place and at home in a universal literature of the absurd. His stories waltz with lovely and strange melancholy, infused with wit and astonishing beauty. There Is Happiness embodies the twisted hilarity and undeniable grace of an underrecognized literary genius.

Alright, Kingdom Entrepreneurs, let’s keep it real. Running a business isn’t just about chasing profits or going viral—it’s about staying rooted in faith, armed with prayer, and equipped with strategies that set your business up for success. That’s why The Prayer Principles for Entrepreneurs is your must-have business playbook. This book doesn’t just pray over the grind—it equips you to win at it. With prayers that calm the chaos, strategies that tackle real challenges, and solutions that empower you to persevere, this is your ultimate guide to integrating faith and ...

The Art of Costume Podcast is a podcast hosted by Elizabeth Joy Glass and Spencer Williams, dedicated to highlighting the best in costume design. Join us each week as Elizabeth and Spencer break down the costumes from some of our favorite films and television shows, meet the costume designers, and go behind the scenes to find out what the costumes mean to the story and how they were created.

Khristen is a teenager who, her mother believes, was marked for greatness as a baby when she died for a moment, then came back to life. After Khristen's boarding school for gifted teens closes its doors and her mother disappears, she ranges across the dead landscape and finds a 'resort' on the shores of a mysterious putrid lake the elderly residents there call 'Big Girl'. In a rotting honeycomb of rooms, these old ones plot actions to punish corporations and people they consider culpable in the destruction of the final scraps of nature's beauty.

Relationship Revival™ is a relationship accountability podcast rooted in responsibility, healing, and emotional maturity. This space is for people who are ready to look at themselves with honesty and courage. Growth begins with ownership. Each episode walks through the practical work of identifying patterns, understanding wounds, strengthening communication, and rebuilding trust in real time. I teach from lived experience and from the Relationship Revival™ framework. Biblical principles are applied in a way that can be practiced. We address many topics like emotional healing, belief ...

EnJoyment + Eddyfication is a podcast about emotional awareness and personal growth. Real Honesty, much Healing, and a Whole Lotta' Humor.

Founder of IYLIA wine, Layla-Joy Williams, invites you to join her on a journey of what it's like being a black woman entrepreneur in the wine industry. Learn the ins and outs of starting a wine business but also what's involved in the growing and farming process, grape varietals, bottling, packaging, how to pair wines with food, and what's like leaving the high-end fashion world in NYC to living in Spain and running a wine business.

This is a podcast about life. If you, like me, sometimes feel that you’re in the middle of an ocean in a rubber dingy with no compass - then this is for you. Navigating life can be overwhelming. Real conversations and real laughs will be had. Do tune in.

If you’re looking for someone who’s going to keep it a buck with you, you’ve come to the right place! On the Runnin My Mouth podcast, there is no topic that is off limits and I’m very open and unfiltered. I provide advice, humor, and realism for those looking for it. Grab a seat and let’s get into the nitty gritty! Follow me so we can stay connected! Instagram: @joydria Twitter: @joydria TikTok: @joydria Subscribe to my YouTube channel! https://www.YouTube.com/JoyWilliamsA Talk icons created by Freepik - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/talk

After my dad passed in 2014 I needed to do a deep introspection, and this podcast captures my journey from healing to joy. Well, that is how this podcast got started. It has now morphed into a dialogue of life events with my faith being an integral part of the conversation, but also more! The list is as vast and as limited as my life experiences, so come take a peek at the many adventures I share with you. Folks of different faiths, agnostics, and even atheists have described these conversations as insightful, challenging, and entertaining. Hope you will join the conversation!

#SundayCivics is a weekly show that teaches civic education and engagement using the current political landscape.