Tales of Falling and Flying

By: Ben Loory

Narrated by: Andy Harrington

A dazzling new collection of stories from the critically acclaimed author of Stories for Nighttime and Some for The Day

Ben Loory returns with a second collection of timeless tales, inviting us to enter his worlds of whimsical fantasy, deep empathy, and playful humor, in the signature voice that drew listeners to his highly praised first collection. In stories that eschew literary realism, Loory's characters demonstrate richly imagined and surprising perspectives, whether they be dragons or swordsmen, star-crossed lovers or long-lost twins, restaurateurs dreaming of Paris or cephalopods fixated on space travel. In propulsive language that brilliantly showcases Loory's vast imagination, Tales of Falling and Flying expands our understanding of how fiction can work and is sure to cement his reputation as one of the most innovative short-story writers working today.

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Fantastic stuff

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Ben Loory is brilliant! This book was very well done and I enjoyed it immensely. The narrator was wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend checking this one out!

Ben Loory for President

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These stories are so magical. Read them to your kid. Tell them to a friend. Listen to them on a plane. 5 thumbs up. GRADE A!

Joyful, whimsical, stories!

Great writer, Great narrator! Please check out this book. You will love it.

Scott O

Totally perfect

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Everyone that likes whimsical strange great stories has to get this. It's crazy good.

Awesome as hell

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So glad this is in audio. The voice really nails the Ben Loory magic.