Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman

Finally! A new collection of short stories and poems by one of my favorite authors. Gaiman delivers his typical creepy tales with his trademark understated humor. He includes stories from his early writing career as well as pieces that have served as presents to friends and family. My personal favorites are "Keepsakes and Treasures", in which you spend a day with a sinister man who works for an even more sinister man. "The Monarch of the Glen" is a short story continuing the adventures of Shadow from Gaiman's novel American Gods. "Feeders and Eaters" is one of those that just slinks in under your skin and hangs about, making you feel cold and clammy, and "Other People" is possibly the girsliest and most delightful take on what awaits people in Hell. While Gaiman is classified as a SF/Fantasy writer, he writes magic stories for all people of all ages, and this collection is a great way to open your doors and windows and let his world into yours.