This is a collection of short stories by a masterful writer. It has a little bit of everything, from horror, to fantasy, and as the title suggests, even some magic. Stephen King said of Neil Gaiman, "He is a treasure-house of story, and we are luck to have him."

If you enjoy a short story right before going to bed, then this book is for you!

The final story in the book, 'Snow, glass, and apples'. A delightful read about a princess who has to live with, and then get rid of, her evil stepdaughter.

Immediately go out and get another of his books. In fact, I already did. My next read is 'American Gods',

Neil Gaiman is a very diverse writer who has been writing for decades and has numerous awards for his stories, including the Hugo, The Bram Stoker Award, The Nebula, and Locus Awards.

If you are reader of fantasy or horror or just plain well written prose, then Neil Gaiman is the one you should read.

I was surprised by the diverse stories in this book. He truly has a 'voice' of his own, and it's no wonder he has won as many awards as he has.
He's sure up there on my favorite authors list!

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