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At the Mouth of the River of Bees : Stories

by Kij Johnson
At the Mouth of the River of Bees : Stories - Thryft
At the Mouth of the River of Bees : Stories - Thryft

Animals and humans collide in brilliant sci-fi.

"At the Mouth of the River of Bees" is a collection of short stories that seamlessly blend humanity with the natural world. Kij Johnson's unique style creates a truly immersive experience for the reader. Each story has its own surprising twist that will keep you engaged until the final sentence. Highly recommended for fans of science fiction and those who appreciate artful storytelling.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Collection (2013)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Short Story for “The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change” (2008) and Nominee for Collection (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

At the Mouth of the River of Bees : Stories

by Kij Johnson
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ISBN: 9781931520805
Authors: Kij Johnson
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Date of Publication: 2012-09-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Fantasy
Related Topics: Science Fiction Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction, Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 2444 readers)

Description

A sparkling debut collection from one of the hottest writers in science fiction: her stories have received the Nebula Award the last two years running. These stories feature cats, bees, wolves, dogs, and even that most capricious of animals, humans, and have been reprinted in The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror, Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, and The Secret History of Fantasy. Kij Johnson's stories have won the Sturgeon and World Fantasy awards. She has taught writing; worked at Tor, Dark Horse, and Microsoft; worked as a radio announcer; run bookstores; and waitressed in a strip bar.Contents:The Man Who Bridged the Mist (2011)Wolf Trapping (1989)The Empress Jingu Fishes (2004)The Bitey Cat (2012)Chenting, in the Land of the Dead (1999)My Wife Reincarnated as a Solitaire—Exposition on the Flaws in my Spouse's Character—The Nature of the Bird—The Possible Causes—Her Final Disposition (2007)Schrödinger's Cathouse (1993)Names for Water (2010)Fox Magic (1993)Spar (2009)The Horse Raiders (2000)26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss (2008)At the Mouth of the River of Bees (2003)The Evolution of Trickster Stories among the Dogs of North Park after the Change (2007)The Cat Who Walked a Thousand Miles (2009)Ponies (2010)
 

Animals and humans collide in brilliant sci-fi.

"At the Mouth of the River of Bees" is a collection of short stories that seamlessly blend humanity with the natural world. Kij Johnson's unique style creates a truly immersive experience for the reader. Each story has its own surprising twist that will keep you engaged until the final sentence. Highly recommended for fans of science fiction and those who appreciate artful storytelling.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best Collection (2013)
  • World Fantasy Award Nominee for Short Story for “The Evolution of Trickster Stories Among the Dogs of North Park After the Change” (2008) and Nominee for Collection (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.