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The 2018 Short Story Advent Calendar

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“This collection of short stories is perfect for cozying up by the fire.”
—
Chatelaine

“One of Edmonton’s cleverest literary traditions has grown into an international affair.”
—Edmonton Journal

“Will improve your brain without rotting your teeth.”
—Western Living

Fourth time’s the charm.

The fourth annual Short Story Advent Calendar might have been our most ambitious yet, with a range of stories hailing from eight different countries and three different originating languages (don’t worry, we got the English versions). The 2018 edition featured a special diecut lid and textured case. We also set a new personal best for material that has never before appeared in print.

Contributors to the 2018 Short Story Advent Calendar included:

  • Kevin Barry (Beatlebone, City of Bohane)

  • Ben Greenman (What He’s Poised to Do, Don Quixotic)

  • Etgar Keret (Suddenly, a Knock on the Door)

  • R. O. Kwon (The Incendiaries)

  • Sara Levine (Treasure Island!!!)

  • and [REDACTED x 19]!

We were also excited to announce a limited run of 25 copies that featured a black slipcase with hand-drawn illustrations by Calgary-based artists Cam Hoff and Chris Pecora at Slugger Studio. These sets were each hand-numbered, signed by the artists, and one of a kind.

H&O 006 / ISBN: 9780995298835 / October 2018

Maile Meloy, "The Age of Doubt"
Maile Meloy, "The Age of Doubt"
Michael HingstonDecember 25, 2018
Luis Alberto Urrea, "Christmas Eve, 1944"
Luis Alberto Urrea, "Christmas Eve, 1944"
Michael HingstonDecember 24, 2018
R. O. Kwon, "Legends of the Seoul Dogs"
R. O. Kwon, "Legends of the Seoul Dogs"
Michael HingstonDecember 23, 2018
Eugene Lim, "Returning to the Problem"
Eugene Lim, "Returning to the Problem"
Michael HingstonDecember 22, 2018
Chip Livingston, "The One Who Is"
Chip Livingston, "The One Who Is"
Michael HingstonDecember 21, 2018
Stephen Leacock, "Christmas Triptych"
Stephen Leacock, "Christmas Triptych"
Michael HingstonDecember 20, 2018
Kim Fu, "In This Fantasy"
Kim Fu, "In This Fantasy"
Michael HingstonDecember 19, 2018
Liliana Heker, "Strategies Against Sleeping" (trans. Miranda France)
Liliana Heker, "Strategies Against Sleeping" (trans. Miranda France)
Michael HingstonDecember 18, 2018
Kevin Barry, "Deer Season"
Kevin Barry, "Deer Season"
Michael HingstonDecember 17, 2018
Maria Mutch, "Two Stories Containing a Mouse (or Variations on Bad Love)"
Maria Mutch, "Two Stories Containing a Mouse (or Variations on Bad Love)"
Michael HingstonDecember 16, 2018
Rodrigo Fresan, "Snatching Bodies" (trans. Will Vanderhyden)
Rodrigo Fresan, "Snatching Bodies" (trans. Will Vanderhyden)
Michael HingstonDecember 15, 2018
Ben Greenman, "Will Evans Save the World?"
Ben Greenman, "Will Evans Save the World?"
Michael HingstonDecember 14, 2018
Doretta Lau, "Every One of My Answers Was a Disappointment"
Doretta Lau, "Every One of My Answers Was a Disappointment"
Michael HingstonDecember 13, 2018
Danielle Lazarin, "A Clean Break"
Danielle Lazarin, "A Clean Break"
Michael HingstonDecember 12, 2018
Jessica Westhead, "Mister Elephant"
Jessica Westhead, "Mister Elephant"
Michael HingstonDecember 11, 2018
Etgar Keret, "One Gram Short" (trans. Nathan Englander)
Etgar Keret, "One Gram Short" (trans. Nathan Englander)
Michael HingstonDecember 10, 2018
Suzanne Rivecca, "Someone Steps In"
Suzanne Rivecca, "Someone Steps In"
Michael HingstonDecember 9, 2018
George Saunders, "Festive"
George Saunders, "Festive"
Michael HingstonDecember 8, 2018
Adam Levin, "A Qualitative Study of Our Father"
Adam Levin, "A Qualitative Study of Our Father"
Michael HingstonDecember 7, 2018
Algernon Blackwood, "The Glamour of the Snow"
Algernon Blackwood, "The Glamour of the Snow"
Michael HingstonDecember 6, 2018
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