Malvern staff member Fernando is a New York Review Books Classics enthusiast, and he has an excellent recommendation for y’all…

Fancies and Goodnights by John Collier

The more short stories you read, the more you realize John Collier had a particular, dark inimitable style, which set him very much apart from the writers of his time. Probably why he explored television writing, working on The Twilight Zone and other such shows: the page wasn’t enough to contain his imagination. These stories are quite priceless and come highly recommended during the winter season.

Also recommended: The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West. This story about a family with Dickensian strokes is charming and can be rather funny, too.