If you loved the way Fragile Things weaves the uncanny and fantastical into everyday moments—like the haunting 'October in the Chair' or the eerie 'The Flints of Memory Lane'—you'll be captivated by Her Body and Other Parties. Machado’s stories shimmer with the same dark, dreamlike quality, mixing horror, fantasy, and emotion to unsettling effect. Her prose is lyrical and inventive, and her tales linger with you long after you finish.

Much like Gaiman’s ability to slip between genres and moods from story to story in Fragile Things, Ken Liu’s The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories offers a dazzling variety: from magical realism, as in the heart-wrenching title story, to mythic and speculative explorations. Liu’s tales are deeply human, often bittersweet, and always imaginative, perfect for anyone who appreciates the wide-ranging spirit of Gaiman’s collection.

If you were drawn to the darkly whimsical, sometimes chilling atmosphere of Fragile Things—from the shadowy fairytales to the twisted humor—then Smoke and Mirrors is a must-read. This earlier collection by Gaiman explores similar themes: gothic chills, sly wit, and a sense of wonder tinged with menace. 'Snow, Glass, Apples' and 'We Can Get Them for You Wholesale' are highlights for fans of the macabre and the magical.

If what resonated with you in Fragile Things was the emotional punch of each story—how even the shortest piece could leave a lasting impact—Interpreter of Maladies will move you. Lahiri’s stories explore loneliness, longing, and connection with subtlety and grace. Each tale stands alone, yet together they evoke a profound sense of the strange and fragile beauty of human experience.

If you found yourself fascinated by Gaiman’s reworking of myths and fairytales—like his unique takes on Sleeping Beauty or Bluebeard in Fragile Things—you’ll be enthralled by The Bloody Chamber. Carter reinvents traditional fairytales with lush, evocative prose and a feminist edge, turning familiar stories into something wild, symbolic, and unsettling. Her stories are as haunting and layered as Gaiman’s best.