If you found yourself fascinated by the way Neil Gaiman weaves eerie humor and the uncanny into tales like "Chivalry" and "We Can Get Them for You Wholesale," you'll be spellbound by Her Body and Other Parties. Machado crafts stories where the surreal and the comic walk hand in hand, from a mysteriously vanishing green ribbon to an apocalyptic Law & Order: SVU marathon. Her wit is razor-sharp, and her darkly playful approach will strike a familiar, deliciously unsettling chord.

If you admired the way Gaiman uses fantastical premises in stories like "The Price" or "Murder Mysteries" to explore deep questions about fate, belief, and morality, you'll love Ted Chiang's Stories of Your Life and Others. Chiang's stories—such as the title piece that inspired the film Arrival—delve into the nature of consciousness, language, and free will, blending the speculative with the profoundly philosophical for a reading experience that lingers long after the last page.

If you enjoyed the way Gaiman lets magic simmer just beneath the surface of the ordinary—think of "Snow, Glass, Apples" or "Troll Bridge"—you'll be enchanted by Magic for Beginners. Kelly Link weaves stories where supernatural elements are never fully explained, and the rules of magic are as mysterious as the stories themselves. Her tales evoke wonder and unease, perfect for readers who appreciate the unexplained and the mystical woven into everyday life.

If the delight of discovering how Gaiman twists expectations in stories like "Shoggoth's Old Peculiar" or "The Sweeper of Dreams" drew you in, Fragile Things will satisfy your craving for inventive, unpredictable tales. This collection showcases Gaiman's talent for combining genres, upending narrative conventions, and delivering surprises that keep you guessing until the very end.

If you loved Gaiman’s reimagining of myths and fairy tales in stories like "Snow, Glass, Apples" or "Nicholas Was...", you'll be mesmerized by The Bloody Chamber. Angela Carter's lush, haunting stories deconstruct classic fairy tales with sensuality and wit, turning familiar narratives into something new, provocative, and deeply atmospheric.