Erin McGraw will read from and talk about her new story collection Joy: and 52 Other Very Short Stories. "This quintessential collection of stories serves as an homage to the form while showcasing McGraw’s stunning talent and deep empathy for the idiosyncrasies, small joys, and despairs of human nature." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Erin McGraw is also the author of six novels and story collections, including Lies of the Saints, The Baby Tree, and Better Food for a Better World. She lived and taught for many years in the Midwest before retiring to rural Tennessee with her husband, poet Andrew Hudgins, and her dogs.