About The Slantwise Histories
Dive into a dazzling collection of short fiction from Alix E. Harrow, the New York Times bestselling author of The Everlasting and Starling House.
These are stories about the past as it wasn’t quite, but might have been—or could still be.
These are stories about dreamers and liars and lovers and ghosts; people just like you.
These are stories about places the world has seen, and some that hide just beyond the periphery of possibility.
Most of all, these are stories for anyone who ever wanted more.
What’s a legend, except a history told slantwise?
The Slantwise Histories: Collected Stories presents the best known short fiction of Alix. E. Harrow, including the Hugo-award winning "A Witch's Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies" as well as five all-new stories. The collection also includes the author's preferred text of previously published stories "The Long Way Up", "Roadside Attraction", "Mr. Death", "The Ransom of Miss Coraline Connelly", "The Sycamore and the Sybil", "Do Not Look Back, My Lion", "The Whisper in the Weld", "Dustbaby", and Amazon Original short stories, "The Six Deaths of the Saint" and "The Knight and the Butcherbird".
The Slantwise Histories FAQ
When is The Slantwise Histories by Alix E. Harrow coming out?
The Slantwise Histories by Alix E. Harrow is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2026.
What is the release date for The Slantwise Histories?
The release date for The Slantwise Histories is October 20, 2026.
Who is the publisher of The Slantwise Histories?
The Slantwise Histories is published by Tordotcom.
What genre is The Slantwise Histories?
The Slantwise Histories is categorised as Fantasy.
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Release details last updated July 2, 2026.