The Cabinet of Curiosities by Stefan Bachmann

They being some very awesome authors and I cannot believe I have not yet read their books (apart from Emma Trevayne’s Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times). I sincerely hope the curators will collaborate again sometime in the future. This book is more than a mere collection of tales, it is story made up of other stories. Plus, the whole idea of the cabinet and the curators is genius. They were all quite brilliant and thoughtful and fascinating. I can’t even choose a favourite.

They vary stylistically as well ranging from first person, to third person, past tense to present tense and everything else in between. Some of the stories gave me chills while others made me pause and think about things in a different way. It was even hard to guess who wrote each story because though they have their own styles, they are all similar, allowing the anthology to feel connected by more than just subject matter.Įach story is wildly unique and imaginative, filled with all things horrific and nightmarish. That may sound hard to believe, but it’s the truth. However, all the stories in The Cabinet of Curiosities are equally good.

I haven’t read an anthology in ages because I got tired of skimming through disinteresting, mediocre stories just for the few gems in their midst. Features an introduction and commentary by the curators, and illustrations and decorations throughout. Perfect for fans of Alvin Schwartz and anyone who relishes a good creepy read-alone or read-aloud story. A collection of thirty-six eerie, mysterious, intriguing, and very short short stories presented by the cabinet’s esteemed curators, otherwise known as acclaimed authors Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, and Emma Trevayne.

The Cabinet of Curiosities by Stefan Bachmann