Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spraying Under the Bed for Wolves | 1985 | Anne George | Buy |
| 2 | Some of It is True | 1993 | Anne George | Buy |
| 3 | The Map That Lies Between Us | 2000 | Anne George | Buy |
Anne George published three short story collections over a fifteen-year period, from Spraying Under the Bed for Wolves in 1985 to The Map That Lies Between Us in 2000. Each collection stands on its own, so they can be read in any order, though following them chronologically gives a sense of how her short fiction developed over time.
The titles are distinctive and literary. Spraying Under the Bed for Wolves has a domestic, almost fairy-tale quality, while Some of It is True (1993) plays with the line between fact and fiction. The Map That Lies Between Us suggests stories concerned with distance and connection. All three point toward writing that is thoughtful and a little offbeat.
These collections appeared roughly every seven or eight years apart, which means George took her time between them. For readers who know her primarily through her novels, these short story volumes offer a different view of her interests and voice.