WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD, THE STORY PRIZE, AND A REESE BOOK CLUB SELECTION

From the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of Breath, Eyes, Memory, Everything Inside is a collection of vividly imagined stories about community, family, and love. Set in locales from Miami and Port-au-Prince to a small unnamed country in the Caribbean, and beyond, this is the indelible work of a keen observer of the human heart–a master at her best.

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Reviews

“A beautiful book.”—Aminatta Forna, The New York Times Book Review

“Haunting, profound.”—Alexia Arthurs, O, the Oprah Magazine

“Immensely rewarding, clear-eyed, gorgeous. . . a stunning collection that features some of the best writing of Danticat's brilliant career.” —Michael Schaub, NPR

“Powerful, finely crafted.” —Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times

“With an unfaltering voice and evocative beauty, Danticat shows the uncelebrated resilience it takes to move toward something that, if not quite happiness, still burns brighter than sorrow.” —Renée Graham, The Boston Globe

“Danticat's voice has woven its way into our consciousness, with unforgettable tales of families and lovers—from Haiti to Miami, Brooklyn, and beyond—often struggling with grief, loss, and missed connections.” —Anderson Tepper, Vanity Fair

“Heart-rending. . . a collection that highlights the acclaimed storyteller at her best.” —Lydia Wang, Bust Magazine

"Surprising, astute, memorable and vibrant stories from [an] incomparable author." —Karla Strand, Ms. Magazine

“Soulful, lush . . .Edwidge Danticat has been laying waste to readers’ hearts with her gorgeous prose for 25 years—with Everything Inside, she has only deepened her art.” —Jenny Shank, Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Vibrant and hauntingly human.” —Meredith Boe, Chicago Review of Books

“Simply breathtaking—heart-rending, exquisite.” —Steve Whitton, The Anniston Star

“A book about love in its many forms, and its costs . . . The stories reveal the possibilities—and dangers—of relationships, where one life brushes up against another.” —Abby Manzella, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Everything Inside is [a] hallmark of Danticat’s mastery of prose—of the way she coaxes beauty from pain.” —Joanie Conwell, Los Angeles Review of Books

“A masterful collection beautifully wrought and elegantly told.” —Yvonne C. Garrett, The Brooklyn Rail

“Poignant, emotionally driven stories by the masterful Danticat, set everywhere from Miami to an unnamed Caribbean island.” —Alexis Jones, Marie Claire

“Astounding . . . written with the kind of emotional precision that leaves you gasping.” —Arianna Rebolini, BuzzFeed

“Top-notch storytelling.” —Emily Temple, Lit Hub

“Powerful and poignant, heartbreaking and hopeful . . . Everything Inside mines the emotional and psychological landscapes of Haitian immigrants through rich narratives that explore the nature of family, identity and home.” —Julie Hale, BookPage

“Rich, vibrant. Haiti is the emotional core of this collection, though the characters roam the world.” —Joumana Khatib, The New York Times “11 New Books to Watch For in August”

“Vigorous, compelling . . . Everything Inside provides a storyteller’s insight to how migration to and from the Caribbean affected people’s lives, personalities, and relationships.” —Jianan Qian, The Millions

“(A) vivid collection of powerful short stories that weave together tales of tenacity, family and unexpected love.” —Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence Magazine

“Danticat is a master . . . In these narratives of unexpected romance, personal tragedy, and family complications, her compassionate sensitivity to the ties that bind us shines through.” —Adrienne Westenfeld, Esquire

“Vast, moving, and intimate . . . Everything Inside explores all at once the full scope of human experience.” —Kevin Chau, Lit Hub

“Moving, striking—[written] with powerful grace. A remarkable tenderness is the collection’s most persistent theme.” —Gabrielle Bellot, Publishers Weekly

“Outstanding; deeply memorable . . . funny, charming, touching.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred, Review

“Extraordinary: spare, evocative, moving. Danticat tackles the complexities of diaspora with lyrical grace.” —Kirkus, Starred Review

“Haunting . . . Danticat once again urges readers out of comfort zones to bear witness to urgent topics—and alchemizes sorrows and tragedies into opportunities for enlightenment.” —Terry Hong, Booklist, Starred Review