By Karan Mahajan ,  Illustration by Paul Blow

By Souvankham Thammavongsa ,  Illustration by Paul Blow

By Etgar Keret ,  Translation by Jessica Cohen ,  Illustration by Paul Blow

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By VQR Staff

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By Susan Minot ,  Illustration by Michelle Thompson

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