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Children Playing Before a Statue of HerculesA must have for the fans of the #1 bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff. David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he reads stories aloud to the point he has them memorized. Sometimes he fantasizes that he wrote them. Sometimes, when they're his very favorite stories, he'll fantasize about reading them in front of an audience
A must-have for the fans of the #1 bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff. David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he reads stories aloud to the point he has them memorized. Sometimes he fantasizes that he wrote them. Sometimes, when they're his very favorite stories, he'll fantasize about reading them in front of an audience and taking credit for them. The audience in these fantasies always loves him and gives him the respect he deserves. David Sedaris didn't write the stories in Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules . But he did read them. And he liked them enough to hand pick them for this collection of short fiction. Featuring such notable writers as Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro, Joyce Carol Oates, Jean Thompson, and Tobias Wolff, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules includes some of the most influential and talented short story writers, contemporary and classic. Perfect for fans who suffer from Sedaris fever, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules will tide them over and provide relief.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 04/04/2005
ISBN: 9780743273947
Pages: 344
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.54w x 0.86d
Review Citations: Ingram Advance 05/01/2005 pg. 34
People Weekly 05/02/2005 pg. 47
Booklist 05/01/2005 pg. 1568
Entertainment Weekly 05/16/2008 pg. 17
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Well built
Color: Rustic Brown
Very nice shelving. We remodeled our bathroom and they fit perfect behind toilet
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★★★★★ 3
Damaged Product
Color: White
Item has some parts of the board being damaged. The quality of the wood is not good.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for the bathroom
Color: Dark Brown, Size: 15.7 inch, Color: Dark Brown, Size: 15.7 inch
I recently installed the these floating shelves with Wire Storage Basket, and I'm genuinely impressed with their blend of style and practicality. The shelves were easy to mount, and the included hardware felt sturdy, ensuring they're securely in place. Right off the bat, I noticed the quality of the materials; the wood has a nice finish, and the wire basket is well-constructed, promising durability.
Functionality is where these shelves truly shine. The wire basket is perfect for storing smaller items, keeping them organized and within easy reach, while the shelf space is great for displaying decorative pieces. They've helped me declutter my space and add a touch of rustic charm at the same time.
Aesthetically, these shelves look great in my bathroom. Overall, these floating shelves have exceeded my expectations, offering a stylish and functional storage solution that's built to last.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Looks great and holds firm.
Color: Dark Brown, Size: 15.7 inch
Looks great in my bathroom. Great functionality and good quality shelving and frame. I wouldn't stack an Encyclopedia Britanica on it, but it will solidly hold bathroom items with no problem. I added a couple of motion-activated rechargeable light on each side of this unit and it really looks great while serving a very practical purpose.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Looks great
Color: Dark Brown, Size: 15.7 inch, Color: Dark Brown, Size: 15.7 inch
Ive had this shelf for 2 months now and love it! It looks grwat, was easy to put together and pretty sturdy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026