All The Anxious Girls On Earth:

“Zsuzsi Gartner is a brilliant, ball-busting, mind-expanding writer, the kind who sneaks up on you with her darkness, her wit, her imagination, her humour, her political savvy.” —The Globe and Mail“[Gartner’s] undeniably original voice charges her stories with irresistible verve.” —Publishers Weekly“Zsuzsi Gartner’s collection is better than great. The language dances on the pages.” —Calgary Herald“Gartner writes smart, delicious fiction…. Consider it double espresso for the soul.” —Vancouver Courier“[Gartner] uses her sharp wit to deft advantage in portraying a parade of clever, observant, sardonic female protagonists.” —Kirkus Reviews“A combination of wicked humour, wild imagination, mordant satire, close observations, and tight, tight control.” —Georgia Straight“Gartner wears the short story like spandex on a bicycle courier.” —Quill and Quire (starred review)“All the Anxious Girls On Earth is madly engaging and utterly accomplished. Like Lorrie Moore or Mary Flanagan, Gartner skillfully renders her anxious girls with both sadness and joy. Equal parts malevolent wit and great tenderness, these stories are original and reckless, and, like chocolate grasshoppers, are best swallowed whole.” —Lynn Crosbie