The Family Affair

'The Sleepers Almanac' is an annual collection of short stories, illustrations and cartoons, with a dash of poetry and some mad lists to boot. The idea behind the Almanac is to showcase new and emerging writers alongside established authors. In this third installment, subtitled The Family Affair, UK author Jon Ronson is joined by Kate Holden, Tony Birch, Shalini Akhil, and Hunters & Collectors front man, Mark Seymour. Right up beside them are 35 other, lesser-known but in no way lesser authors on the verge.

You'll learn why there's a shortage of Santas, how Finnegan's Wake would sound if it were written now, what happens if you get to phone your past self and prevent your future self from making that grave mistake, not to mention the plastic surgeon who changes his mother's life forever – in more ways than one. Coupled with the now-legendary literary events also run by Sleepers – the Sleepers Salons – 'The Sleepers Almanac' has made a name for itself for taking risks, showcasing quality up-and-coming talent, and looking damn fine. It's like a mixed bag of lollies – you stick your hand in and something delicious is bound to turn up!