The Last Man Anthology takes inspiration from Mary Shelley's novel, The Last Man, and showcases short stories and poems that build on the theme of finality-of being last. From experiencing the last snowmelt to taking part of the last day on Earth, The Last Man Anthology propels catastrophic literature into the twenty-first century while staying true to Shelley's timeless themes of chaos and isolation. How would it feel to know you were experiencing your last day on Earth? What would the end of the world look like to the Greek gods, the last bookstore owner, or the last philosopher? The story...

The Wayfarers All issue of American Athenaeum takes readers through a variety of literary contributions asking the questions: where have you traveled and where will you journey next? The title refers to a chapter in the beloved children's book, "A Wind in the Willow" by Kenneth Grahame, where Ratty is tempted to travel far and wide, despite his love of home. As our literary journal publishes "voices," set up like a museum-a museum of words-you'll encounter orators from the past, right alongside contemporary ones, including: a blind photographer; a Goth girl; a father coping with Asperger's; a...