STORIES FROM THE EDGE of the Sea (2025), Andrew Lam’s newest collection of short stories, assembles the raw experiences of the Vietnamese diaspora into a beautiful confection. Experimental at times but also conversational, this sumptuous collection reflects the power of love—whether romantic, unrequited, or heartbreaking—in the face of war and other tragedies. With Stories from the Edge of the Sea, the PEN award winner has cooked up 14 delicious pieces to stir the depths of readers’ hearts, concocting the secret ingredients we all need to find peace as well as survive with dignity in an increasingly violent and volatile world.