If That's All There Is

About the book

"If That's All There Is," is a tale extracted from Mona Awad's first book, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. The narrator finds herself in a perplexing situation with her colleague, Archibald, but the story transcends beyond their relationship. It delves into the complexities of attraction, the sacrifices women often make, and the destructive urge to please. It explores how someone unexpected can briefly make us feel comfortable in our own skin, even as they contribute to our downfall." - Laura van den Berg, Author of Find Me

Mona Awad holds an MFA in fiction from Brown University and her writing has been featured in various journals including McSweeney's and The Walrus. She is currently working towards a PhD in creative writing and English literature at the University of Denver.

Laura van den Berg, who hails from Florida, completed her M.F.A. at Emerson College. Her collections of stories have garnered critical acclaim and awards, including being shortlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. Her debut novel, Find Me, was published by FSG in 2015.

Electric Literature, the publisher, is dedicated to showcasing the power of storytelling through digital platforms. Their weekly fiction magazine, Recommended Reading, features works from established authors, indie presses, and literary magazines, as well as original, previously unpublished fiction selected by the Electric Literature team.