"Reality by Other Means: The Best Short Fiction of James Morrow" includes previously published short stories and novellas, dating between 1988 and 2014. Morrow is best known as a satirist, with particular attention paid to religious absurdities, and this collection showcases his abilities nicely. I especially enjoyed “Bigfoot and the Bodhisattva,” in which a yeti near Mount Everest travels to learn from the Dalai Lama; “Known But to God and Wilbur Hines,” a poignant take on the Tomb of the Unknown; “Martyrs of the Upshot Knothole,” which features an aging John Wayne; and “The Raft of the Titanic,” in which survivors of the 1912 disaster find a way forward into the rest of their lives. Of course other readers will like other stories, but with 17 stories to choose from, there’s a great deal to enjoy! Religious fanatics will froth at the mouth, but other readers will be well served to search out this lovely volume; recommended! ( )