Recommended for: Fans of literary fantasy, myth-inspired fiction, or modern fairy tales; readers seeking something unconventional yet deeply human; and anyone who enjoys curling up with a story that’s equal parts charming and thought-provoking. In It’s All Good Until It’s Bad: Unusual Stories for the Bathtub, J. P. San invites readers into a collection of tales that defy easy categorization. Blending myth, folklore, and modern sensibilities, San’s narratives explore the fine line between the whimsical and the unsettling. Whether following the eccentric and immortal Professor McGiver McGrumps in “Open House at McGivers,” witnessing the rise and fall of a kingdom in “Buswali and Verona,” or experiencing the quiet courage of young Julia and Victoria in their perilous encounters with storms, spirits, and human cruelty, each story offers both adventure and depth. San’s prose is vivid and cinematic, often laced with humor, suspense, and a touch of surrealism. His characters are as unpredictable as the worlds they inhabit—sometimes fierce, sometimes vulnerable, but always unforgettable. These are stories designed to stir the imagination, evoke empathy, and leave readers reflecting long after the final page is turned.