Buttered Side Down by Edna Ferber is a delightful collection of short stories that offer a humorous and insightful look into the lives of everyday people. Each story is filled with colorful characters and engaging plotlines that entertain and captivate the reader from beginning to end.

Ferber's writing is sharp and witty, creating a delightful narrative that keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages. Her ability to capture the essence of human emotions and relationships is truly remarkable, as she expertly weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption in each story.

What sets Buttered Side Down apart from other short story collections is Ferber's keen observations of human nature and her skillful storytelling. Each story is unique and memorable in its own right, offering a glimpse into the lives of characters struggling with life's challenges and triumphs.

Overall, Buttered Side Down is a charming and engaging read that will leave readers both entertained and touched by the end. Ferber's wit and wisdom shine through in each story, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature.

Book Description:
"And so," the story writers used to say, "they lived happily ever after."

Um-m-m—maybe. After the glamour had worn off, and the glass slippers were worn out, did the Prince never find Cinderella's manner redolent of the kitchen hearth; and was it never necessary that he remind her to be more careful of her finger-nails and grammar? After Puss in Boots had won wealth and a wife for his young master did not that gentleman often fume with chagrin because the neighbors, perhaps, refused to call on the lady of the former poor miller's son?

It is a great risk to take with one's book-children. These stories make no such promises. They stop just short of the phrase of the old story writers, and end truthfully, thus: And so they lived. E. F.