'Can't and Won't' is a masterful anthology by Lydia Davis, a virtuoso of the short story form. In this collection, each narrative is a window into the poignancy and peculiarity of human life, encapsulating moments that shimmer with humor, irony, and a profound contemplation of language. From salamis inexplicably stolen to letters penned to a frozen pea manufacturer, Davis takes the mundane and crafts it into something whimsically profound. The result is a series of narratives that gleam with the extraordinary precision of a writer who has been recognized with the Man Booker International Prize, and praised for an inventiveness that defies genre.