In 'Loitering: New and Collected Essays,' Charles D'Ambrosio takes readers on a profound and varied journey through the depths of human experience. With exacting wit and emotional generosity, D'Ambrosio assembles a tapestry of narratives ranging from Native American whaling expeditions to the haunted landscapes of a Pentecostal 'hell house.' The collection includes a treasure of eleven original essays from his cult classic 'Orphans,' alongside newly revealed work. Delicate yet unapologetically bold, each essay showcases D'Ambrosio's unique perspective on subjects as diverse as Mary Kay Letourneau's scandalous life, J.D. Salinger's reclusive writings, and the complex dynamics within his own family. 'Loitering' is a testament to one of the living greats of essay writing, where every piece remains distinctly D'Ambrosio—a blend of the humorous and the harrowing.