The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances: A Novel

Glenn Dixon
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The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances: A Novel

Glenn Dixon
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  • Published date: Apr 07, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 272
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
  • ISBN: 9781443475464
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 0.68" L x 8.5" H

"Weird, wonderful . . . I loved this." —Matt Haig, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library

The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances is an extraordinary work. Fresh, original and with an intelligent, thoughtful undertone reminiscent of Black Mirror, it’s a modern ‘fairytale’ that's deceptively cozy and simple. It will touch your heart and mind in ways you will not see coming and leave you with plenty to think about. This is Animal Farm for the 21st century.” —Janice Hallett, international bestselling author of The Killer Question

“I fell in love with this book. It is timely, heartfelt and completely unexpected in the best possible way. Glenn Dixon masterfully brings his characters to life, including, yes, kitchen appliances. Who knew I could fall in love with a protagonist who happens to be a Roomba?" —Susin Nielsen, author of Snap

"The plot is tender and suspenseful as Scout begins to grasp love, grief, and resistance. Readers who enjoy stories that mix an intimate domestic setting with big questions about AI and control will find this both moving and surprisingly hopeful." —Booklist

"'Futuristic Roomba' must rank high on the list of most unlikely protagonists, but Dixon's characters are calculated to delight without ever tipping the narrative into feeling cynical...This heartfelt fable for the digitally automated age is smart in more than one sense of the word." —Shelf Awareness

"Quaint, wistful, and profound, Dixon’s novel pits scrappy innocence against a pitiless, totalitarian future. This is a deeply satisfying read at exactly the right time." —Sierra Greer, award-winning author of Annie Bot

"The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances is not just one of the all-time greatest book titles, but it’s also a fantastic book. One that makes us think, feel, and appreciate the ways in which we humans, our technologies, and our love of literature intersect." —Evan Friss, New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop

"Like The Brave Little Toaster mixed with a Black Mirror episode, Glenn Dixon’s new novel weaves together tenderness and incisive critique of our tech present and future to create a thrilling and compassionate story you won’t soon forget." —Chicago Review of Books

"Dixon spins an enchanting speculative story...Readers will be endeared by this inspired domestic drama." —Publishers Weekly

"An incredibly timely and charming novel." —Library Journal

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