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Still stuck figuring out what to buy your father for Father's Day? I have an idea that's kind of crazy, but crazy enough to work... 

Papercuts just initiated a weekly series where writers list their favorite songs, beginning with short story wizard, George Saunders. While I don't think listening to Saunders' favorite music will help you write a perfect Saunders story (here's an example); I think writers can always use more music.

For me, writing and storytelling are always connected--my best ideas come while walking with my iPod and I play quiet music while writing.

Here's my idea: Why not make a playlist out of Saunders' father-friendly choices? Buy a copy of CivilWarLand in Bad Decline and wrap it up with the CD, it's the perfect combination of sentimental music and uncanny prose to please the writer in your life.

You can thank me later for this Perfect Father's Day Gift. Here's a taste:

"Love and Happiness, Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler. Do not listen to this song if your daughter has just left for her first year of college and you are driving alone across Texas, or you may have to pull off the road, due to sobbing."