From wikipedia the free encyclopedia the familiar volume 1 one rainy day in may is an american novel by writer mark z danielewski released on may 12 2015 it is the first of a planned 27 volume story entitled the familiar as well as the first book of season 1 which includes the familiar volumes 1 5. The familiar volume 1 one rainy day in may paperback may 12 2015 by mark z danielewski author 42 out of 5 stars 124 ratings book 1 of 5 in the familiar series. Title the familiar volume 1 one rainy day in may format paperback product dimensions 880 pages 923 x 634 x 184 in shipping dimensions 880 pages 923 x 634 x 184 in published may 12 2015 publisher knopf doubleday publishing group language english the following isbns are associated with this title isbn 10 0375714944 isbn 13 9780375714948 appropriate for ages all ages . Buy the kobo ebook book the familiar volume 1 one rainy day in may by mark z danielewski at indigoca canadas largest bookstore free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. My enjoyment of one rainy day in may and better understanding has also been vastly assisted by the excellent fandom wikia and by ian scuffling and his goodreads familiar group ive completed volume 1 the characters have been introduced the scene is set and with four follow up volumes published im ready for full on immersion in time for christmas 2017