Mushroom Minutiae is a book owned by Fiona. Its exact author is unknown, but appears to have been written by V.F.D. It was published when Anwhistle Aquatics was still operating. The book was taken by Fiona when she left the Queequeg and joined the Carmelita. Later on, the book was used by Kit Snicket for her Vaporetto of Favorite Detritus.