Heidi Pitlor ist vor allem als Herausgeberin der Reihe The Best American Short Stories bekannt, eine Position, die sie seit 2007 innehat. Sie ist die Autorin des Romans The Birthdays, und ihr zweiter Roman, The Daylight Marriage, erscheint demnächst. Durch ihre redaktionelle Arbeit und ihre eigenen fiktionalen Werke trägt Pitlor zur Landschaft des zeitgenössischen amerikanischen Erzählens bei.
Celebrated author Lauren Groff curates a collection of the year's finest short stories, showcasing a diverse array of voices and styles. This anthology highlights exceptional narratives that reflect contemporary themes and powerful storytelling. With selections that resonate with readers, the compilation serves as a testament to the art of short fiction, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of the genre.
Die Ghostwriterin Allie bringt sich und ihren Sohn Cass gerade so durch. Von ihrem Idealismus in Bezug auf Mutterschaft und feministische Erziehung musste sie sich längst verabschieden, zu Gunsten der pragmatischen Frage, wo eigentlich die Miete für den nächsten Monat herkommen soll. Doch dann ergattert sie einen hochkarätigen Auftrag: Sie soll ein Buch für die bekannte Aktivistin Lana schreiben. Die ist ebenfalls Mutter, kennt jedoch keine wirtschaftlichen Nöte und hat zudem Ambitionen auf ein politisches Amt. Die Zusammenarbeit der beiden ungleichen Frauen birgt ungeahnten Zündstoff ...
New York Times best-selling author Curtis Sittenfeld selects the twenty best short stories of the year.
A page-turning exploration of unexpressed love and unnecessary loss. Riveting and heartbreaking. Geraldine BrooksHannah was the kind of woman who turned heads
Collects forty short stories published between 1915 and 2015, from writers that include Ernest Hemingway, John Updike, and Alice Munro that exemplify their era and stand the test of time --
Presents twenty of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.
The Best American Series® First, Best, and Best-Selling The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected — and most popular — of its kind. The Best American Short Stories 2011 includes Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Megan Mayhew Bergman, Jennifer Egan, Nathan Englander, Allegra Goodman, Ehud Havazelet, Rebecca Makkai, Steven Millhauser, George Saunders, Mark Slouka, and others
Ein Familienwochenende nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung und beleuchtet die Zerbrechlichkeit und Stärke des Familienlebens. Ein vielschichtiger Roman, der an die Alltagsdramen von Ann Tyler erinnert und die Leser dazu anregt, Schwächen zu verzeihen. Ideal für entspannte Lesestunden im Familienkreis.
This year's edition of the well-known anthology engages with contemporary issues rather than adhering strictly to academic formalism. Series editor Pitlor notes that each of the twenty stories is "risky in its own way," showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of crises. Among the diverse entries, two stories inspired by Hurricane Katrina stand out for their contrasting approaches. "Rubiaux Rising," the shortest at eight pages, delivers a powerful narrative about an Iraq veteran detoxing from painkillers in an attic during the storm. This compelling piece is the author's first submission, highlighting the anthology's value in uncovering new talent. In contrast, Adam Johnson's "Hurricanes Anonymous," the longest story at 40 pages, explores the emotional aftermath of two Louisiana storms, weaving intricate connections and losses. Other tales delve into themes of war and foreign affairs, featuring both emerging voices like Zambia-born Namwali Serpell and familiar authors such as Jill McCorkle, Richard Powers, and Annie Proulx. The collection includes multiple selections from esteemed publications like the New Yorker and Tin House. As always, readers are likely to discover new favorites within these pages. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
This brilliant collection, edited by the award-winning and perennially provocative Salman Rushdie, boasts a “magnificent array” (Library Journal) of voices both new and recognized.With Rushdie at the helm, the 2008 edition “reflects the variety of substance and style and the consistent quality that readers have come to expect” (Publishers Weekly).“We all live in and with and by stories, every day, whoever and wherever we are. The freedom to tell each other the stories of ourselves, to retell the stories of our culture and beliefs, is profoundly connected to the larger subject of freedom itself.”—Salman Rushdie, editorIntroduction / by Salman Rushdie --Admiral / T.C. Boyle --The year of silence / Kevin Brockmeier --Galatea / Karen Brown --Man and wife / Katie Chase --Virgins / Danielle Evans --Closely held / Allegra Goodman --May we be forgiven / A.M. Homes --From the desk of Daniel Varsky / Nicole Krauss --The king of sentences / Jonathan Lethem --The worst you ever feel / Rebecca Makkai --The wizard of West Orange / Steven Millhauser --Nawabdin Electrician / Daniyal Mueenuddin --Child's play / Alice Munro --Buying Lenin / Miroslav Penkov --Vampires in the lemon grove / Karen Russell --Puppy / George Saunders --Quality of life / Christine Sneed --Missionaries / Bradford Tice --Straightaway / Mark Wisniewski --Bible / Tobias Wolff