20 Excellent American Short Stories: Her Short Stories That Focus on Her Wild American Self

By E. Fletcher

"To read those stories seemed to me the way I suppose some people feel hearing jazz for the first time," remembers Curtis Sittenfeld of her early contact with the Best American Short Stories series. They were portals to places I'd never been, feelings I'd never experienced, experiences I'd never had, and people I'd never met. Decades later, Sittenfeld was struck by the same feeling picking the pieces for this year's edition. Awkward college students, discredited prominent figures, bawdy grandparents, and mysterious godmothers are all brought to life in this beautiful and nuanced book. Reading these stories is like being whisked away on a magical carpet ride of discovery and affirmation, all while being reminded that the American short story is alive and well.

GRAND SLAM OF AMERICAN SHORTS 2023

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BZF8V5K3
• ISBN13: 9798389121898
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"