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Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 2 4 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Nov 26 09:26:27 -0800 2007 Mon Nov 26 09:31:55 -0800 2007 more...]]> 9315353 595788 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 4 3 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Nov 19 12:26:48 -0800 2007 Thu Mar 06 23:01:28 -0800 2008 more...]]> 8557377 258790 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 1 2 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Nov 02 06:29:51 -0700 2007 Fri Nov 30 11:20:00 -0800 2007
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Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 1 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 12 13:34:44 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 29 22:43:36 -0700 2008
However, round about page 85,...more...]]> 19653379 120030 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 2 1 false Wed Apr 23 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 07 11:36:57 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 23 17:45:20 -0700 2008 more...]]> 21481961 538931 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 0 1 false Fri May 02 15:35:34 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 09 06:41:10 -0700 2008
It's been a long time since I read a collection of short stories, so I'm not sure what I was expecting. With that said, I'm finding the stories very "academic" - meaning, I keep waiting for my 10...more...]]> 9924438 76053 745494 0618713476 9780618713479 29 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984m/745494.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984s/745494.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/745494.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.62 77 2007 4 1 false Wed Jan 30 11:33:48 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 04 07:56:48 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 04 07:59:23 -0800 2007 more...]]> 76772691 2911485 745494 0618713476 9780618713479 29 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984m/745494.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984s/745494.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/745494.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805 2007 4 0 false Wed Nov 04 20:40:31 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 06 21:07:48 -0800 2009 more...]]> 65493943 1742984 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 0 false Mon Aug 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 29 21:21:16 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 14:42:01 -0700 2009
August 3

I've finished the volume and can say that it was a more wintry sele...more...]]> 43366793 40133 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 0 false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 17 11:38:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 19:44:42 -0800 2009 more...]]> 23193866 955365 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 4 1 false Sun Jun 15 09:51:03 -0700 2008 Wed May 28 22:09:54 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 15 09:51:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 42563804 1891035 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 4 0 false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 10 08:50:05 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 07 12:28:42 -0800 2009 more...]]> 45595328 1023001 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 5 1 false Fri Feb 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 06 16:00:47 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 06 16:07:33 -0800 2009 "Balto" by T.C. Boyle,
"Where Will You Go When Your Skin Cannot Contain You" by William Gay, "Wake" by Beverly Jensen (I especially loved that one),
"Findings and Impressions" by Stellar Kim,
...more...]]> 51226242 1974929 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 4 0 false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 01 21:28:37 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 21:33:59 -0700 2009 more...]]> 10499491 686871 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 5 1 false Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Dec 16 07:36:32 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 16 07:39:32 -0800 2007 41532051 1842983 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 2 0 false Thu Jan 01 16:19:30 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 01 16:48:34 -0800 2009 more...]]> 35638610 90683 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 0 false Sun Dec 21 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sat Oct 18 12:46:21 -0700 2008 Sat Jan 17 13:16:10 -0800 2009 Three stars for the best stories... not for the average quality of the book as a whole!

At first, I thought I'd figured out what a Best American edited by Stephen King was going to look like: straightforward told tales, with a point of drama or literary shock that would catch your attenti...more...]]> 30285765 1381942 745494 0618713476 9780618713479 29 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984m/745494.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177957984s/745494.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/745494.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805 2007 2 0 false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 15 22:10:47 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 31 15:25:18 -0700 2008 more...]]> 24001182 1135303 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Jun 08 13:30:53 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 08 13:57:08 -0700 2008
I actually had to read this book for class, and desp...more...]]> 21427853 87898 1278221 0618713484 9780618713486 176 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060m/1278221.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182453060s/1278221.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278221.The_Best_American_Short_Stories_2007 3.57 805
Wonderfully eclectic, The Best American Short Stories 2007 collects stories by writers of undeniable talent, both newcomers and favorites. These stories examine the turning points in life when we, as children or parents, lovers or friends or colleagues, must break certain rules in order to remain true to ourselves. In T. C. Boyle’s heartbreaking “Balto,” a thirteen-year-old girl provides devastating courtroom testimony in her father’s trial. Aryn Kyle’s charming story “Allegiance” shows a young girl caught between her despairing British mother and motherly American father. In “The Bris,” Eileen Pollack brilliantly writes of a son struggling to fulfill his filial obligations, even when they require a breach of morality and religion. Kate Walbert’s stunning “Do Something” portrays one mother’s impassioned and revolutionary refusal to accept her son’s death. And in Richard Russo’s graceful “Horseman,” an English professor comes to understand that plagiarism reveals more about a student than original work can.

New series editor Heidi Pitlor writes, “[Stephen King’s] dedication, unflagging hard work, and enthusiasm for excellent writing shone through on nearly a daily basis this past year . . . We agreed, disagreed, and in the end very much concurred on the merit of the twenty stories chosen.” The result is a vibrant assortment of stories and voices brimming with attitude, deep wisdom, and rare compassion.</div>]]> 2007 3 0 false Thu May 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu May 01 18:11:43 -0700 2008 Thu May 29 17:35:01 -0700 2008 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=745494