The Best American Short Stories 2025

The Best American Short Stories 2025A collection of the years best short stories, selected by celebrated bestselling author Celeste Ng, author of Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere, and series editor Nicole Lamy. The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the countrys finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the most respectedand most popularof its kind. Celeste NgPuschcart Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling

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brilliantly crafted

David Lynchian imagery

she allows her cousin to plan for her escape—but as the departure day approaches

and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes

René suffers extraordinary hardship

“[A] sparkling

He believes it is there that they will find Emilie’s sister

#1 New York Times bestselling author of EVERY SUMMER AFTER

fun fantasy setting but it was Hart and Mercy that kept me reading

atmospheric tale of intertwined destinies from a masterful storyteller

Ron is dealing with family troubles