by Heidi Pitlor
First published 2023
Min Jin Lee, the celebrated novelist behind Pachinko, joins series editor Heidi Pitlor to present twenty exceptional short stories from 2022. Lee sifted through thousands of submissions to identify the finest examples of short fiction published that year. This annual collection showcases diverse voices and styles, featuring stories that capture the full range of human experience through precise prose and compelling narratives. Each piece demonstrates the power of the short story form to illuminate complex emotions and situations within a compressed space. The selected works represent the peak achievement in contemporary American short fiction, offering readers a comprehensive survey of the year's most accomplished storytelling. Lee's discerning editorial eye, informed by her experience as a National Book Award finalist, ensures that each story meets the highest literary standards while remaining accessible and engaging.
Genres: fiction, anthologies, american-fiction, american, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices
Setting: America
Period: 2022
331 pages · Kindle Edition · Mariner Books