by Dave Eggers
First published 2005
This anthology draws from the early years of McSweeney's literary magazine, collecting fiction that appeared in its first ten issues. Dave Eggers assembled work from writers including Jonathan Ames, Judy Budnitz, Glen David Gold, Jonathan Lethem, and A.M. Homes. The collection represents the experimental spirit that made McSweeney's a significant force in contemporary literature. These stories showcase the magazine's commitment to unexpected narrative approaches and innovative storytelling techniques. Writers explore diverse themes and styles, demonstrating the range that characterized McSweeney's early publishing vision. The anthology serves as both a retrospective of the magazine's formative period and a showcase for emerging literary voices who helped establish its reputation for publishing bold, unconventional fiction.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, literary-fiction, anthologies, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: innovative-storytelling, unconventional-narrative
Setting: McSweeney's
Period: Early 2000s
384 pages · Hardcover · Hamish hamilton