The Best American 12: A Collection of Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction
By Meg Wolitzer and Heidi Pitlor
October 3, 2017
The Best American 12 is an annual collection of the best short stories and essays published in American literary magazines. The series was founded in 1996 by John Updike and has since been edited by a variety of distinguished authors, including Annie Proulx, Lorrie Moore, and Tobias Wolff.
The 2017 edition of The Best American 12 was edited by Meg Wolitzer and Heidi Pitlor. Wolitzer is the author of ten novels, including "The Interestings" and "The Female Persuasion." Pitlor is the author of two novels, including "The Facts of Life" and "The Daylight Marriage."
The 2017 edition of The Best American 12 features a diverse range of stories and essays from both established and emerging writers. The collection includes work by Junot DÃaz, Alice Munro, George Saunders, and Zadie Smith.
The Best American 12 is a must-read for anyone who loves short fiction and essays. The collection offers a snapshot of the best writing being produced in America today.
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As it does each year Amazon has officially unveiled its Best Books of 2017 list. This year's list features a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles from a wide range of authors.
One of the most notable titles on the list is "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. The book tells the story of the 1920s investigation into the murders of several wealthy Osage Indians in Oklahoma.
Another highly anticipated title on the list is "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. The book tells the story of a young slave who escapes to freedom via a secret network of routes and safe houses.
The full list of Amazon's Best Books of 2017 is available on the Amazon website.
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