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The Best American Short Stories 2014: The Annual Literary Anthology Selected by Jennifer Egan

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The Best American Short Stories 2014: The Annual Literary Anthology Selected by Jennifer Egan

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The best-selling and award-winning Jennifer Egan guest edits this year's The Best American Short Stories, the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction.

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Released January 1, 2014
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Jennifer Egan is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Jennifer Egan enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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