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Overview: The prestigious annual story anthology includes prize-winning stories by Jamil Jan Kochai, David Ryan, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Lisa Taddeo, Ling Ma, Catherine Lacey, and Cristina Rivera Garza.“[A] standout collection . . . . Dazzling performances from some of today’s most exciting writers. . . . This is one of the best fiction anthologies in years.” — Publishers Weekly starred reviewC ontinuing a century-long tradition of cutting-edge literary excellence, this year's edition contains twenty prizewinning stories chosen from the thousands published in magazines over the previous year. Guest editor Lauren Groff has brought her own refreshing perspective to the prize, selecting stories by an engaging mix of celebrated names and emerging voices and including several stories in translation. The winning stories are accompanied by an introduction by Groff, observations from the winning writers on what inspired them, and an extensive resource list of magazines that publish short fiction. AN ANCHOR BOOKS ORIGINAL.THE WINNING “Office Hours,” by Ling Ma“Man Mountain,” by Catherine Lacey“Me, Rory and Aurora,” by Jonas Eika ,translated from the Danish by Sherilyn Nicolette Hellberg“The Complete,” by Gabriel Smith“The Haunting of Hajji Hotak," by Jamil Jan Kochai“Wisconsin,” by Lisa Taddeo“Ira & the Whale,” by Rachel B. Glaser“The Commander’s Teeth,” by Naomi Shuyama-Gómez“The Mad People of Paris,” Rodrigo Blanco Calderón ,translated from the Spanish by Thomas Bunstead“Snake & Submarine,” by Shelby Kinney-Lang“The Mother,” by Jacob M’hango“The Hollow,” by ’Pemi Aguda“Dream Man,” by Cristina Rivera Garza ,translated from the Spanish by Francisca González-Arias“The Locksmith,” by Grey Wolfe LaJoie“After Hours at the Acacia Park Pool,” by Kirstin Valdez Quade“Happy Is a Doing Word,” by Arinze Ifeakandu“Elision,” by David Ryan“Xífù,” by K-Ming Chang“Temporary Housing,” by Kathleen Alcott“The Blackhills,” by Eamon McGuinness

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A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Stephanie Clark
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Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Elizabeth Johnson
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Ashley Walker
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A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Barbara Adams
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Emily Jones
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Edward Wilson
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Cynthia White
Cynthia White July 11, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Andrew Mitchell
Andrew Mitchell December 08, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Michael Martinez
Michael Martinez June 13, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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