The Best American Short Stories 2026
Narrated by Ron Butler , Sean Patrick Hopkins , Allyson Ryan , Dan Bittner , Mark Bramhall , Victoria Villarreal , Lindsey Dorcus , Shawn K. Jain , Jane Oppenheimer , Elyse Dinh , Viet Thanh Nguyen , Nicole A. Lamy
- Released
- Releases October 20, 2026
- Length
- 12 hrs
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Mariner Books
In this year's volume of The Best American Short Stories 2026, guest editor Viet Thanh Nguyen presents a collection centered around the themes of love, desire, and connection. The stories explore the emotional journeys of diverse characters, from a teenage romance marked by inevitable farewells to a grandmother repairing past wounds through her granddaughter. With contributions from acclaimed authors like Aimee Bender, Nathan Englander, and Louise Erdrich, this anthology invites readers to engage with the poignant and relatable yearnings of its characters.
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