Literary Fiction
The best American short stories 2007
2007·448 pages
An anthology of twenty diverse American short stories from 2007, selected by Stephen King, exploring themes of wisdom and compassion.
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An anthology of twenty diverse American short stories from 2007, selected by Stephen King, exploring themes of wisdom and compassion.
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Pa's darling / Louis Auchincloss
Toga party / John Barth
Solid wood / Ann Beattie
Balto / T.C. Boyle
Riding the doghouse / Randy DeVita
My brother Eli / Joseph Epstein
Where will you go when your skin cannot contain you? / William Gay
Eleanor's music / Mary Gordon
L. DeBard and Aliette, a love story / Lauren Groff
Wake / Beverly Jensen
Wait / Roy Kesey
Findings & impressions / Stellar Kim
Allegiance / Aryn Kyle
Boy in Zaquitos / Bruce McAllister
Dimension / Alice Munr...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual themes; some stories include implied or brief romantic encounters. Minor implied sexual coercion or threat in select narratives; not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in select stories; occasional graphic imagery or conflict.
Profanity
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Minor profanity; infrequent use of strong language in some stories.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drugs in a few stories; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence; some stories feature LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.
Religious content
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Minor religious references in select stories; not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor social or cultural commentary in some stories; not pervasive.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of emotional distress or ideation in a few stories.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of emotional or domestic suffering in some stories. Minor implied sexual coercion or threat in select narratives; not explicit.
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