Heidi Pitler

"... a striking and nuanced collection, bringing to life awkward college students, disgraced public figures, raunchy grandparents, and mystical godmothers. To read these stories is to experience the transporting joys of discovery and affirmation, and to realize that story writing in America continues to flourish."--Provided by publisher. Presents a selection of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.