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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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Laura Davis March 19, 2025
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Ryan Adams
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Jacob  Parker
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
George Brown
George Brown September 03, 2025
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Nancy Anderson
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ashley Martin
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Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Mark Wright
Mark Wright November 02, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Thomas  Davis
Thomas Davis January 02, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
Barbara Nelson
Barbara Nelson July 15, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor May 11, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Daniel Hall
Daniel Hall June 30, 2024
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
David Jackson
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Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Donna Jones
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A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Karen Mitchell
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Paul Young
Paul Young October 30, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Rebecca Nelson
Rebecca Nelson January 28, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Robert Gonzalez
Robert Gonzalez October 25, 2025
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
John Rodriguez
John Rodriguez September 18, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Linda Hill
Linda Hill March 30, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
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