The Best American Short Stories 2022

Discover Breathtaking Short Stories in This Year’s Best Anthology

Written byAndrew Sean Greer

Narrated byReynaldo Piniella, Shawn K. Jain, Carolina Hoyos, Cherise Boothe, Cindy Kay

Length13h52m

Release dateNovember 1, 2022

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Anthologies

Languageenglish

★★★☆★ 3.4 (1,198 ratings)

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Author	Andrew Sean Greer
Narrator	Reynaldo Piniella, Shawn K. Jain, Carolina Hoyos, Cherise Boothe, Cindy Kay
Runtime	13h52m
Published	November 1, 2022
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.4 / 5 (1,198 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Anthologies, Essays, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, World Literature, United States, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Immerse yourself in a carefully curated selection of contemporary short stories that capture the essence of human experience with both wit and depth. Edited by Pulitzer Prize winner Andrew Sean Greer, this anthology features twenty exceptional tales from emerging and established writers. The diverse voices of Reynaldo Piniella, Shawn K. Jain, Carolina Hoyos, Cherise Boothe, and Cindy Kay bring these stories to life, ensuring each narrative is both engaging and resonant. Whether you’re a literature aficionado or simply love a good story, this audiobook offers a rich tapestry of human emotions and experiences.

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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

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The narration by Reynaldo Piniella, Shawn K. Jain, Carolina Hoyos, Cherise Boothe, and Cindy Kay elevates the reading experience, each voice perfectly matched to their respective stories. The pacing is well-considered, allowing for moments of quiet reflection alongside thrilling narrative arcs. Greer's selections showcase a range of styles—humorous, poignant, and everything in between—and the performances do justice to this diversity. However, some stories feel slightly underdeveloped, which can be frustrating if you're looking for more substantial narratives. Nonetheless, this audiobook is an excellent introduction to new authors and a reminder of why short fiction remains so vital.

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