Literary Fiction
Best American Short Stories 2025
2025·422 pages
A collection of 20 short stories curated by Celeste Ng, exploring human values and challenging beliefs in diverse, thought-provoking narratives.
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A collection of 20 short stories curated by Celeste Ng, exploring human values and challenging beliefs in diverse, thought-provoking narratives.
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“Short stories can act like little tuning forks, helping us to clarify our own values,” writes guest editor Celeste Ng. “In a time when our values are being tested daily, it’s hard to think of anything more important.” The Best American Short Stories 2025 resonates precisely at this pitch: twenty pieces that upend expectations and test the foundation of our beliefs. From a bereaved medical actress obsessed with a student in her rotation to a mysterious sickness that ignites a lethal running mani...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes possible in some stories. To sexual coercion possible in complex narratives.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories, including a lethal sickness plot.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language likely in some narratives.
Substance use
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Minor mentions of alcohol or drugs possible in varied stories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Possible minor representation of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
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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Moderate social and cultural messaging on values and beliefs.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor themes of grief or loss may include ideation in some stories.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of suffering or family conflict in several stories. To sexual coercion possible in complex narratives.
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