Literary Fiction
The Best American Short Stories 2008
2008·358 pages
A diverse anthology of short stories from 2008, edited by Salman Rushdie, showcasing varied voices and styles.
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A diverse anthology of short stories from 2008, edited by Salman Rushdie, showcasing varied voices and styles.
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This brilliant collection, edited by the award-winning and perennially provocative Salman Rushdie, boasts a “magnificent array” (Library Journal) of voices both new and recognized.With Rushdie at the helm, the 2008 edition “reflects the variety of substance and style and the consistent quality that readers have come to expect” (Publishers Weekly). “We all live in and with and by stories, every day, whoever and wherever we are. The freedom to tell each other the stories of ourselves, to retell th...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic themes; some stories may include implied or brief sexual content.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories; occasional graphic descriptions possible.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in certain stories; varies by author.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or drugs in some stories; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in select stories.
Religious content
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Minor religious references in some stories; not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Moderate social or cultural commentary in some stories; varies widely.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of self-harm or ideation possible in select stories.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of suffering or abuse in some stories; varies by narrative.
Other
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