THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2019

Neil Gaiman asserted that "short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams." This collection of "tiny windows," performed by narrators as diverse and vivid as the stories themselves, provides glimpses of worlds, minds, and dreams that are tragic, wistful, disturbing, and thought-provoking. The variety of content will entice a wide audience, particularly considering how well each story has been matched with an appropriate voice. The performers are outstanding--fully invested in making the most of the short format. Whether characters are living on the edge in America or trying to make sense of a dystopian world, the narrators' performances make these stories come alive behind those tiny windows, and the listener may even see their own reflection in the glass. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2019]