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Eric Puchner
Eric Puchner is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012. He's a writer with a knack for finding and presenting compelling, often surprising, stories.
Music Through the Floor
This collection of nine short stories delves into the lives of outcasts, both adults and children, as they navigate the challenges of finding their place in mainstream America. Each narrative explores themes of social isolation and the universal human desire for connection. The characters grapple with their identities and strive for belonging in a world that often feels alienating.