The best American essays 2014

John Jeremiah Sullivan is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012, a collection that showcases a wide range of compelling essays and stories. He's a writer who knows how to find and present truly interesting pieces.

Yiyun Li writes novels, short stories, and essays. Her fiction includes Book of Goose and Where Reasons End, alongside the short story collection Gilgamis. She is