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The Best American Short Stories 2003

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The Best American Short Stories 2003

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2003384 pagesHoughton Mifflin

Synopsis

This collection showcases the finest American short stories published in 2003, featuring a diverse array of voices and narratives. It includes works from acclaimed authors like Walter Mosley and Dan Chaon, alongside other notable talents. Readers will discover a range of styles and subjects, from everyday life to detective and mystery tales, reflecting the breadth of contemporary American fiction.

Avg. reading time
7h 16m
Prose complexity
4/10

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Thought-ProvokingReflective

Authors

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Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards. Connelly was the President of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.

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Katrina Kenison

Katrina Kenison is a writer whose short stories have appeared in The Best American Short Stories collections. Her work was selected for the anthologies in both 2001 and 2006.

Genres

MysteryCrimeContemporary Literature

Characters

Subjects

Short stories, americanDetective and mystery storiesShort storiesAmerican Short storiesAmerican Detective and mystery storiesCollectionsMichael Connelly (1956-)

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Edition

Book cover of The Best American Short Stories 2003 (The Best American Series (TM))
The Best American Short Stories 2003 (The Best American Series (TM))Unknown, Octo
384 pages
Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780618197323
5 editions available

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Frequently asked questions

  • What makes this collection unique compared to other short story anthologies?

    This particular volume is notable for its guest editor, Walter Mosley, who brought his distinct perspective as a crime fiction master to the selection process, influencing the inclusion of stories that often explore themes of justice, societal structures, and the human condition with a keen, sometimes gritty, realism.

  • Are there any recurring authors in The Best American Short Stories series that appear in this 2003 edition?

    Dan Chaon, a contributor to this 2003 collection, is a frequent presence in The Best American Short Stories series, with his work appearing in multiple volumes across different years, showcasing his consistent recognition within the short fiction landscape.