The Best American Short Stories 2014

This particular volume is curated by Jennifer Egan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, who brings her distinct literary sensibility to the selection process. Her introduction often provides valuable insights into the contemporary short story landscape and her criteria for choosing the included works.

The 2014 edition features stories from both established literary figures and emerging voices, including works by authors such as Karen Russell, Charles Baxter, and Laura van den Berg. It offers a snapshot of significant short fiction being published in literary magazines during that year.