The Best of Mcsweeney's - Volume 2
This collection gathers some of the most inventive and memorable short stories from the celebrated literary journal, McSweeney's. Inside, you'll find a wide range of voices and styles, from surreal humor to sharp observations on modern life. Each piece offers a unique world created by some of contemporary fiction's most interesting writers. It's a perfect snapshot of the journal's distinctive and unpredictable spirit.
Aleksandar Hemon (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Xeмoн; born September 9, 1964) is a Bosnian-American author, essayist, critic, television writer, and screenwriter. He is best known for the novels Nowhere Man (2002) and The Lazarus Project (2008), and his scriptwriting as a co-writer of The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
American novelist.
Ann Cummins is the author of the short story collection Red Ant House and the novel Job Evaluation. Her writing also appears in The Best of McSweeney's Volume 2. She focuses on realistic fiction and character-driven narratives.
Dave Eggers is the author of six previous books, including his most recent, Zeitoun, a nonfiction account of a Syrian-American immigrant and his extraordinary experience during Hurricane Katrina and What Is the What, a finalist for the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award. That book, about Valentino Achak Deng, a survivor of the civil war in southern Sudan, gave birth to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation, run by Mr. Deng and dedicated to building secondary schools in southern Sudan. Eggers...
Gabe Hudson is known for his diverse writing, from the literary humor in The Best of Mcsweeney's to the fantasy adventure of Gork, the Teenage Dragon. He also explores political themes in works like Monsieur le Président and Estimado Sr. Bush.
Glen David Gold is the author of McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales. He's a writer with a knack for exciting stories.
Jim Stallard is a writer known for his contributions to The Best of Mcsweeney's - Volume 2. He focuses on humor and contemporary fiction. His work appears in various literary collections.
American author, columnist and screenwriter. Ames wrote a number of popular novels and comic memoirs.
Jonathan Lethem is the author of Wastelands--Stories of the Apocalypse, a collection that explores the end of the world. He's known for his imaginative fiction that often blends genres.
Judy Budnitz is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading. She's got a knack for finding those unique, thought-provoking books that don't fit neatly into any one category. If you're looking for something a little different, her selections are a great place to start.
Kate Braverman is the author of Palm Latitudes and a contributor to The Best of McSweeney's, Volume 2. Her writing explores the lives of people in California and beyond with sharp, observant prose.
Kevin Brockmeier is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012. He's a writer known for his imaginative fiction.
Paul Collins is the author of The Murder of the Century and This Spells Trouble. He also edited The Best of Mcsweeney's - Volume 2. His writing covers history, true crime, and humor.
Sheila Heti is a writer known for books such as How Should a Person Be? and Maternidad. Her work spans fiction and experimental prose, including titles like Garden of Creatures and Diaris alfabètics.
Tom Bissell is a writer known for his essays and books on video games, culture, and travel. His bibliography includes titles such as Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter, Creative Types, and The Disaster Artist.
