The Best American Short Stories 2006

The acclaimed annual short fiction series--this year featuring guest editor Ann Patchett, the author of Bel Canto and The Magician's Assistant--showcases the work of such notable authors as Thomas McGuane, Tobias Wolff, Donna Tartt, Mary Gaitskill, Nathan Englander, and other notables, from a variety of acclaimed sources. Simultaneous.