Dave Eggers

Scott Cohen

EM-J Staples

Presents literature from mainstream and alternative American periodicals published in 2011, including fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, television writing, and alternative comics.

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012

Shona Tiger

3.5. Enjoyed a few pieces very much: Julie Otsuka, Phil Klay, Louise Erdrich, Olivia Hamilton et al. Those of John Jeremiah Sullivan, Eric Puchner and Jose Antonio Vargas were also quite interesting. Strong warning for triggers (rape, suicide, etc) in some of the content.

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012

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