megadallion's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Book Riot’s Read Harder challenge task #22: an essay anthology. I didn’t even realize these essay collections were published, much less every year. I’ll definitely be checking out more of these from the library. I love short story collections so these will be great alternatives when I’m in the mood for quick, diverse reads.
kbhenrickson's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. Some essay collections are really hit or miss, but I only had to skim over a few essays in this one. Most of the selections were engaging.
rbrtsorrell's review against another edition
3.0
My favorites from the collection:
Roger Angell's "This Old Man"
Anthony Doerr's "Thing with Feathers that Perches in the Soul"
Margo Jefferson's "Scenes from a Life in Negroland"
Philip Kennicott's "Smuggler"
Ashraf H. A. Rushdy's "Reflections on Indexing my Lynching Book"
Zadie Smith's "Find Your Beach"
Cheryl Strayed's "My Uniform"
Kelly Sundberg's "It Will Look Like a Sunset"
Roger Angell's "This Old Man"
Anthony Doerr's "Thing with Feathers that Perches in the Soul"
Margo Jefferson's "Scenes from a Life in Negroland"
Philip Kennicott's "Smuggler"
Ashraf H. A. Rushdy's "Reflections on Indexing my Lynching Book"
Zadie Smith's "Find Your Beach"
Cheryl Strayed's "My Uniform"
Kelly Sundberg's "It Will Look Like a Sunset"
kevinsmokler's review against another edition
4.0
The annual Best American Essays volume published in November is what I call "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Reading the best non fiction in a concise, bundle chosen just for you. As always, some great, some not of interest, and always fun to hunt around for themes the famous editor has returned to. This year, aging, violence and family seem to come up more than once.
Worth it. Every time.
Worth it. Every time.
bookalong's review against another edition
3.0
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🌟🌟🌟/5
Collections like this are hard to rate and review. I read this collection slowly over the last month or so. I connected with some essays more than others.
It has a wide range of pieces from a diverse selection of writers.
I do love reading these types of collections because it introduces me to new writers! This was my first experience reading Zadie Smith. I know, I know. I enjoyed her essay so I will definitely be reading more of her in the future. I also enjoyed Rebecca Solnit, Meghan Daum, David Sedaris, Tiffany Briere, and Margo Jefferson.
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🌟🌟🌟/5
Collections like this are hard to rate and review. I read this collection slowly over the last month or so. I connected with some essays more than others.
It has a wide range of pieces from a diverse selection of writers.
I do love reading these types of collections because it introduces me to new writers! This was my first experience reading Zadie Smith. I know, I know. I enjoyed her essay so I will definitely be reading more of her in the future. I also enjoyed Rebecca Solnit, Meghan Daum, David Sedaris, Tiffany Briere, and Margo Jefferson.
monxarenas's review against another edition
4.0
The essay, "My Daughter & God" by Justin Cronin was a great read!
pearseanderson's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very good collection of essays from many different standpoints, backgrounds, and types. Family and age were really touched on here. Some essays fell flat and others I had to really pull myself through, but every four in five was solid and every one in six was extraordinary. My Grandmother The Poisoner and Charade come to mine. Some fantastic use of literary devices and unique storytelling styles. Highly recommended.