Best American Short Stories 2010 Hors D’oeuvres: Bite-sized reviews & upcoming giveaway

By Melanie Yarbrough

I know, I’m way overdue of a rundown of the much-anticipated panel discussion on The Best American Short Stories 2010. To make up for the time you’ve no doubt spent refreshing your browser, we’re giving away a brand-spanking new copy of this year’s anthology, signed by editors Richard Russo and Heidi Pitlor, and contributors Steve Almond and Brendan Mathews. Keep an eye out on Twitter for the official contest! In preparation for the big night, I spent the majority of my train rides and weekend mornings reading through the collection. Shane did an amazing job interacting with Heidi Pitlor’s introduction to the series, now for some bite-sized reviews for what’s inside. [SPOILER ALERT: So, do yourself a favor, and buy this book or follow us on Twitter for a chance to win it.]