A collection of the yearâs best essays, selected by Pulitzer Prizeâwinning critic Wesley Morris and series editor Kim Dana Kupperman.
âImparting some piece of yourselfâany partâis arduous and warrants some kind of commendation,â writes guest editor Wesley Morris in his introduction. Both personal and personable, the essayists in this volume use their own vulnerability to guide readers on excursions that unfold on uncomfortable edges. From contemplating the nuances of memory to exploring the complexities of family, romance, gender identity, illness, and death, Morrisâs selection of essays presents a roundup of the thinkers who masterfully grapple with the issues of our time.
The Best American Essays 2024 includes TEJU COLE âą MICHAEL W. CLUNE âą YIYUN LI âą JAMES McAULEY âą RĂMY NGAMIJE âą JENNIFER SENIOR âą SALLIE TISDALE âą JERALD WALKER âą JENISHA WATTS and others