Selected Shorts: American Classics (Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story)

Best AudioBooks of 2007, "AudioFile Magazine"

"Not much else beats the pleasure of a great story read aloud. This is the inspiration behind the marvelous "Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story" at New York City's Symphony Space." --"O, The Oprah Magazine"

The Listen Up Awards: The Best Audios of 2008, "Publishers Weekly"

""Not much else beats the pleasure of a great story read aloud. This is the inspiration behind the marvelous" Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story" at New York City's Symphony Space." --"O, The Oprah Magazine

"As usual, the collection is nicely eclectic, with a sprinkling of well-known names and stories that run the gamut of emotion from funny to tragic. The D.H. Lawrence story is perhaps the only off-note in the collection, which, overall, is well presented and satisfying. Fans of the short story may well find a new author to pursue in this set." --"Audiofile"

"Showcases six pieces about women, ranging from the 16-year-old daughter of an antiabortion activist in Kim Edwards's 'The Story of My Life' to the woman of 80 who discovers a wounded angel in her backyard in Allan Gurganus's 'It Had Wings.' Despite the variety of ages and social situations, all the tales feature strong women who assert themselves, despite the circumstances." "--Library Journal"

"Jerry Stiller's hammy rendition of John Sayles' 'At the Anarchists' Convention' brings down the house and is worth the price of the collection alone." --Publishers Weekly

Presents a collection of eight short stories by American authors.