Short Fiction

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The Best American Series 2026: Six Guest Editors, Six Unexpected Promises

Viet Thanh Nguyen, Olivie Blake, and José Andrés are among the six guest editors for the Best American Series 2026 — a lineup that makes October feel too far away.

Reviews

A Machine Walks into Granta: The Commonwealth Prize and the Question No One Wants to Answer

A story published in Granta as a Commonwealth Foundation regional finalist was almost certainly written by AI. The institution is reviewing its process. Perhaps it should also review its assumptions.

News

Mahreen Sohail Wins the 2026 PEN/Faulkner Award for Debut Collection Small Scale Sinners

The Pakistani-American writer spent ten years on her debut short story collection. This week, the PEN/Faulkner jury said it "reveals the vast universes within the realm of the domestic." They're right.