Best African American Fiction 2010 - Softcover

"A treasure trove of discovery...Readers across racial lines will find reason for delight in this debut of what is intended as an annual series."--"Kirkus"
"There hasn't been an anthology of such talented African-American literary figures since Marita Golden's "Gumbo," and the result is a masterful bouquet of literary flowers, some grand, some subtle, but none shrinking...With something for every reader's taste, this is a collection not to be missed."--"Publishers Weekly"
"This engaging collection...shows the incredible range of talent and focus of fiction written by African Americans."--"Booklist"
"These short stories, excerpts from novels, and thoughtful essays cover a broad range of subjects, experiences and perspectives from many of the best writers working today."--"Sacramento Bee"

"From the Hardcover edition."

Showcases top-selected African-American fiction, in a second entry in a new series that features the short story "Ghost" by Edwidge Danticat, an excerpt from Yellow Moon by Jewell Parker Rhodes and the guest-editor contributions of a five-time NAACP Image Award winner. Simultaneous. 20,000 first printing.