Best Debut Short Stories 2024: The PEN America Dau Prize

by Kendall Storey (series_editor), Elizabeth Pankova (series_editor)

Genres: Short Stories

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 3, 2024

Reviews

[Faith Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this and will make it a tradition to read as future editions come out. As a lover of short stories, it’s both refreshing and a source of pride to read stories written by my generation(which I hadn’t ever done before this, so thank you!). Special shout out to Daisy the whale and the story about AA which was done so insanely well.

[Josie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m biased!!!!! nonetheless rocked

[Mary Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent stories. Much food for thought. Has me wanting more.

[Ben Wasson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Besides the stories about a whale and a methhead, this was mind-numbingly dull

[Sidik Fofana · Rating 5 out of 5]

SIX WORD REVIEW: Bravo to the winners, a feat!

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

I preferred last year's edition of this series much more. While all of these stories were well written, the collection as a whole didn't stand out to me as much as last year's did.

[Rick Slane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unusual short-stories

[Christina Pitchford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series and this collection is as surprising and precious to read as the rest.

[Randall J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. The stories range from captivating to odd. Definitely worth a read.