How Long to Read The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays

How Long Does it Take to Read The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays by The Best American Series

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A collection of eleven fiction and nonfiction selections from the 2011 editions of the Best American Series, highlighting 2011’s best American writing. The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction. Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. The guest editor then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected—and most popular—of its kind. This special ebook contains eleven selections from the 2011 editions. From The Best American Short Stories edited by Geraldine Brooks: “Housewifely Arts” by Megan Mayhew Bergman “Phantoms” by Steven Millhauser From The Best American Essays edited by Edwidge Danticat: “Chapels” by Pico Iyer “There Are Things Awry Here” by Lia Purpura From The Best American Mystery Stories edited by Harlan Coben: “A Crime of Opportunity” by Ernest J. Finney From The Best American Science and Nature Writing edited by Mary Roach: “The Killer in the Pool” by Tim Zimmermann “The Whole Fracking Enchilada” by Sandra Steingraber From The Best American Sports Writing edited by Jane Leavy: “The Surfing Savant” by Paul Solotaroff “New Mike, Old Christine” by Nancy Hass From The Best American Travel Writing edited by Sloane Crosley: “My Year at Sea” by Christopher Buckley “Miami Party Boom” by Emily Witt

How long is The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays?

The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays by The Best American Series is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays aloud.

What Reading Level is The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays?

The Best American Series: Short Stories & Essays is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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