Best new yorker short stories 2018

The New Yorker is renowned for its exceptional short stories, and 2018 was no exception. Here are some of the most notable and critically acclaimed short stories published in The New Yorker in 2018:

  1. "The Last Equilibrist" by George Saunders (January 8, 2018): A poignant and thought-provoking story about a retired circus performer struggling to come to terms with his past.
  2. "The Bazaar of Bad Dreams" by Stephen King (January 22, 2018): A haunting and atmospheric tale about a man who discovers a mysterious bazaar that appears only at night.
  3. "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez (February 12, 2018): A beautifully written and introspective story about a woman who inherits a Great Dane from a deceased friend and must come to terms with her own grief.
  4. "The Last Resort" by Jonathan Lethem (March 5, 2018): A surreal and unsettling story about a man who becomes trapped in a mysterious hotel that seems to exist outside of time and space.
  5. "The Gift" by Yiyun Li (April 2, 2018): A powerful and moving story about a woman who receives a mysterious gift from her estranged mother and must confront the complexities of their relationship.
  6. "The Last Day" by George Saunders (April 16, 2018): A thought-provoking and timely story about a group of people who are forced to confront their own mortality on the last day of the world.
  7. "The End of Eddy" by Édouard Louis (May 7, 2018): A poignant and powerful story about a young boy growing up in a working-class family in France and struggling to come to terms with his own identity.
  8. "The Last Love" by Alice Munro (May 21, 2018): A beautifully written and introspective story about a woman who reflects on her past relationships and the complexities of love.
  9. "The Last Resort" by Lauren Groff (June 4, 2018): A haunting and atmospheric tale about a woman who becomes trapped in a mysterious and isolated resort town.
  10. "The Gift of the Magi" by Alice Hoffman (December 17, 2018): A poignant and moving story about a woman who receives a mysterious gift from a stranger and must confront the complexities of her own life.

These are just a few of the many exceptional short stories published in The New Yorker in 2018. If you're looking for more, I recommend exploring the magazine's archives or checking out their annual "Best American Short Stories" anthology.