american essays

A new anthology of personal writings shares the author's whimsical observations of such locales as Paris, Portugal, and Alaska as well as her more experienced understandings of her home and relationships in New York.

A collection of humorous essays by comedian Steve Martin.

Compiles the best literary essays of the year originally published in American periodicals.

A collection of essays in which David Sedaris reflects on some of the more humorous and memorable events of his life.

A collection of essays in which the author searches for hope in nature and family in a world scarred by poverty and violence.

A collection of essays that focus on family, community, the natural world, and travel.

A collection of over forty essays by American writer Truman Capote, including travel sketches and observations on fame, fortune, and being a writer.

A comprehensive collection of writings published in "The Atlantic Monthly" over a 150-year period by a number of America's most prominent potoical commentators, journalists, historians, storytellers, and poets.