We’re thrilled to report on the recognition our contributors have received this year. Included in The Best American Essays 2023, guest edited by Vivian Gornick, are Scott Spencer’s “Dreamers Awaken” and Sam Meekings’ “A Fist of Muscle,” both published in the CQR in 2022. BAE’s Notable Essays of 2023 also honors Chuck Kramer’s “Crossing the Divide” and Ken Malatesta’s “Puzzling Toward Oblivion” from last year’s CQR.
Best American Short Stories 2023 has recognized Chris Arp’s “The Holes in Our Souls” and Susan Shepherd’s “Snakes” as Distinguished Stories of the year, both published in the CQR in 2022.