A collection of the years most esteemed and thought-provoking essays includes entries previously published in a variety of respected literary periodicals and is selected and introduced by the Dear Sugar columnist and best-selling author of Wild. Original. 40,000 first printing. (This book was previously featured in Forecast.) Compiles the best literary essays of the year 2012 originally published in American periodicals, including works by Alice Munro, David Searcy, Angela Morales, and Walter Kirn. A collection of the years best essays culled from periodicals. Selected and introduced by Cheryl Strayed, the New York Times best-selling author of Wild and the writer of the celebrated column “Dear Sugar,” this collection is a treasure trove of fine writing and thought-provoking essays.