The Best American Magazine Writing 2020

The Best American Magazine Writing 2020 is a collection of the year's most compelling and thought-provoking long-form journalism from American magazines. Edited by guest editor, Ann Patchett, the book brings together a diverse range of topics, writing styles, and voices, showcasing the richness and diversity of American magazine writing.

Ann Patchett is a bestselling author and essayist, who has won numerous awards, including the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction. In her introduction, Patchett emphasizes the importance of long-form journalism in today's media landscape, particularly at a time when social media and soundbites often dominate the news cycle. She notes that while magazines may have lost some of their former glory, they remain a vital and vibrant platform for in-depth reporting, analysis, and storytelling.

The book features 26 essays, articles, and features selected from a wide range of publications, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times Magazine. The topics covered are equally diverse, ranging from politics and social justice to science, culture, and sports. Among the highlights are Emily Bazelon's gripping account of a wrongful conviction and exoneration in The New York Times Magazine, Rachel Aviv's moving portrait of a family grappling with mental illness in The New Yorker, and Jia Tolentino's searing examination of the paradoxes and contradictions of contemporary feminism in The New Yorker.

Overall, The Best American Magazine Writing 2020 is a must-read for anyone who loves immersive, thought-provoking writing and wants to gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues shaping our world today. It is one of the best books on journalism.

Author: Sid Holt

Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Best-American-Magazine-Writing-2020/dp/0231198019/

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