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The Best American Erotica 2006 (Best American Erotica)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.00803538
EAN: 9780743258524
ISBN: 0743258525
Label: Touchstone
Manufacturer: Touchstone
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: January 03, 2006
Publisher: Touchstone
Studio: Touchstone
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Editorial Review:
Star-studded and with something for every sexual taste and curiosity
Famous for taking her readers to undiscovered places, Susie Bright has changed the rules for writing about sex. Erotica is no longer under-the-covers reading; it's thrilling literature that showcases the best writing around.
In Best American Erotica 2006, Bright chooses stories that toy with desire in excerpts from some of the most sexually charged and fearless writing of the year. John Updike's story recalls his narrator's first love and how they began to have sex. David Sedaris takes us into his strip poker card room. Tom Perrotta portrays a bored married man whose wife busts him as he navigates his Internet swinger life. Helen Walsh's diary shows a college student in England who drifts from a promis-ing academic career into the arms of prostitutes.
In Best American Erotica 2006, today's most popular writers add their voices to a collection for any reader -- straight, gay, curious -- seeking memorable sex and riveting storytelling.
Contributors
John Updike, David Sedaris, Tom Perrotta, Steve Almond, Lynn Freed, Maxine Chernoff, Carol Queen, Helen Walsh, Stephen Elliott, Rachel Kramer Bussel,Bob Vickery, James Williams, Will Heinrich, Peggy Munson, Sera Gamble, Salome Wilde, Bianca James, Donna George Storey, Mr. Sleep, Gwen Masters, Gaea Yudron, Kweli Walker, L. Elise Bland, and Sidney Durham
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Not Very Erotic
I guess I was expecting something quite different, but this collection of supposed "best" stories of the year left me, excuse the pun, limp. I think I could crank out better stories without breaking a sweat. Just shows that the best erotica was written in England a century ago.
Rating:  - I hate this book!!!
I was really hoping for some sexy reading here, but there was NOTHING in here that got me turned on. Just kind of confused! There was hardly any sex in this book, just lots of talking. I think i got excited maybe twice throughout the whole thing. Maybe some people would find the stories here erotic, but NOT ME. Where are the steamy scenes? Not in this stupid book. I would not reccommend this unless you are kinky and into unconventional sex and erotica. Hey, maybe i am completely wrong here, and i ... Read More
Rating:  - A fun time was had by all!
I bought this for my boyfriend for fathers day. He loved it. We took turns reading the different stories to each other. Most of the stories were great, although a few went into areas of sexuality that didn't do much for either one of us. There was a great variety, however, and I think probably a story for everyone. Highly recommended!
Rating:  - Won't be to everyone's taste but does contain plenty of variety
There ought to be at least a few selections in here to please nearly everyone - along with some that only a select few will truly enjoy. I give credit to the the compiler that she included not only some well known authors but a few lesser knowns as well.
Call me a prude but some of the selections went beyond my "comfort zone". I like pushing the boundaries (who wants the "same old, same old"?) but there were some selections that I just couldn't relate to, including a story about ... Read More
Rating: - Read, Love, and Learn
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1. Every year, Susie Bright attempts to orchestrate an ensemble of stories that represent every taste, or almost every taste, but that's an impossible feat, as demonstrated by reviews of pervious collections. Another thing to note is Susie solicits nominations for each year's collection, so I hope reader/reviewers at Amazon will nominate selections for upcoming editions of BAE.
2. The job of a writer is to entertain readers while holding a mirror to the society he ... Read More
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