In Persuasion Nation

The stories In Persuasion Nation include "The Red Bow," about a town consumed by pet-killing hysteria, and "Bohemians," the story of two supposed Eastern European widows trying to fit in in suburban America. His new book includes both unpublished work and stories that first appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, and Esquire. The stories in this volume work together as a whole whose impact far exceeds the simple sum of its parts. In Persuasion Nation also includes more personal and poignant pieces that reveal a new kind of emotional conviction in Saunders's writing.

Fans of Saunders know and love him for his sharp and hilarious satirical eye.

Endorsements

"The Red Bow," about a town consumed by pet-killing hysteria, won a 2004 National Magazine Award.

"Bohemians," the story of two supposed Eastern European widows trying to fit in in suburban America, was included in The Best American Short Stories 2005.