An anthology issue of NARRATIVEMAGAZINE.COM presents a curated selection of literary works. The Winter 2011 issue features an exclusive excerpt from Carol Edgarian's novel, Three Stages of Amazement, alongside an iStory by Sherman Alexie and a novella by Ann Packer. It also includes the newest short story from Narrative Prize-winner Anthony Marra, and critical essays on Paul Bowles by Tobias Wolff and on legendary editor Sam Lawrence by Jayne Anne Phillips. The collection is rounded out with a travel essay by Lynn Freed, reflections on intimacy and anger by Lynn Sharon Schwartz, a commemoration of Diane Middlebrook by Kate Moses, and poetry by Kate Waldman.

The Winter 2011 issue of NARRATIVEMAGAZINE.COM is presented as its best edition to date, highlighting a diverse range of contemporary literary voices. The collection features established authors and prize winners, offering a snapshot of significant works published by the magazine. It includes fiction, poetry, and critical essays, aiming to provide a comprehensive literary experience for the reader. The description suggests this issue is a standout, recommended as the single collection to purchase for the year.