The Best American Erotica 2007 (Best American Erotica)

Erotic Reading That Satisfies Every Sexual Appetite

In the fourteenth edition of this seductive series, erotica's veterans and up-and-coming new writers join forces to explore how tantalizing crossing the so-called Lolita gap between youth and middle age can be.

Kathryn Harrison explores the story of a psychiatrist whose sexual affairs with a young client have an unexpected consequence; Dennis Cooper trails an extraordinary hustler working his older johns; and Jessica Cutler gives lessons on how a young woman can take down all the politicians in Washington with just the crook of her pretty little finger.

Guided by the genius of editor Susie Bright, The Best American Erotica 2007 will bring an exciting new climax to readers discovering that they love erotica — and to those already hooked.

"Like a good lover, Susie Bright's latest anthology of smart erotica surprises, shocks, warms, and makes the reader wet with page-turning anticipation. Climb into bed with this little devil and you may not want to get out." Lisa Beth Kovetz, author of The Tuesday Erotica Club

"It is the imbalance of collecting gorgeously sensuous writing with genre claptrap that is this anthology's weakness and its strength. The great writing shows the hackneyed slap-and-tickle prose in the worst possible light. But to exclude the latter would be to deny part of the diversity and proclivity of human sexuality. And Bright has always known that. Another year, another celebration of sex." Kirkus Reviews

The scorching contributions from Kathryn Harrison, Dennis Cooper, and Alicia Erian make this 14th installment of the grand dame of erotica anthologies the most enticing yet.

Bright is widely known as a pioneer in the study of sexual thought and practice. She is a regular columnist for the online magazine Salon. She lectures and preforms at theatres and universities nationwide.

Contents

Introduction

Vanesa Baggott On the Eighth Day

Kim Wright Dangerous Games with Competent People

Octavia Butler from Fledgling

Shanna Germain Entry Point

Daniel Duane from A Mouth Like Yours

Nalo Hopkinson Blackberries

Dennis Cooper from The Sluts

Sera Gamble Blue Star

P. S. Haven If You Love Something, Set It Free

Jessica Cutler from The Washingtonienne

Nicholas Kaufmann Comeback

Alicia Erian from Towelhead

Peggy Munson The Rock Wall

Alexander Chee Best Friendster Date Ever

Kathryn Harrison from Envy

Marie Lyn Bernard What Happened to That Girl

Susan DiPlacido Heads-Up Poker

Susan St. Aubin Taste

Nikki Sinclair The Sex Box

Trebor Healey The Pancake Circus

Tsaurah Litzky The Razor

Lauraleigh Farrell Dream Machine

Matthew Addison Wish Girls

Contributors

Credits

Reader Survey