Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"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
Review
"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
Synopsis
A latest edition of an annual erotica anthology includes entries by popular established writers as well as genre newcomers, in a volume that includes such tales as Kathryn Harrison's "Envy," Dennis Cooper's "The Sluts," and Jessica Cutler's "The Washingtonienne." Original. 50,000 first printing.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
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