State by StateA funny, moving, rousing collection, greater than the sum of its excellent parts. New York Times Book Review Edited by Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey, State by State is a panoramic portrait of America and an appreciation of all fifty states (and Washington, D. C.) by fifty one of the most acclaimed writers in the nation. Contributors include renowned and bestselling authors such as Louise Erdrich, Jonathan Franzen, Ann Patchett, Anthony Bourdain,

Gary shares his philosophy on working harder and smarter than the competition

But player/manager Patsy Dougherty led a team that knew when and where the hits were needed

you’ll get more done with less effort

along with his sidekick

his father arranges a cricket match between rival dacoit teams in which some of the players are shot dead

his presidential aspirations and plans for America’s future

and the wider world

to save everything she cherishes

winter-less place is facing destruction at the hands of the villainous Coyote

Where the Birds Never Sing contains first-hand accounts and never-before published photos documenting one man’s transformation from farm boy to soldier to liberator

or journaler looking to tell their own story in just six words

Why do women choose to follow authority even when they can be autonomous