The O. Henry Prize is the oldest major prize for short fiction in America. The 2024 anthology was selected among outstanding writers of fiction around the globe, many at early stages of their careers. To add to our pleasure, we will also read a curated selection of recent stories by well-known writers.  How do the up-and-comers compare to the veterans?  There will be 2 stories each week: thoughtful, often provocative, funny, sad, frightening, one or two explicit, unpredictable. They will make for great discussions.