“I’m deeply honored to receive the PEN/Malamud Award–to be associated with Bernard Malamud and to stand alongside so many practitioners of the short story form,” said Means. “The short story feels intrinsic to the human condition, as natural as drinking water or sharing love. It’s a singular tool for probing the human experience, illuminating the universals of who we are. The form also feels especially suited to exploring the nature of life in the United States: a country vast and...
