Karen E. Bender Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series?"

"There are eight books in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series, published between 2005 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series is Ploughshares Spring 2005 Guest-Edited by Martin Espada, published in 2005."

Q: "What kind of anthologies has Karen E. Bender contributed to?"

"Bender's anthology appearances reflect her standing in the American short story world. Her work has been selected for multi-author collections published by top literary journals like Ploughshares and Granta, as well as themed anthologies covering topics from parenthood to place. These appearances span nearly twenty years (2005-2022) and sit alongside her regular publication in The New Yorker and other magazines."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Ploughshares Spring 2005 Guest-Edited by Martin Espada	2005	Karen E. Bender	Buy
2	Granta 91: Wish You Were Here	2005	Karen E. Bender	Buy
3	It’s a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons	2005	Karen E. Bender	Buy
4	Ploughshares Fall 2007	2007	Karen E. Bender	Buy
5	Astoria to Zion	2013	Karen E. Bender	Buy
6	Goodbye to All That	2013	Karen E. Bender	Buy
7	27 Views of Wilmington	2015	Karen E. Bender	Buy
8	Love in the Time of Time’s Up: A Short Fiction Anthology	2022	Karen E. Bender	Buy

Karen E. Bender’s anthology contributions span nearly two decades and reflect the range of her short fiction. Her stories have appeared in collections published by Ploughshares and Granta, two of the most respected literary journals in the English-speaking world, as well as in themed anthologies on topics from raising sons to saying goodbye to New York.

These anthology appearances sit alongside Bender’s own collections and represent the broader reach of individual stories that were first published in journals. The range of the anthologies – from literary journals to themed essay collections – shows how widely her work has circulated beyond her own books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series?

There are eight books in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series, published between 2005 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series?

The first book in the Karen E. Bender Anthologies series is Ploughshares Spring 2005 Guest-Edited by Martin Espada, published in 2005.

What kind of anthologies has Karen E. Bender contributed to?

Bender’s anthology appearances reflect her standing in the American short story world. Her work has been selected for multi-author collections published by top literary journals like Ploughshares and Granta, as well as themed anthologies covering topics from parenthood to place. These appearances span nearly twenty years (2005-2022) and sit alongside her regular publication in The New Yorker and other magazines.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order