Letter from Belfast

Some armchair travelers have an entire shelf of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Best American Travel Writing annuals and there is no mystery why. Each year, this trade paperback features superlative writing chosen by a standout editor. Previous editors include Simon Winchester, Frances Mayes, Susan Orlean, and Jamaica Kincaid. In the 13th installment, editor William Vollman presides over an assemblage by standouts including Paul Theroux, Bryan Curtis, Lynn Freed, Robin Kirk, and Kimberly Meyer. Editor’s recommendation.

Duke Scholars

Author Robin Kirk Cultural Anthropology