This anthology of recent work by outstanding writers aims to represent an author's new or evolving direction, including those who are perfecting a found style and evolving new voices in their work. The navigator / Susan Minot—The beet queen / Louise Erdrich—Walker brothers cowboy / Alice Munro—Health / Joy Williams—The oasis / Alice Adams—Señorita Cordoba / Jane Bowles—Old flames / Laurie Colwin—Cards / Ann Beattie—Black holes / Elizabeth Tallent—Sunday's no name band / Sara Vogan—Blue country / Bobbie Ann Mason—Bad company / Tess Gallagher—Irina / Mavis Gallant