The first pages of Best American Essays 2022 in reverse order. To see the rest (and the anthology) please click that pre-order link on my bio. I’m very proud of this volume and excited for people to read these essays—guest editing this was a thrill and an honor. My thanks to @scseliy, Justin Taylor, @sorcieres_ and @rebeccamakkai for their advice and assistance with the introduction. Out 11/1/22.