Even in the midst of the mundane, life has a way of throwing us curves. In this year's superb collection of Israeli short narratives nothing is merely routine for our characters. Whether it's sitting on the bus, returning to a job after being away on vacation, attending a family gathering, riding on a train, or collecting a social security check, nothing will remain the same. - Joshua Moore
Next Stop, Einat Gaulan
The Caregiver, Ruthy Pribar
In His Place, Ofir Feldman
Freedom Train, Tawfik Abu Wael
Torch, Odeya Rosenak
In His Place sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel, Pacific Northwest Region