The Best American Short Stories 1986
| Editor | Shannon Ravenel and Raymond Carver |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Best American Short Stories |
| Published | 1986 |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 325 |
| ISBN | 0395383986 |
| Preceded by | The Best American Short Stories 1985 |
| Followed by | The Best American Short Stories 1987 |
The Best American Short Stories 1986, a volume in The Best American Short Stories series, was edited by guest editor Raymond Carver with Shannon Ravenel.