Where Are You Goin, Where Have You Been?

Joyce Carol Oates published six important books of short stories during the 1960s and 1970s, which contribute to the 27 stories gathered here, alongside two previously uncollected stories from the same period. The title story, based on true crime, explores themes of teenage vanity and vulnerability. In an afterword, the author offers commentary on stories and looks back at the sources of her art, making this a volume readers will especially treasure.