When writer Rachel Eliza Griffiths married Salman Rushdie in 2021, she expected her wedding  day to be joyful. But the joy was invaded by tragedy, when she got the news her best friend had died.
Two pieces by Madison Magazine contributing writer Jeff Oloizia were selected for notable mention in the 2025 editions of the Best American Series, which were released by Mariner Books on Oct. 21.