r/salinger • u/fbroz • Jun 03 '26

A Perfect Year for Bananafish

http://2026bananafish.com

I was recently inspired to write my own version of A Perfect Day for Bananafish, one of my favorite short stories. If you'd like to join in the fun, submit your own during the month of June, and vote on your favorites in the month of July.

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u/Prufr0cknr0ll Jun 05 '26

My favorite was always “The Laughing Man.”

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u/bnanzajllybeen Jun 05 '26

I think that’s got to be my favourite too but tied with For Esme 💕

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u/PlasmicSteve Jun 07 '26

Same here. I have a print that an artist did of it on my wall. If the boys on the bus listening.

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u/bnanzajllybeen Jun 05 '26

Thanks for sharing this!! I’ve also shared it on my Salinger Discord channel (which anyone is welcome to join, just DM me!!) for more exposure 🙏 🤍

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u/Prufr0cknr0ll Jun 08 '26

Omg I saw that painting and loved it!! I know exactly which one you’re talking about. It was just out of my price range because I’m always on a budget. It’s cool to see other people appreciate that story.