I've been reading "Best American Essays 2011" some excellent work this time -- I mentioned this in the general "what are we reading thread" and credit the editor with the great selections. Also it is available this year (for the first time I think) as an ebook.
http://www.amazon.com/Best-American-...0410282&sr=8-1
(Damn! The price dropped since I bought it at 9.99! now 8.52)