‘The Happiest I’ve Been’ by John Updike The Happiest I’ve Been by John Updike, 1959 Continue reading → December 31, 2022August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, New Year's Eve, Pennsylvania, short stories, The Happiest I've Been Leave a comment