Cathleen Schine je autorkou niekoľkých románov, ktoré sa ponárajú do zložitosti medziľudských vzťahov a spoločenských noriem. Jej diela sú známe bystrým pozorovaním ľudskej povahy a jemným humorom. Schine skúma témy identity, pamäti a hľadania zmyslu v modernom svete. Jej próza sa vyznačuje eleganciou a vytribeným citom pre detail.
Set in 1960s New York, the narrative weaves a clever and insightful tale, capturing the vibrant spirit and complexities of the era. Through engaging characters, the story explores themes of identity, relationships, and the cultural shifts of the time, offering readers a rich portrayal of life during a transformative decade. The author's wit and wisdom shine through, making it a compelling read for those interested in the social dynamics of this iconic period.
Stricken by a mysterious illness that leaves her unable to walk, college sophomore Alice Brody navigates her new reality in a Manhattan hospital. Surrounded by a diverse cast of visitors—including indifferent nurses, flawed doctors, and quirky relatives—Alice's sharp wit and charm shine through her challenges. As she confronts her passions and relationships from her hospital bed, the story explores themes of resilience and humor in the face of adversity, making it a heartwarming and comedic journey.
An enchanting, comic love letter to sibling rivalry and the English language. From the author compared to Nora Ephron and Nancy Mitford, not to mention Jane Austen, comes a new novel celebrating the beauty, mischief, and occasional treachery of language. The Grammarians are Laurel and Daphne Wolfe, identical, inseparable redheaded twins who share an obsession with words. They speak a secret “twin” tongue of their own as toddlers; as adults making their way in 1980s Manhattan, their verbal infatuation continues, but this love, which has always bound them together, begins instead to push them apart. Daphne, copy editor and grammar columnist, devotes herself to preserving the dignity and elegance of Standard English. Laurel, who gives up teaching kindergarten to write poetry, is drawn, instead, to the polymorphous, chameleon nature of the written and spoken word. Their fraying twinship finally shreds completely when the sisters go to war, absurdly but passionately, over custody of their most prized family heirloom: Merriam Webster’s New International Dictionary, Second Edition. Cathleen Schine has written a playful and joyful celebration of the interplay of language and life. A dazzling comedy of sisterly and linguistic manners, a revelation of the delights and stresses of intimacy, The Grammarians is the work of one of our great comic novelists at her very best.
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A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Inspired by her account in The New Yorker of adopting a profoundly troubled dog named Buster, acclaimed author Cathleen Schine's The New Yorkers is a brilliantly funny story of love, longing, and overcoming the shyness that leashes us. On a quiet little block near Central Park, five lonely New Yorkers find one another, compelled to meet by their canine companions. Over the course of four seasons, they emerge from their apartments, in snow, rain, or glorious sunshine to make friends and sometimes fall in love. A love letter to a city full of surprises, The New Yorkers is an enchanting comedy of manners (with dogs!) from one of our most treasured writers.
Alice Brody's seemingly idyllic life is disrupted by her mother's ex-boyfriend, Louie Scifo, whose relentless pursuit of her mother leads to chaos within the family. Determined to eliminate Louie from their lives, Alice takes matters into her own hands, setting the stage for a comedic showdown. This novel is a lively exploration of family dynamics and relationships, infused with humor and authenticity, making it a delightful read that captures the complexities of love and loyalty.
There was a time when the family Künstler lived in the fairy-tale city of
Vienna. Circumstances transformed the fairy tale into a nightmare, and in 1939
the Künstlers found their way out of Vienna and into a new fairy tale: Los
Angeles, California, United States of America.
Margaret Nathan, a talented yet forgetful author, navigates her seemingly perfect life with a charming but self-absorbed professor husband. Her world takes a turn when she becomes captivated by an eighteenth-century novel found in the library, leading her into a whimsical exploration of love and creativity. This novel blends humor and depth, offering a wise and engaging narrative that reflects on the complexities of relationships and the allure of literature.
When Joseph Weissmann divorced his wife, he was 78 years old and she was 75. Exiled from her elegant New York apartment by Joe's mistress, Betty is forced to move to a small, run-down Westport, Connecticut, beach cottage. Joining her are Miranda and Annie, who dutifully come along to keep an eye on their capricious mother.
Helen MacFarquhar owns a tiny bookstore in a seaside town, where her life is exactly as she planned it, comfortable and full, but then an anonymous love letter arrives in her mail written by an unknown lover to a mysterious beloved. The letter becomes Helen's obsession.
