The author showcases exceptional skill in essay writing, delivering insightful and engaging commentary. The collection reflects a sharp wit and keen observations, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate thoughtful essays. Each piece offers a unique perspective, inviting readers to explore various themes and ideas with clarity and depth.
Elinor Lipman Knihy
Elinor Lipmanová se ve svých dílech s humorným nadhledem věnuje současné americké společnosti. Její próza se vyznačuje bystrým pozorováním, lehce ironickým pohledem na mezilidské vztahy a nečekanými zvraty. Autorka mistrně proplétá humor s hlubším zamyšlením nad životními situacemi, čímž čtenářům nabízí nejen pobavení, ale i podněty k zamyšlení. Její styl je svěží a jazykově vytříbený, což z ní činí oblíbenou autorku.






The View from Penthouse B
- 272 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
A sister story about love, loneliness, and new life in middle age, from the author of The Family Man and The Inn at Lake Devine.
Published to coincide with the major film "Then She Found Me," featuring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, and Colin Firth.
The Inn at Lake Devine
- 272 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
When her mother receives a notice about a Vermont inn that caters especially to non-Jewish guests, Natalie Marx becomes obsessed with the once-restricted, family-owned resort and wangles an invitation to join a friend on a vacation there.
Family Man
- 318 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
A phone call from his ex-wife disrupts Henry Archer's orderly life, reconnecting him with Thalia, his long-lost stepdaughter. Now twenty-nine and aspiring to be an actress, Thalia is navigating her own challenges, including a complicated relationship with her eccentric mother. As she moves into Henry's townhouse, their bond deepens, and Henry discovers new purpose and potential romance amidst the chaos of Thalia's life, sparking a journey of healing and rediscovery for both.
Faith Frankel buys a sweet but dilapidated bungalow in the hope of a peaceful life. When a policeman knows on the door, she discovers that the history of her new home is anything but tranquil. A madcap comedy from one of America's most acclaimed novelists.
The Dearly Departed
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Exploring the themes of returning to one's roots, the narrative delves into the complexities of reconciling with a challenging past. Through humor and warmth, the author weaves a story that intertwines love, golf, and the intricacies of DNA, highlighting the journey of self-discovery and the search for light amidst darkness.
My Latest Grievance
- 256 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
My Latest Grievance stars the beguiling teenager Frederica Hatch, the "Eloise of Dewing College." Born and raised in the dormitory of this small women's college and chafing under the care of "the most annoyingly evenhanded parental team in the history of civilization," Frederica is starting to feel that her life is stiflingly snug. That all changes with the arrival on campus of a new dorm mother, the glamorous Laura Lee French, the frenetic center of her own universe.
Rachel to the Rescue
- 304 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Will Rachel Klein bring down the President? Or will he manage to do that all by himself?
The contents of a discarded high-school yearbook take on a new urgency in this light-as-a-feather comedy