Michael Lista Knihy

Focusing on the intricacies of crime and human relationships, Michael Lista's storytelling reveals the profound truths hidden in ordinary details. His narratives explore chilling events, from a triple murder to a disastrous marriage, emphasizing the human connections involved. "The Human Scale" compiles his acclaimed magazine pieces, enriched with insightful postscripts detailing his writing process and the impact of his work. This collection exemplifies the art of long-form journalism, blending compelling storytelling with deep emotional resonance.

We're in love, but we're still Millennials. / What's wrong with our hearts is congenital. Splicing Byronic rhymes and Auden's meters with twenty-first century irreverence and the profane juxtaposition of a late-stage Twitter feed, the poems in Barfly, Michael Lista's third collection, are alternately aggressive, humane, LOL funny, and raw with break-your-heart vulnerability.