Curtis Sittenfeld Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Exploring themes of marriage and female friendship, this collection features twelve compelling stories that delve into the complexities of women's lives. Notably, "Lost But Not Forgotten" revisits Lee Fiora from the author's earlier work, reflecting on her reunion and past memories. Other narratives include a woman's reconnection with old friends post-divorce and a photographer's shocking realization about her documentary. With sharp wit, the author critiques societal norms surrounding fame, ambition, and intimacy, revealing the unspoken thoughts of women navigating their pursuits.

Jednatřicetiletá Casey se cítí ztracená. Trápí ji žal po smrti matky i nedávný krach milostného vztahu. Šest let rozepsaný román také stále nikam nevede, dluhy bobtnají, přátelé a vrstevníci se vdávají, žení a zakládají rodiny, jen ona si na podobnou cestu životem připadá jaksi nepatřičně stará. Potom se Casey seznámí s milým a hezkým Silasem, který její zájem opětuje. O pár týdnů později však vstoupí do života Oscar, který je o poznání starší, má dva syny a kupu starostí, uhrančivý, zvláštní. Milostný trojúhelník je na světě a Casey se v něm zmítá mezi dvěma velmi odlišnými vztahy, z nichž každý nabízí velmi odlišnou budoucnost. Ale ten román přece taky musí dopsat…

"Sally Milz is a sketch writer for The Night Owls, the late night live comedy show that airs each Saturday. With a couple of heartbreaks under her belt, she's long abandoned the search for love, settling instead for the occasional hook-up, career success, and a close relationship with her stepfather to round out a satisfying life. But when Sally's friend and fellow writer Danny Horst begins dating Annabel, a glamorous actress who guest-hosted the show, he joins the not-so-exclusive group of talented but average-looking and even dorky men at the show-and in society at large-who've gotten romantically involved with incredibly beautiful and accomplished women. Sally channels her annoyance into a sketch called the Danny Horst Rule, poking fun at this phenomenon while underscoring how unlikely it is that the reverse would ever happen for a woman. Enter Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation with a reputation for dating models, who signed on as both host and musical guest for this week's show. Dazzled by his charms, Sally hits it off with Noah instantly, and as they collaborate on one sketch after another, she begins to wonder if there might actually be sparks flying. But this isn't a romantic comedy-it's real life. And in real life, someone like him would never date someone like her . . . right?"-- Provided by publisher

A Reese's Book Club Pick and bestseller, this humorous and tender novel follows Sally Milz, a successful script writer for a late-night TV comedy show, who has given up on love after a series of heartbreaks. When her friend starts dating a glamorous actress, Sally channels her frustration into a sketch that critiques the societal norms of romance, particularly how average-looking men often date beautiful women while the reverse seems unlikely. Her perspective shifts when she meets Noah, a pop idol known for dating models. This encounter forces her to confront her assumptions about love and attraction. The story cleverly explores the complexities of modern relationships, challenging the notion that life mirrors a romantic comedy. With sharp wit and compassion, the narrative delves into the unpredictable nature of love, revealing that the heart often defies societal expectations. Readers have praised the book for its engaging characters and humor, describing it as a delightful escape that offers a masterclass in writing. It stands out for making its characters feel more authentic than typical romantic comedies, ensuring a reading experience that is both enjoyable and thought-provoking.

This collection of stories illuminates human experience and gracefully upends our assumptions about class and race, envy and disappointment, gender and celebrity

WHAT IF HILLARY RODHAM HAD TURNED DOWN BILL CLINTON'S PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE? 'Awfully opinionated for a girl' is what they call Hillary as she grows up in her Chicago suburb. Smart, diligent, and a bit plain, that's the general consensus. Then Hillary goes to college, and her star rises. At Yale Law School, she continues to be a leader- and catches the eye of driven, handsome and charismatic Bill. But when he asks her to marry him, Hillary gives him a firm No. The rest, as they say, isn't history. How might things have turned out for them, for America, for the world itself, if Hillary Rodham had really turned down Bill Clinton? With her sharp but always compassionate eye, Sittenfeld explores the loneliness, moral ambivalence and iron determination that characterise the quest for high office, as well as the painful compromises demanded of female ambition in a world ruled by men. Uncannily astute and witty in the telling, RODHAM is a brilliant reimagining - an unmissable literary landmark and truly a novel of our times.

New York Times best-selling author Curtis Sittenfeld selects the twenty best short stories of the year.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 SUNDAY TIMES EFG SHORT STORY AWARD: 'Do-Over', one of the stories in this dazzling, smart and razor-sharp first collection by Curtis Sittenfeld, Sunday Times bestselling author of Eligible and American Wife. In ‘The World Has Many Butterflies’, a married woman flirts with a man she meets at parties by playing You think it, I’ll say it, putting into words the bitchy things she guesses he's thinking about their fellow guests. But she is in for a shock when, in time, she finds out what was really in his mind. ‘The Nominee’ sees Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, confessing her surprising true feelings about a woman journalist she has sparred with over the years. In ‘Gender Studies’, a visiting academic sleeps with her taxi driver, for what turns out to be all the wrong reasons.The theme that unites these stories is how even the cleverest people tend to misread others, and how much we all deceive ourselves. Sharp and tender, funny and wise, they show Sittenfeld’s knack for creating real, believable characters that spring off the page, while also skewering contemporary mores with brilliant dry wit.