Alessandra Osti Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Půvabné dívky v krásných šatech, které se baví až do svítání na večírcích, neodolatelní mladíci s prohnaným úsměvem a nebezpečnými úmysly. Drobné lži, temná tajemství a skandální vztahy. Takový je Manhattan v roce 1899… Manhattanské společenské scéně vládnou Elizabeth a Diana Hollandovy. Když zjistí, že jejich postavení je velice vratké, náhle všichni představují hrozbu pro jejich šťastnou budoucnost. Tenhle vzrušující výlet do věku nevinnosti, který se odehrává ve světě bohatství a klamu, má ovšem k nevinnosti nesmírně daleko.

Focusing on the life of John Fante, this biography reveals how Los Angeles served as a profound source of inspiration for the author. Stephen Cooper, an English and film studies professor, delves into Fante's experiences and influences, providing insights into his literary contributions and the city's impact on his work. The narrative highlights Fante's journey and the themes that resonate throughout his writing, making it a compelling exploration of both the man and the city he cherished.

"Fante was my God." Charles Bukowski. A cult author and his forgotten novel are rediscovered. This is the story of Dominic Molise, set during the Great Depression, depicting both personal and class struggles. It is a moving and humorous novel about youth and its dissolution into adulthood. Seventeen-year-old Dominic Molise is trapped in a small town at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the 1930s, longing to become a baseball star. He dreams of great victories, recognition, and love. Instead, he grapples with his Italian heritage and the pressure to work in the family business. Stacking bricks is not his aspiration. His father tries to protect him from inevitable failure, urging him to take up a trowel instead of a baseball bat. His mother resorts to prayer, but Dominic continues to dream.