Alessandra Osti Orden de los libros (cronológico)

Una historia de amor, rebeldía, glamour y misterio en el vibrante Manhattan de 1899. Las hermanas Holland, Elizabeth y Diana, son parte de una de las familias más respetadas de Nueva York, admiradas por su belleza y elegancia. Sin embargo, su vida de lujos y fiestas es solo una fachada; la muerte de su padre ha revelado un abismo de deudas que podría arruinar su reputación. Para preservar su estatus social, Elizabeth se ve obligada a aceptar un matrimonio de conveniencia con Henry Schoonmaker, un atractivo y elegante soltero de oro de la alta sociedad, conocido por su vida nocturna desenfrenada. A pocos días de la boda, surgen dos secretos que amenazan con desbaratar el evento más esperado por la élite neoyorquina. Por un lado, Penélope Hayes, la mejor amiga de Elizabeth, está perdidamente enamorada de Henry y no está dispuesta a renunciar a él. Por otro lado, Elizabeth mantiene un affair secreto y prohibido con Will Maker, un sirviente de su hogar. La tensión entre el deber y el deseo se intensifica, revelando la fragilidad de las apariencias en un mundo donde el glamour es solo una máscara.

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.