Lewis Buzbee écrit avec passion sur les étudiants et la vie en Californie. Ses œuvres pour jeunes adultes explorent souvent des thèmes d'histoire et du surnaturel, le tout enveloppé dans un langage riche et des personnages forts. L'approche d'écriture de Buzbee est profondément influencée par ses propres intérêts et expériences, donnant à ses histoires une qualité authentique et captivante.
In "The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop," author Buzbee celebrates the unique experience of bookstores, sharing his passion for books and their tactile joy. He intertwines personal anecdotes with a historical account of the bookseller's trade, from ancient Alexandria to Sylvia Beach's Paris bookstore, making it a delightful read for book lovers.
"A stately, moving first novel" (Kirkus Reviews), Fliegelman's Desire is a modern San Francisco version of the European urban wanderer. When Fliegelman's desire abandons him, he searches the city for her, only to discover that desire is everywhere, dn as treacherous and lovely as ever. Calvino meets Kafka, translated by Elkin.
Travis grapples with the unsettling transition to a pristine new development, feeling as if his surroundings are almost too perfect to be real. As he navigates this unfamiliar environment, he begins to uncover mysteries that challenge his perception of reality and the nature of his new home. The story explores themes of belief, adaptation, and the contrast between old and new, delving into how a change in scenery can provoke unexpected revelations.
The story revolves around Meg Pickel's quest to find her missing brother, Orion, leading her to a séance that may be linked to him. During her search, she encounters Charles Dickens, who is also wandering the streets of London. Concerned about the safety of children amidst a string of disappearances, Dickens seeks answers to inspire his writing. Their paths intertwine as they navigate the mysteries surrounding the city's dark events, blending elements of suspense and historical intrigue.
In The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, a Book Sense selection, Lewis Buzbee celebrates the unique experience of the bookstore-the smell and touch of books, the joy of getting lost in the deep canyons of shelves, and the silent community of readers. He shares his passion for books, which began with ordering through the Weekly Reader in grade school. Woven throughout is a fascinating historical account of the bookseller trade-from the great Alexandria library to Sylvia Beach's famous Paris bookstore, Shakespeare & Co. Rich with anecdotes, The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop is the perfect choice for those who relish the enduring pleasures of spending an afternoon finding just the right book.