Laurie Colwin Livres

Guido et Vincent sont cousins et amis d'enfance. A ces trentenaires de la bonne société new-yorkaise, nantis d'un métier qui leur plaît et d'amis souriants, il ne manque que la femme de leurs rêves pour que la vie soit merveilleuse.Ils la rencontrent au même moment, l'un en la personne de l'élégante Holly, raffinée et secrète ; l'autre, de Mitsy, descendante d'immigrés russes, la rebelle jamais rassurée. Et les ennuis commencent. Disons plutôt les inquiétudes de l'amour, maladresses et malentendus, effusions et alarmes, comme s'il fallait se faire un petit peu mal pour apprécier son bonheur, dans un monde favorisé que l'auteur de Frank et Billy, figure emblématique du Manhattan des années 1980, nous dépeint avec un humour tendre et complice.

Mon mari est mort en bateau au large des côtes du Maine, et m'a laissée veuve à l'âge de vingt-sept ans. À l'époque, de nombreuses filles perdaient leur mari à cause de la guerre aérienne ou de la guerre terrestre [...]. Je n'ai eu aucun cruel télégramme d'excuses pour m'en informer ; aucun soldat en deuil à ma porte avec la lettre jamais envoyée, la montre, les effets personnels ; aucun enfant à consoler. " D'une écriture presque chuchotée, Laurie Colwin fait remonter un à un les souvenirs d'Elizabeth, réussissant ainsi, du plus profond du deuil, à trouver la voix juste, qui parle, avec une infinie délicatesse, de l'amour quand il est à tout jamais enfui.

Onze histoires d'amour, de famille, de passion : des couples qui doutent ou peinent à se former, des rencontres inespérées, improbables ou manquées pour un rien, des portraits contemporains autour d'intimités qui subsistent ou se créent.

Exploring the complexities of love and infidelity, the narrative follows Josephine "Billy" Delielle and Francis Clemens, who are both in marriages but find themselves entangled in a passionate affair. The story captures the excitement of their relationship, highlighting its glamorous beginnings while foreshadowing the emotional turmoil that comes with its eventual conclusion. Through their journey, the book delves into themes of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of seeking happiness outside of traditional commitments.

The triumphant sequel to Home Cooking by "a home cook, like you and me, whose charm and lack of pretension make her wonderfully human and a welcome companion as she chatters on about the small culinary accomplishments and discoveries that occur in her kitchen" (Chicago Tribune). Following the success of Home Cooking, Laurie Colwin returned to the kitchen to cook up this delightful mix of culinary recipes, advice, and personal anecdotes. With down-to-earth charm and wit, she discussed the many pleasures and problems of cooking at home, including such topics as "Desserts that Quiver," "The Duck Dilemma," "Real Food for Tots," "Turkey Angst," and "Catering on One Dollar a Head." As informative as it is entertaining, More Home Cooking is a rare treat for Colwin's many fans and for anyone who loves to spend time in the kitchen.

Weaving together memories, recipes, and wild tales of years spent in the kitchen, this title is author's manifesto on the joys of sharing food and entertaining. From the humble hot-plate of her one-room apartment to the crowded kitchens of bustling parties, she regales us with tales of meals gone both magnificently well and disastrously wrong.

A delightful romantic comedy celebrated by notable authors, this book offers a charming exploration of love and relationships. With its witty dialogue and relatable characters, it captures the nuances of romance while delivering humor and warmth. The late author's unique voice and engaging storytelling shine through, making it a beloved read for fans of the genre.

Within these fourteen hilarious and insightful tales of urban life, you'll meet: Raiford Phelps, an ornithologist who discovers new patterns of animal behavior when he meets Mary Leibnitz. Benno Morna, a temporary bachelor, free to indulge in TV, junk food, and Greenie Frenzel when his wholesome wife is out of town. Vincent Cadworthy and Guido Morris, whose elegant friendship is suddenly disrupted by Misty Berkowitz. Elizabeth Bayard, whose passion for order and civility does constant battle with her unruly loves. They are buffeted by the pressures of their jobs, imposed upon by their families and their surroundings, and remain ever hopeful of making sense of their lives. With compassion and biting wit, Laurie Colwin has created a new sort of comedy of manners.

One of the most beloved novels from the critically acclaimed novelist Laurie Colwin, Goodbye Without Leaving explores a woman's attempts to reconcile her rock-and-roll past with her significantly more sedate family life as a wife and mother. As a bored graduate student, Geraldine Colshares is plucked from her too-tame existence when she is invited to tour as the only white backup singer for Vernon and Ruby Shakely and the Shakettes. The exciting years she spends as a Shakette are a mixed blessing, however, because when she ultimately submits to a conventional life of marriage and children, she finds herself stuck in bittersweet recollections of life on the road. As she grudgingly searches for a path toward happiness that doesn't involve a Day-Glo neon minidress, readers will be enchanted by Geraldine's attempts to grow up, even though she's already an adult. Employing Colwin's usual dry wit and candor, Goodbye Without Leaving is a classic novel from the writer hailed as "ingenious, comic, and spirited" by the Boston Globe and "a writer of originality and vision" by the San Francisco Chronicle.