Laurie Colwin était une auteure acclamée de romans et de recueils de nouvelles. Ses récits plongent dans les complexités des relations humaines et les nuances de la vie quotidienne, révélant une profonde compréhension de la condition humaine. Avec un sens aigu du détail et une sensibilité chaleureuse et souvent humoristique, Colwin a créé des personnages mémorables et des histoires captivantes qui ont profondément touché les lecteurs.
Guido, Vincent, Holly et Misty ont trente ans, vivent à New York, et veulent tous une vie "vraiment merveilleuse". Les personnages de Laurie Colwin sont, une fois de plus, terriblement amoureux... Mis en scène avec subtilité et un humour inimitable, après Frank et Billy et Accidents, Une vie merveilleuse est le troisième roman de Laurie Colwin traduit aux éditions Autrement.
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.
This collection of stories about love and privacy is serious , funny, tender, and alive with the elegance and spirit that characterize Laurie Colwin's work. In these stories, the reader moves among young men and women: pianists, historians, book illustrators, architects; women who are composed and inimitably sassy; and men who are magnetic, adventurous in love, or fiendishly elusive. They are people who are experiencing, often for the first time, the starting, enriching, and maddening complications of adult life.
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.
Weaving together memories, recipes, and wild tales of years spent in the kitchen, the acclaimed author of Happy All the Time delivers a beloved cookbook manifesto on the joys of sharing food and entertaining. • With a foreword by Ruth Reichl. “As much memoir as cookbook and as much about eating as cooking.” —The New York Times Book Review From the humble hotplate of her one-room apartment to the crowded kitchens of bustling parties, Colwin regales us with tales of meals gone both magnificently well and disastrously wrong. Hilarious, personal, and full of Colwin’s hard-won expertise, Home Cooking will speak to the heart of any amateur cook, professional chef, or food lover.