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Calvin Trillin

    Calvin Trillin is a celebrated American journalist and author, renowned for his masterful blend of humor and serious journalism. His work often delves into cultural and societal phenomena, maintaining a distinctive style rich in observation and irony. While best known for his humorous writings on food and dining, Trillin's output also encompasses profound reportage and fiction. His unique ability to observe and comment on American life makes him an irreplaceable voice in contemporary literature.

    The Lede
    Tepper isn't going out
    Too Soon to Tell
    Dogfight
    Deciding the next decider
    • 2024
    • 2012

      Dogfight

      • 154 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(322)Add rating

      Presents a humorous ode to the 2012 presidential election that likens the campaign to a three-ring circus and includes riffs on figures ranging from Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich to Rick Perry and Rick Santorum.

      Dogfight
    • 2008
    • 2001

      Tepper isn't going out

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.7(1582)Add rating

      Fantastically funny and offbeat, Tepper Isn't Going Out is a novel about a seemingly straightforward man who, in his search for a quiet life and a beautiful parking spot, inadvertently attracts the attention of an entire city.

      Tepper isn't going out
    • 1996

      A collection of topical essays deals with matters of the family, educational issues, world affairs, and language in short articles that offer a humorous look at the quirks of society

      Too Soon to Tell