Weather
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
From the author of Dept. of Speculation, a dazzling and deadpan new novel about hope and despair, fear and comfort as it plays out in these times of environmental and political turbulence.
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Jenny Offill is an American author whose works are distinguished by their incisive explorations of the human psyche and the complexities of relationships. Her prose delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning within everyday life. With a distinctive voice that blends humor and profound melancholy, Offill captures the fragility of human existence while celebrating its enduring resilience. Her literary contribution lies in illuminating the small, potent moments that shape our lives and identities.
- 2020
- 2015
Dept. of Speculation. Amt für Mutmaßungen, englische Ausgabe
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Admired by critics, adored by readers, Dept. of Speculation is an annihilating, electrifying account of marriage and motherhood, love and madness.
- 2015
_______________ 'Unexpectedly funny' - New York Times 'Full of imagination, humour and invention ... A glorious debut' - Irish Times 'Mesmerising ... She writes with a heartbreaking clarity ... and is dexterously able to evoke emotional extremity through pitch-perfect narrative compression' - The Times _______________ THE EXQUISITE DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF WEATHER, SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2020 To eight-year-old Grace Davitt, her mother, Anna, is a puzzling yet wonderful mystery. This is a woman who has seen a sea serpent in the lake, who paints a timeline of the universe on the sewing-room wall, and who teaches her daughter a secret language which only they can speak. For Grace's father, however, the only truth is science, and increasingly he finds himself shut out by Anna as she draws Grace deeper and deeper into a strange world of myth and obsession. _______________ Selected as a Book of the Year in Guardian, Telegraph, Observer, Irish Times and New York Times 'The charisma and damage of madness lend a desperate glamour' - Elle 'A gem of a book' - Tatler 'Brilliantly captures the confusion of childhood' - Red
- 2014
A little girl wants a pet. She's not fussy, any will do. Her mother said no to a bird and bunny and trained seal. Then she agrees to the sloth, Sparky! Sloths don't know how to fetch. Or roll over. But they sure know how to play dead. What's an eager pet owner to do?
- 2014
The ingenious author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn't good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there's something about Sparky that is irresistible. Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award
- 2014
They used to send each other letters. The return address was always the same: Dept. of Speculation. They used to be young, brave, and giddy with hopes for their future. They got married, had a child, and skated through all the small calamities of family life. But then, slowly, quietly something changes. As the years rush by, fears creep in and doubts accumlate until finally their life as they know it cracks apart and they find themselves forced to reassess what they have lost, what is left, and what they want now.
- 2011
Celebrated for its joyful and clever whimsy, the book delights readers with its heartwarming narrative that brightens the spirit. The engaging storytelling and imaginative elements promise to uplift and entertain, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a lighthearted escape. Kirkus Reviews highlights its ability to bring happiness and shine to everyday life, suggesting it is a must-read for anyone in search of positivity.