On Writers and Writing 2012 Desk Diary

Sicilijanac

Set in 1950s Sicily, Mario Puzo's novel follows the life of legendary outlaw Salvatore "Turia" Giuliano, inspired by a real person. The story takes place in the post-war period, where poverty, corruption, and the mafia dominate Sicilian society.

Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude

Baer tell us how our government’s cynical relationship with our Middle Eastern ally and America’ s dependence on Saudi oil make us increasingly vulnerable to economic disaster and put us at risk for further acts of terrorism.

Raymond Carver i ja

This is a book of intimate diary entries, memories, letters, poems, conversations, and essays by writer and Carver's lifelong companion Tess Gallagher.

Ragtime

The novel Ragtime (1975) is one of E. L. Doctorow's most famous works, which masterfully interweaves fiction and real historical events. Ragtime is a powerful picture of American society, a novel that sheds light on true historical processes through ficti

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Kći snijega: pripovijest iz Aljaske

Jack London's first novel, Snow Daughter is a novel about a strong heroine who resists very rigid social conventions.