Books by Lorrie Moore
“I just love the irreverent stories of Lorrie Moore, who brings an acerbic wit and lightness of touch to even the darkest subject matter. In my opinion, her greatest gift lies in her sharp characterisation, in which she captures in a few deft sentences an entire personhood of a type you might meet in the street—flawed and wrongheaded and yet lovable for all their quirks. Those skills are displayed beautifully in her very funny short story ‘You’re Ugly, Too,’ whose protagonist Zoë Hendricks, a history professor at a liberal arts college in Illinois, who—single and directionless, and full of disdain for her Midwestern students and colleagues—struggles to find purpose and meaning.” Read more...
Cal Flyn, Five Books Editor
“It’s about this sense of tragedy and intensity that comes from having a very close adolescent friendship.” Read more...
Emma Jane Unsworth, Novelist
Interviews where books by Lorrie Moore were recommended
The best books on Friendship, recommended by Emma Jane Unsworth
The award-winning writer recommends the best books on friendship, the theme of her latest novel Animals.
Award-Winning Novels of 2024, recommended by Cal Flyn
If you struggle to keep abreast of notable new novels, it can be helpful to check the consult a list of winners of recent literary awards. The juries of major prizes often wade through dozens or even hundreds of submissions when they put together their shortlists, and are therefore well placed to offer informed recommendations. Here, we’ve put together an easy to consult round-up of novels that won big literary awards in 2024.
Funny Short Stories, recommended by Cal Flyn
In the mood for a tall tale that will make you laugh? We’ve rounded up five of the best funny short story collections that will entertain you, surprise you, and maybe even shock you.
