New Releases by Fannie Flagg

A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world—from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these warmhearted, always surprising stories about people who are finding clever ways to deal with the curveballs life sometimes throws at us. Velma in Kansas, a loving great-grandmother, struggles to bridge generational gaps with her family. We cheer for Helen, in Ithaca, New York, who takes an audacious course of action when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. In Bent Fork, Wyoming; in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in Tucson, Arizona; and in towns and cities all across America, people figure out inventive ways to overcome obstacles to happiness. And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Special Agent Frawley is studying the mysteries of being human from an original perspective. With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.

A tão aguardada continuação de Tomates verdes fritos Bud Threadgoode cresceu na fervilhante Parada do Apito, uma cidadezinha às margens de uma ferrovia. Ele foi criado por sua mãe, a séria e carola Ruth, e Idgie, a quem chamava de tia, uma mulher à frente de seu tempo, que adorava se divertir e quebrar as convenções. Juntas, elas criaram uma cafeteria que se tornou uma das maiores atrações das redondezas, conhecida pelo ambiente descontraído e seus famosos tomates verdes fritos, a especialidade da casa. Porém, para a total tristeza de Bud, a estrada de ferro que sustentava a cidade foi desativada e a Parada do Apito se tornou uma cidade-fantasma. Tomado pela saudade de sua infância, Bud decide fazer uma última viagem ao lugar onde nasceu, cresceu e aprendeu as lições mais valiosas da sua vida. Seu desejo é simplesmente ver o que sobrou de sua tão amada Parada do Apito. Nessa jornada, Bud vai fazer novos amigos, rever velhos conhecidos e desvendar segredos sobre quem ele é e as mulheres que o criaram, heroínas que romperam todas as barreiras em nome da felicidade. Em O incrível garoto da Parada do Apito, Fannie Flagg faz uma nova viagem aos cenários e personagens inesquecíveis de Tomates verdes fritos e sua adaptação cinematográfica da década de 1990. O livro é um romance emocionante sobre os segredos da infância, as memórias dos lugares onde crescemos e os momentos mágicos que tornam as vidas das pessoas comuns simplesmente fantásticas.

u200b" Le Whistle Stop Café était le foyer de tous ceux qui n''en avaient pas, c''était là qu''on se retrouvait tous, c''était là qu''était la vie. " Evelyn Couch, femme au foyer vivant mal l''approche de la cinquantaine, se rend chaque semaine dans une maison de retraite où elle se lie d''amitié avec Ninny Threadgoode, fringante octogénaire qui lui raconte ses fabuleuses histoires de jeunesse. Nous voici alors en Alabama, dans les années 1930. Commence alors l''aventure du Whistle Stop Café, bientôt connu de tous les laissés-pour-compte du pays pour être le refuge idéal contre les rigueurs de l''époque. Peu à peu, les personnages de cette vivifiante épopée deviennent pour Evelyn mieux que des amis : des modèles. Rassérénée par le récit de la vieille dame, ode à la joie, à la fraternité et à la résilience, notre héroïne reprend le dessus sur sa vie. Suivant les conseils de Ninny, elle va enfin pouvoir se confronter à ses peurs et retrouver le goût du bonheur. Une chronique nostalgique et tendre, généreuse et colorée, pleine de saveur et d''humour. " Une histoire drôle, généreuse et poignante " Harper Lee

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered, hometown memories, and the magical moments in ordinary lives, from the beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe “A gift, a blessing and a triumph . . . celebrates the bonds of family and friends—and the possibilities of recovery and renewal.”—The Free Lance–Star Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother, Ruth, church-going and proper, and his Aunt Idgie, the fun-loving hell-raiser. Together they ran the town’s popular Whistle Stop Cafe, known far and wide for its fun and famous fried green tomatoes. And as Bud often said of his childhood to his daughter Ruthie, “How lucky can you get?” But sadly, as the railroad yards shut down and Whistle Stop became a ghost town, nothing was left but boarded-up buildings and memories of a happier time. Then one day, Bud decides to take one last trip, just to see what has become of his beloved Whistle Stop. In so doing, he discovers new friends, as well as surprises about Idgie’s life, about Ninny Threadgoode and other beloved Fannie Flagg characters, and about the town itself. He also sets off a series of events, both touching and inspiring, which change his life and the lives of his daughter and many others. Could these events all be just coincidences? Or something else? And can you really go home again?

Tomates verdes fritos: a obra-prima que deu origem ao filme homônimo dos anos 1990 e encantou diversas gerações. Combinando humor irresistível a uma narrativa comovente, Fannie Flagg conta a história do Café da Parada do Apito, em um vilarejo isolado do Alabama – um dos estados mais pobres e repressivos dos Estados Unidos, marcado por sua rígida observação dos papéis sociais e sexuais e por uma inexorável hierarquia racial. Inaugurado pelo singular casal formado por Ruth — doce e reservada — e Idgie — ousada e libertária –, o Café torna-se ponto de encontro para os tipos humanos mais diversos e improváveis: sonhadores extravagantes, bandidos insólitos, sem-tetos vítimas da Depressão. Fannie Flagg usa capítulos curtos que alternam épocas — a década de 1980, as primeiras décadas do século XX, os anos 1930 —e histórias superpostas para criar um rico painel humano e social. O livro mistura as histórias do Café com os encontros casuais entre a dona de casa infeliz Evelyn Couch e a octogenária sra. Threadgoode numa casa de repouso. As protagonistas das memórias da sra. Threadgoode são Idge e Ruth, que quebram convenções e enfrentam todo tipo de ameaças e preconceitos. Ao longo de suas conversas, Evelyn acaba recuperando sua identidade e a sra. Threadgoode retoma seu próprio passado. Crônica de nostalgia e doçura, Tomates verdes fritos no café da Parada do Apito é uma deliciosa narrativa de amor, alegria e força que não nos deixa esquecer o maior segredo da vida: a amizade.

Det är november och snöstorm i Chicago när den medelålders Oswald Campbell får veta av sin läkare att han har högst några månader kvar att leva. Oswald är sjukpensionär, bor på ett ungkarlshotell och som enda anhörig finns exfrun. Läkaren föreslår att han ska söka sig till ett varmare klimat och sköta om sig. Av en tillfällighet får han telefonkontakt med en kvinna i den lilla sömniga staden Lost River i Alabama och hon ordnar inackordering åt honom hos en granne. Oswald tas till sin förvåning emot med stor entusiasm, inte minst av alla de änkor och ogifta damer som raskt börjar uppvakta honom. Visserligen är han inte den Romeo de sett fram emot, men de tar honom ändå under sina vingars skugga. Oswald börjar njuta av livet. När julen kommer inträffar något så häpnadsväckande att de som är med aldrig kommer att glömma det. Och i centrum finns en liten flicka och en röd fågel ...

Con lo stesso stile di Pomodori verdi fritti, Fannie Flagg regala ai suoi milioni di lettori un''altra storia di amore e speranza. L''inverno è alle porte e a Lost River, un piccolo paese nel profondo sud dell''Alabama, arriva l''anziano Mr. Campbell (orfano dalla nascita, trovato in una culla accanto a una lattina della famosa zuppa) per fuggire dal freddo di Chicago. Subito lo attende una brutta sorpresa: l''albergo dove deve alloggiare è bruciato. Al suo posto però ad accoglierlo c''è la casa di una stravagante signora. Le attenzioni degli abitanti di Lost River lo fanno sentire per la prima volta parte di una comunità, e quando Mr. Campbell conosce Patsy, una bambina timida con una gamba malata di cui nessuno si è mai occupato, viene conquistato dalla sua dolcezza e sente che quella è la sua famiglia.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is at her superb best in this fun-loving, moving novel about what it means to be truly alive. WINNER OF THE SOUTHERN BOOK PRIZE Elmwood Springs, Missouri, is a small town like any other, but something strange is happening at the cemetery. Still Meadows, as it’s called, is anything but still. Original, profound, The Whole Town’s Talking, a novel in the tradition of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town and Flagg’s own Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven, tells the story of Lordor Nordstrom, his Swedish mail-order bride, Katrina, and their neighbors and descendants as they live, love, die, and carry on in mysterious and surprising ways. Lordor Nordstrom created, in his wisdom, not only a lively town and a prosperous legacy for himself but also a beautiful final resting place for his family, friends, and neighbors yet to come. “Resting place” turns out to be a bit of a misnomer, however. Odd things begin to happen, and it starts the whole town talking. With her wild imagination, great storytelling, and deep understanding of folly and the human heart, the beloved Fannie Flagg tells an unforgettable story of life, afterlife, and the remarkable goings-on of ordinary people. In The Whole Town’s Talking, she reminds us that community is vital, life is a gift, and love never dies. Praise for The Whole Town’s Talking “A witty multigenerational saga . . . [Fannie] Flagg’s down-home wisdom, her affable humor and her long view of life offer a pleasant respite in nerve-jangling times.”—People “Fannie Flagg at her best.”—The Florida Times-Union “If there’s one thing Fannie Flagg can do better than anybody else, it’s tell a story, and she outdoes herself in The Whole Town’s Talking. . . . Brilliant . . . equally on the level as her famous Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.”—The Newport Plain Talk “Delightful.”—The Washington Post “A ringing affirmation of love, community and life itself.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

Take a tasty tour along the highways and unique back roads of the South with author Morgan Murphy as he uncovers the best eateries and unique recipes this region has to offer. Part cookbook, part delicious journey through the South, Southern LivingOff the Eaten Path is a discovery guide for people who love Southern food. Readers will accompany former Southern Living travel and food editor Morgan Murphy as he winds his way through the South to discover the restaurants and watering holes that showcase the true flavor of the region. Full-color photography takes readers inside these community landmarks. Prized recipes are pried out of secretive restaurant cooks and vetted in the Southern Living Test Kitchens so they can be replicated at home when readers can''t hit the road for their roadfood fix. Helpful tips accompany each recipe and explain how to up the flavor ante of classics like mac-n-cheese or country-style coleslaw the way the best diners do. Recollections and reflections from owners, patrons, and employees of these "off the eaten path" spots round out this book of travelers'' tales and delicious food finds. Southern LivingOff the Eaten Path features: 75 "dives" in 18 Southern States: from Texas to Florida to Maryland, and all points in between A feature on each restaurant, including two recipes, location information, fun facts, and a "Don''t-Miss" tip about their signature dish Rubbernecker Wonders: reviews of kitschy roadside attractions worthy of gawking, such as Solomon''s Castle in Ona, FL, and South of the Border on I-95 in Dillon, SC, where Dixie meets...Old Mexico Food Finds: blurbs about food purveyors along the route (cheese shop, dairy, sausage processor, etc.), local products produced in the area (honey, barbeque sauce, dressing, spice blend, etc.), and more

L''auteur de Beignets de tomates vertes signe l''un de ses romans les plus drôles et les plus émouvants. Elmwood Springs, Missouri. Elner Shimfissle, pétillante octogénaire, dérange un essaim de guêpes en cueillant des figues dans son arbre, se fait piquer et tombe de l''échelle. À l''hôpital, elle est déclarée morte. La nouvelle se propage vite dans la communauté. Tous ou presque évoquent cette femme d''un incroyable optimisme, toujours prête à rendre service. Son décès brutal pousse également ses proches à s''interroger sur le sens de la vie en général, et de la leur en particulier. C''est peut-être Elner elle-même qui, contre toute attente, détient les réponses à leurs questions. Revenue inopinément d''entre les morts, à la grande surprise des médecins et de sa famille, elle rapporte en effet des souvenirs de son bref passage dans l''au-delà. Ceux-ci vont bouleverser l''existence de cette petite ville jusqu''ici bien tranquille. On retrouve dans Nous irons tous au paradis tout le charme de Beignets de tomates vertes : humour, émotion, des personnages plus attachants les uns que les autres et, à travers les petites contrariétés de la vie, un appel au bonheur qui résonnera longtemps après avoir refermé ce livre.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. The one and only Fannie Flagg, beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven, and I Still Dream About You, is at her hilarious and superb best in this new comic mystery novel about two women who are forced to reimagine who they are. Mrs. Sookie Poole of Point Clear, Alabama, has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to relaxing and perhaps traveling with her husband, Earle. The only thing left to contend with is her mother, the formidable Lenore Simmons Krackenberry. Lenore may be a lot of fun for other people, but is, for the most part, an overbearing presence for her daughter. Then one day, quite by accident, Sookie discovers a secret about her mother’s past that knocks her for a loop and suddenly calls into question everything she ever thought she knew about herself, her family, and her future. Sookie begins a search for answers that takes her to California, the Midwest, and back in time, to the 1940s, when an irrepressible woman named Fritzi takes on the job of running her family’s filling station. Soon truck drivers are changing their routes to fill up at the All-Girl Filling Station. Then, Fritzi sees an opportunity for an even more groundbreaking adventure. As Sookie learns about the adventures of the girls at the All-Girl Filling Station, she finds herself with new inspiration for her own life. Fabulous, fun-filled, spanning decades and generations, and centered on a little-known aspect of America’s twentieth-century story, The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion is another irresistible novel by the remarkable Fannie Flagg. Praise for The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion “A beautifully told tale, world-class humor, and characters who live forever in a grateful reader’s world. Fannie Flagg keeps getting better and better. The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion proves it.”—Pat Conroy “If all the self-help books that promote ways to ‘find yourself’ were stacked in an enormous pile . . . none would approach the sweet wisdom with which Flagg infuses The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch “It’s Flagg’s pleasure to hit her characters with several happy endings, but the real happiness is that she’s given us another lovable—and quirky—novel.”—The Washington Post

La nouvelle comédie de l''auteur de Beignets de tomates vertes Après l''immense succès du livre et du film Beignets de tomates vertes, le nouveau roman de Fannie Flagg. Birmingham, États-Unis. Ex-Miss Alabama, Maggie Fortenberry a pris une grande décision : elle va mettre fin à ses jours. Elle n''est ni malade ni déprimée, son travail dans une petite agence immobilière est plutôt agréable, mais elle a trouvé malgré tout seize bonnes raisons d''en finir, la principale étant peut-être que, à 60 ans, elle pense avoir connu le meilleur de la vie. Maggie a donc arrêté la date de sa mort et se consacre désormais en toute discrétion à en régler les détails. Or, peu de temps avant de passer à l''acte, Maggie est invitée par une collègue, Brenda, à un spectacle de derviches tourneurs. La représentation étant dans moins d''une semaine, elle décide, pour faire plaisir à Brenda, de retarder l''ultime échéance. Elle est alors loin de se douter combien les jours à venir vont être riches en secrets dévoilés et en événements imprévus, lesquels vont lui montrer que l''existence a encore beaucoup plus à lui offrir qu''elle ne le croyait. Fannie Flagg nous donne un roman au charme fou, peuplé de personnages plus attachants les uns que les autres – Brenda, ses problèmes de poids et ses ambitions politiques, Ethel, la patronne de l''agence immobilière qui, à 88 ans, ne veut pas passer la main, etc. Le sort de cette petite communauté de femmes, et celui de Maggie en particulier, est le prétexte à une lecture qui vous fera passer du rire aux larmes.

Dena Nordstrom è alta, bionda e bellissima, lavora come giornalista televisiva a Manhattan e la sua carriera è al massimo dello splendore. La sua vita sembra perfetta, ma in realtà Dena è sfinita dai ritmi frenetici della metropoli, ed è infelice, anche se non se ne è ancora resa conto. Ci vorrà un tracollo fisico per costringerla a una vacanza e riportarla a Elmwood Springs, la piccola e sonnolenta cittadina in cui è cresciuta. Comincia qui per Dena il viaggio in un passato che la riguarda e che sembra nascondere qualcosa che potrebbe condizionare il suo futuro. Uno per volta, i segreti sulla sua famiglia sfuggono dallo scrigno in cui erano gelosamente custoditi rivelando un’insospettabile verità. I personaggi di Fannie Flagg sono pieni di vita, irresistibili, leali, ciarlieri e un po’ matti. E soprattutto possiedono una saggezza unica. — The Independent

Dal 1946 Dorothy racconta le cronache della sua placida cittadina, Elmwood Springs, attraverso la radio casalinga che ha sistemato in salotto: le sue trasmissioni sono piene di storie irresistibili, tra piccoli drammi, pettegolezzi, stranezze dei vicini di casa, episodi esilaranti, tutti intrecciati a formare la memoria di una piccola provincia americana e di una grande nazione in perpetuo cambiamento. Dorothy e la sua famiglia attraversano i decenni tra i Quaranta e i Novanta in questa vivace e irresistibile comunità del Missouri, in compagnia di una colorita schiera di personaggi stravaganti, dolci e pieni di umanità, che ci parlano con semplicità dei valori autentici dell’esistenza.

Una vera signora sa sempre quand’è il momento di uscire di scena. E Maggie Fortenberry, sessantenne affascinante che conosce almeno 48 modi di piegare il fazzoletto, ha deciso che quel momento è arrivato. Ex Miss Alabama e quasi Miss America, da ragazza nutriva grandi aspettative: un matrimonio felice, una bella casa elegante, una nidiata di figli. Al contrario oggi è single, depressa, e la sua scialba esistenza di agente immobiliare le riserva ben pochi brividi. Dunque la decisione è presa: è ora di farla finita. Ma con stile, certo, e senza dare troppo disturbo a nessuno. Mentre Maggie si prepara scrupolosamente all’evento, una serie di imprevisti interverranno a distrarla. Forse, dopotutto, la sua amica Hazel aveva ragione a dire che anche chi non è nato fortunato ha diritto a un lieto fine.

After the tremendous success of her novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and the beloved movie that followed, author Fannie Flagg received thousands of requests from all over the world asking for recipes from the little cafe of her Alabama childhood that was the model for the cafe in her novel. Now, she joyfully shares those recipes, in what may well be the first cookbook ever written by a satisfied customer rather than a cook! Inside you''ll find wonderful recipes for: * Skinless Fried Chicken * Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes * Baked Ham and Pineapple Rings * Baked Turkey with Traditional Cornbread Dressing * Black-eyed Peas * Fried Okra * Creamed Onions * Broccoli Casserole * Southern Cream Gravy * Fried Catfish * Scalloped Oysters * Down Home Crab Cakes * Beaten Biscuits * Corn Pones * Lemon Ice Box Pie * Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie * And much more! The recipes in Fannie Flagg''s Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook are all for delicious hearty happy food that comes with all sorts of things, from gravies to hot sauces (very often the secret''s in the sauce). But most of all this food, and this book, comes with love. "If you liked her novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and if you liked the movie they made from that novel, you''ll like this cookbook....It''s funny, just like Flagg." --Richmond Times-Dispatch "Recommended...All the traditional dishes are here, along with the author''s irreverent, irresistible commentary on Southern cooking and culture." --Library Journal Note: This edition does not include photos.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The beloved Fannie Flagg is at her irresistible and hilarious best in I Still Dream About You, a comic mystery romp through the streets of Birmingham, Alabama, past, present, and future. Meet Maggie Fortenberry, a still beautiful former Miss Alabama. To others, Maggie’s life seems practically perfect—she’s lovely, charming, and a successful agent at Red Mountain Realty. Still, Maggie can’t help but wonder how she wound up living a life so different from the one she dreamed of as a child. But just when things seem completely hopeless, and the secrets of Maggie’s past drive her to a radical plan to solve it all, Maggie discovers, quite by accident, that everybody, it seems, has at least one little secret. I Still Dream About You is a wonderful novel that is equal parts southern charm, murder mystery, and that perfect combination of comedy and old-fashioned wisdom that can be served up only by America’s own remarkable Fannie Flagg. Praise for I Still Dream About You “[Fannie Flagg is] a born storyteller.”—The New York Times Book Review “Undoubtedly [Flagg’s] wisest book, comic and compassionate . . . Born of a tender heart and nurtured by an imaginative mind, it’s certain to touch the reader’s soul.”—Richmond Times Dispatch “A fun and rollicking Nancy Drew mystery for grown-ups.”—The Birmingham News “Classic Fannie . . . What [Flagg] writes about, time and again, are the touching, terrifying, heartbreaking, hysterical, extraordinary, everyday things that make us human.”—Southern Living

A funny, serious, and compelling novel by Fannie Flagg, author of the beloved Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe (and prize-winning co-writer of the classic movie). “[This] tale of tough, eccentric, endearing women who first endure and then prevail. . . . will make you laugh out loud—and shed a few tears. . . . Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! is another rattling success.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch Once again, Flagg''s humor and respect and affection for her characters shine forth. Many inhabit small-town or suburban America. But this time, her heroine is urban: a brainy, beautiful, and ambitious rising star of 1970s television. Dena Nordstrom, pride of the network, is a woman whose future is full of promise, her present rich with complications, and her past marked by mystery. Among the colorful cast of characters are: Sookie, of Selma, Alabama, Dena''s exuberant college roommate, who is everything that Dena is not; she is thrilled by Dena''s success and will do everything short of signing autographs for her; Sookie''s a mom, a wife, and a Kappa forever Dena''s cousins, the Warrens, and her aunt Elner, of Elmwood Springs, Missouri, endearing, loyal, talkative, ditsy, and, in their way, wise Neighbor Dorothy, whose spirit hovers over them all through the radio show that she broadcast from her home in the 1940s Sidney Capello, pioneer of modern sleaze journalism and privateer of privacy, and Ira Wallace, his partner in tabloid television Several doctors, all of them taken with—and almost taken in by-Dena There are others, captivated by a woman who tries to go home again, not knowing where home or love lie.

Dies ist die Geschichte von Ruth Jamison und Idgie Threadgoode und ihrem Café in Whistle Stop, Alabama. Hier braucht niemand zu bezahlen, die Schwarzen werden trotz des KuKluxKlans bedient, und wenn es sein muß, halten die Menschen zusammen wie Pech und Schwefel. Ninnie Threadgoode erzählt der dicken, unscheinbaren Evelyn ihre Erinnerungen an diese wunderbare Zeit. Allmählich entwickelt sich eine Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Frauen, die Evelyn neuen Lebensmut gibt. Was Ninnie sie lehrt ist, daß Wärme und Humor reicher machen als alles Geld der Welt.

Diterjemahkan dari Can''t Wait to Get to Heaven karya Fannie Flagg. Terbitan Random House, New York 2006. Elner masih hidup! Atau, lebih tepatnya, kembali hidup! Mereka jadi bingung, mau menangis atau tertawa, ya? Penasaran kan, apa yang sebenarnya terjadi? The Day I Die merupakan kisah yang sangat lucu, penuh misteri, tetapi juga menghangatkan hati. Elner yang sudah begitu dekat dengan kematian pun akhirnya mengerti jawaban atas pertanyaan, mengapa manusia dilahirkan ke dunia dan seperti apa sih sebenarnya Surga itu? Nah, apakah itu juga pertanyaan yang sering mengusik hati kita? [Mizan, Hikmah, Novel, Indonesia]