She has published a total of eighteen novels, two books of short fiction, and eight books for children and young adults. Since that remarkable beginning, alice hoffman has become one of our most distinguished novelists. I think ive been writing continuously about survivorship. Her novel, here on earth, an oprah book club choice, was a modern reworking of some of the themes. Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and nonstandard romances and relationships. Coming in at number one on amazons best books of 2019 list is margaret atwoods the testament. Alice hoffman born march 16, 1952 is an american novelist and youngadult and childrens writer, best known for her 1995 novel practical magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name.
Practical magic by alice hoffman, the dovekeepers by alice hoffman, here on earth by alice hoffman, the. Aug 05, 2015 harvard book store welcomes local novelist alice hoffman, author of over thirty books, for a reading from her latest novel, the marriage of opposites. Hoffmans first job was at doubleday, which later published two of her novels. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, the rules of magic, the marriage of opposites, practical magic, the red garden, the oprahs book.
Alice hoffman is the author of more than 30 works of fiction, including the world that we knew, the rules of magic, the marriage of opposites, practical magic, the red garden, the oprahs book club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary things and the dovekeepers. Nov 23, 2016 alice hoffman returns to the fascinating landscape of contemporary magical realism in faithful, where the world is defined by unseen forces. Many of her books ranging from childrens books to young adults fiction have received numerous literary accolades and have been turned into films. Alice hoffman books list of books by author alice hoffman. The marriage of rachel and frederic is an unforgettable story of an extraordinary woman and her forbidden love. Below is a list of alice hoffmans books in order of when they were first released. Ever since her beginners success, alice hoffman proceeded to write 24 novels, 3 books on short fiction stories, and 8 books for children and young adults. Alice hoffman was born in new york city and grew up on long island.
In alice hoffman s novel, two jewish girls flee nazi germany under the care of a female golem. Her novel, here on earth 1997, an oprah book club choice, was a modern. Favourite alice hoffman book fans of alice hoffman librarything. Alice hoffman brings magical realism to the holocaust. November 10, 2006 alice hoffman is the author of 16 novels, most recently skylight confessions coming in january 07. One of the most prolific novelists in recent memory, alice hoffman is known for magical stories about love, marriage, betrayal, history, and friendship. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. And then, for me, the greatest discovery of my childhood reading life. Alice hoffman was born in new york city on march 16, 1952 and grew up on long island. In a career spanning three decades, alice hoffman has published more than two dozen novels for adults and teens, many of which are suffused with magic. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, practical magic, the rules of magic, the oprahs book club selection here on earth, the red garden, the dovekeepers, the museum of extraordinary things, the marriage of opposites, and faithful. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the rules of magic, practical magic, the marriage of opposites, the red garden, the oprahs book club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary things, and the dovekeepers.
Alice hoffman in my opinion is the premier author in womens literary fiction and has been one of my favorites for years. Alice hoffmans going a different way the boston globe. In the real world, though, she works quietly and consistently out of an old victorian house near boston that she shares with her husband, two sons, and three dogs. Weve picked our favorite alice hoffman books, from oprahs book. From the new york times bestselling author of the dovekeepers and the museum of extraordinary things. Their relationship results not only in controversy but in the birth of a son, who will someday become one of the greatest artists of his time. Alice hoffman is a prolific writer with a bent toward the magical and luminous, and its easy to imagine her at some fantastical loom, spinning tales of daily life turned to myth. Buy a cheap copy of blue diary book by alice hoffman.
Since the late 1970s, alice hoffman has been capturing fans with her expert literary prose of romance, history, mystery, and magic. Her novels have received mention as notable books of the year by the ne. Hoffman was an associate professor of labor history at penn state, where she founded the labor archives and oral history project. She was the recipient of a new jersey notable book award for ice queen. Get the best deals on alice hoffman 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. With her glorious prose and extraordinary eye, alice hoffman seems to know what it means to be human. Alice hoffman books, author biography, and reading level. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, practical magic, the rules of magic, the oprahs book club selection here on earth,the red garden, the dovekeepers,the museum of extraordinary things, the marriage of opposites, and faithful. Set in a world of lush, exquisite beauty, the marriage of opposites shows alice hoffman at the height of her considerable powers.
This novel expresses the universal truths that hoffman has been tracking throughout her large body of worktragedy isnt preceded, guilt can fester and consume its host, and often there is no remedy for loss. A timeless voice of adolescent rage and assurance, holden may rank highest in. Youve written many novels for adults and teenagers, as well as several picture books, and your latest, nightbird, is a middlegrade book. Alice hoffman born 1952 is a bestselling american author who has published. Mar 12, 2020 alice hoffman, american novelist whose books about women in search of their identities mix realism and the supernatural. Susan isaacs, newsday the courage to face the unthinkable. Order of alice hoffman books alice hoffman is an american author of fantasy, magic realism and historical fiction novels for adults, young adults and children. Explore books by alice hoffman with our selection at. All time emily bronte, author of the greatest psychological novel ever written, with the most complex. She attended adelphi university, and then received a mirrelees fellowship to the stanford university creative writing center, receiving an ma in creative writing. Her prose has captivated millions of readers around the world. Practical magic and aquamarine were both bestselling books and hollywood movies. Authors with similar writing style to alice hoffman.
It was my first alice hoffman book and after reading it i knew i had to read. After graduating from high school in 1969, she attended adelphi university, from which she received a ba, and then received a mirrellees fellowship to the stanford university creative writing center, which she attended in 1973 and 74, receiving an ma in creative writing. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter camille pissarrothe. What novels are considered the best by alice hoffman score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Add a bit of whimsy to your reading life by checking out any or all. Her notable novels included practical magic 1995, the dovekeepers 2011, and the world that we knew 2019. Alice hoffmans heroine seeks redemption after a car crash. What novels are considered the best by alice hoffman score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked. Feb 23, 2014 and then, for me, the greatest discovery of my childhood reading life. Alice hoffman books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Alice hoffman books list of books by alice hoffman. Alice hoffman pristine hardcover first edition, first. Atwoods latest hit is the successful sequel to her popular dystopian novel.
She has stated that some of her inspirations and favorite writers are emily bronte and ray bradbury. No one can combine those subjects quite like herand at the center of all her books are strong female characters that you cant help but root for. Alice hoffman is one of the mostloved writers of the century, with over 30 titles delighting readers of all ages across the globe. Mar 29, 2019 since the late 1970s, alice hoffman has been capturing fans with her expert literary prose of romance, history, mystery, and magic.
Alice hoffman became a published novelist in 1977 with the novel property of. I retreated into books as a child, and the novels i read gave me shelter from the chaos inside my own house. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, the rules of magic, the marriage of opposites, practical magic, the red garden, the oprahs book club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary things, and the dovekeepers. After retiring, she taught oral history methodology at bryn mawr college.
Discount prices on books by alice hoffman, including titles like faerie knitting. Hoffman wrote her first novel, property of, when she was 21 and a student at stanford. The one thing my father left behind when he took off was a box of books fantasy and science fiction. Elizabeth berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including open house an oprahs book club selection, talk before sleep, and the year of pleasures, as well as the short story collection the day i ate whatever i. Nov 18, 2016 one of the most prolific novelists in recent memory, alice hoffman is known for magical stories about love, marriage, betrayal, history, and friendship. Hoffman, the author of more than 30 books of fiction including practical magic and here on.