Best Selling Books by Fannie Flagg

Folksy and fresh, endearing and affecting, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is a now-classic novel about two women: Evelyn, who’s in the sad slump of middle age, and gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode, who’s telling her life story. Her tale includes two more women—the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her friend Ruth—who back in the thirties ran a little place in Whistle Stop, Alabama, offering good coffee, southern barbecue, and all kinds of love and laughter—even an occasional murder. And as the past unfolds, the present will never be quite the same again. Praise for Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe “A real novel and a good one [from] the busy brain of a born storyteller.”—The New York Times “Happily for us, Fannie Flagg has preserved [the Threadgoodes] in a richly comic, poignant narrative that records the exuberance of their lives, the sadness of their departure.”—Harper Lee “This whole literary enterprise shines with honesty, gallantry, and love of perfect details that might otherwise be forgotten.”—Los Angeles Times “Funny and macabre.”—The Washington Post “Courageous and wise.”—Houston Chronicle

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES AT THE WHISTLE STOP CAFe is the story of two women in the 1980s, of gray-headed Mrs. Threadgoode telling her life story to Evelyn, who is in the sad slump of middle age. The tale she tells is also of two women-of the irrepressibly daredevilish tomboy Idgie and her friend Ruth-who back in the thirties ran a little place in Whistle Stop, Alabama, a Southern kind of Cafe Wobegon offering good barbecue and good coffee and all kinds of love and laughter, even an occasional murder. And as the past unfolds, the present-for Evelyn and for us-will never quite be the same.

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]

With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic. Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.

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

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.

A heartwarming new novel by the best-selling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe captures the humorous and complex realities of ordinary people living in Elmwood Springs, Missouri, including Neighbor Dorothy, a radio hostess, her son Bobby, the Oatman Family gospel singers, and hotshot salesman Hamm Sparks. Reprint.

Combining southern warmth with unabashed emotion and side-splitting hilarity, Fannie Flagg takes readers back to Elmwood Springs, Missouri, where the most unlikely and surprising experiences of a high-spirited octogenarian inspire a town to ponder the age-old question: Why are we here? Life is the strangest thing. One minute, Mrs. Elner Shimfissle is up in her tree, picking figs, and the next thing she knows, she is off on an adventure she never dreamed of, running into people she never in a million years expected to meet. Meanwhile, back home, Elner’s nervous, high-strung niece Norma faints and winds up in bed with a cold rag on her head; Elner’s neighbor Verbena rushes immediately to the Bible; her truck driver friend, Luther Griggs, runs his eighteen-wheeler into a ditch–and the entire town is thrown for a loop and left wondering, “What is life all about, anyway?” Except for Tot Whooten, who owns Tot’s Tell It Like It Is Beauty Shop. Her main concern is that the end of the world might come before she can collect her social security. In this comedy-mystery, those near and dear to Elner discover something wonderful: Heaven is actually right here, right now, with people you love, neighbors you help, friendships you keep. Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven is proof once more that Fannie Flagg “was put on this earth to write” (Southern Living), spinning tales as sweet and refreshing as iced tea on a summer day, with a little extra kick thrown in.

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

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

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.

“A hilarious, endearing novel.”—Los Angeles Times In Fannie Flagg’s high-spirited first novel, we meet Daisy Fay Harper in the spring of 1952, where she’s “not doing much except sitting around waiting for the sixth grade.” When she leaves Shell Beach, Mississippi, in September 1959, she is packed up and ready for the Miss America Pageant, vowing “I won’t come back until I’m somebody.” But in our hearts she already is. Sassy and irreverent from the get-go, Daisy Fay takes us on a rollicking journey through her formative years on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. There, at The End of the Road of the South, the family malt shop freezer holds unspeakable things, society maven Mrs. Dot hosts Junior Debutante meetings and shares inspired thoughts for the week (such as “sincerity is as valuable as radium”), and Daisy Fay’s Daddy hatches a quick-cash scheme that involves resurrecting his daughter from the dead in a carefully orchestrated miracle. Along the way, Daisy Fay does a lot of growing up, emerging as one of the most hilarious, appealing, and prized characters in modern fiction. Praise for Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man “Sheer unbeatable entertainment.”—Cosmopolitan “Unforgettable and irresistible.”—Chattanooga Free Press “Side-splittingly funny.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer

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?

La suite tant attendue de Beignets de Tomates Vertes Bud a grandi dans la petite ville ferroviaire de Whistle Stop, Alabama, avec sa mère Ruth et sa tante Idgie – incontrôlable pétroleuse. Ensemble, elles ont tenu le fameux Whistle Stop Café, connu dans le monde entier pour ses succulents beignets de tomates vertes. Hélas, tout a une fin. La gare a fermé, Whistle Stop est devenue une ville-fantôme. Il n''en est resté que des bâtiments condamnés et le souvenir diffus d''un bonheur enfui. Malgré tout, Bud décide d''y accomplir un dernier voyage afin de revoir l''endroit où il fut si heureux. Chemin faisant, il va se faire de nouveaux amis, apprendre des choses surprenantes sur les gens qu''il a connus et dont il croyait tout savoir. Surtout, il va déclencher une série d''événements qui vont changer non seulement sa vie, mais aussi celle de ses proches. Avec, en arrière-plan, cette question : ce que nous prenons pour des coïncidences en sont-elles réellement ? Tout aussi réconfortant, inspirant et enchanteur que Beignets de tomates vertes, Retour à Whistle Stop est une ode à la vie et à la magie du quotidien.

Returning to Elmwood Springs, Mo., (where her sprawling 22 novel, Standing in the Rainbow, chronicled the small town''s inhabitants over five decades), Flagg keeps this outing much more tightly-focused; most of the novel takes place over a few days. Octogenarian Elner Shimfissle falls off a ladder after accidentally disturbing a hornets'' nest while picking figs. After she dies at the hospital, the novel''s bite-size chapters alternate between funny and touching vignettes showing how Elner''s death and life has affected dozens of people in town, interspersed with scenes of Elner''s laugh-out-loud assent into the hereafter. From there, the plot offers readers a series of delightful surprises. Perhaps Flagg''s funniest novel since her debut, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, she''s created a charming, life-affirming tale and a full cast of memorable characters, including Elner''s late sister, Ida, who greets her in heaven still carrying her purse and a grudge about the bad hair styling she got for her funeral. Flagg is an expert at balancing pathos with plenty of Southern sass, and this could very well be the feel-good read of the summer. Library Journal.

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

The journal of Daisy Fay Harper from 1952, when she is eleven years old, through the next six years and her crowning as Miss Mississippi.

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.

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.

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.