Calling Mr. Lonely Hearts
Explore our curated list on calling lonely hearts, featuring The Liar's Diary by Patry Francis and Nathanael West's Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust—essential fiction on isolation, longing, and the search for connection.
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The Liar's Diary
by Patry Francis
Drawn to a vibrant newcomer who has been breaking hearts in their community, Jeanne Cross discovers that she and the woman share deep-seeted emotional needs, a commonality that turns deadly when her son is framed for murder.
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Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust
by Nathanael West
Two classic short stories, one about a male reporter who writes an advice column, and the other, about people who have migrated to California in expectation of health and ease.