Im so excited to welcome one of my favorite authors, matthew quick, to the blog today. Matthew quick author of the silver linings playbook goodreads. Matthew quick aka q is the new york times bestselling author of several novels, including the silver linings playbook, which was made into an oscarwinning film, and the good luck of right now. From matthew quick, the new york times bestselling author of the silver linings playbook, comes the good luck of right now, a funny and tender story about family, friendship, grief, acceptance, and richard gerean entertaining and inspiring tale that will leave you pondering the rhythms of the universe and marveling at the power of kindness and love. A heartwarming new york times bestselling novel, now a major movie by david o. Matthew quick books list of books by author matthew quick. Oktober 1973 in oaklyn new jersey, vereinigte staaten ist ein. Author matthew quicks complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Reason youre alive by matthew quick paperback book for.
His work has appeared in the boston phoenix, meridian, the sun, agni and several other journals. His work has appeared in the boston phoenix, meridian, the sun, agni and several other. You may remember when i gushed talked about his first ya novel, sorta like a rock star, which i read as an arc back in 2009. During the years he spends in a neural health facility, pat peoples formulates a theory about silver linings. Online ordering and subscription to our new books info. Matthew quick audio books, best sellers, author bio. The good luck of right now is only the second nominally adult novel by matthew quick, whose attentiongetting first was the silver linings playbook. That book totally blew me away and, for someone who reads dozens of books per month, that doesnt happen for me often. It is a ride from start to finish and i absolutely loved it, and fly eagles fly. Matthew quick author of the silver linings playbook. He is married to the novelistpianist alicia bessette. Like all other books of matthew quick, even the silver linings playbook had a character that suffered from mental issues. Matthew quick is the new york times bestselling author of the silver linings playbook, which was made into an. John green, rainbow rowell and now silver linings playbook author matthew quick have all gone meta to great.
Matthew quick born october 23, 1973 is an american writer of adult and young adult fiction. Shop the latest titles by matthew quick at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Order of matthew quick books matthew quick is an american author of fiction for adults and young adults. Matthew quick is the new york times bestselling author of the silver linings playbook, which was made into an oscarwinning film. The film based on matthew quicks debut novel is basis of hit film up for eight oscars.
You can lose yourself in repetitionquiet your thoughts. From matthew quick, the author of the silverlinings playbook, comes a powerful young adult novel about basketball, outerspace and friendship. An aspiring feminist and underappreciated housewife embarks on an odyssey to find human decency and goodness and her high school english teacher in new york times bestselling author matthew quicks offbeat masterpiece, a quirky ode to love, f. He lives in brokendown bellmont, a town ruled by the irish mob, drugs, violence, and. Matthew quick, 33, is a writer living in massachusetts. The new york times bestselling author of the silver linings playbook offers a timely novel featuring his most fascinating character yet, a vietnam vet. It takes place in bellmont, a town ruled by the irish mob, drugs, violence, and racially charged rivalries and. Quick offers timely reminders that real people exist behind stereotypes and humanity is complex but beautiful in its messiness, even if it takes a little extra time and effort beyond a kneejerk to. Matthew quick is the author of the silver linings playbook and two young adult novels, sorta like a rock star and boy 21.
About the author matthew quick aka q is the new york times bestselling author of several novels, including the silver linings playbook, which was made into an oscarwinning film, and the good luck of right now. Browse audiobooks written by matthew quick sorted by. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Matthew quick is the new york times bestselling author of the. The silver linings playbook english edition kindle ausgabe. Matthew quick has created quite the heartbreaker of a novel in the silver linings playbook. A fantastic story of denial, love of all sorts, and redemption, the silver linings playbook shows us a mind of a mentally disturbed man with nonstop drive to find the silver linings in life. Born on october 23rd, 1973 in philadelphia, matthew had a love for literature ever since his school days. Finley doesnt say much, and his basketball teammates fondly call him white rabbit, both for his quiet demeanor and for being the only white player on his high school team. His work received the 2009 penhemingway award honorable mention.
Boy21 is a young adult novel written by author matthew quick. For readers who love john green and rainbow rowell. Browse audiobooks written by matthew quick sorted by best selling this month page 1. Love may fail is a story of the great highs and lows of existence, and of the heartache and daring choices it takes to become the person you know deep down you are meant to be. Framed and on the run for his life, a former secret service agent discovers how far some men will go to grasp the highest office in the land in this electrifying tale from the author of the night agenta propulsive political thriller reminiscent of the best early baldacci and grisham novels as a secret service agent, nick averose spent a decade protecting the most powerful men and. Without shying away from the difficulties of domestic life, it charts a. See all books authored by matthew quick, including forgive me, leonard peacock, and the silver linings playbook.
The book has been sold abroad to picador in the uk, salani in italy, and via magna in spain. Matthew quick wurde 1973 in oaklyn, new jersey geboren. Matthew quick discusses the good luck of right now, movies, synchronicity and fate what draws you to writing about characters with mental health issues. Matthew quicks debut adult novel, the silver linings playbook, was published to wide acclaim. The silver linings playbook is the riotous and poignant story of how one man regains his memory and comes to terms with the magnitude of his wifes betrayal. Russell has signed on to write the screenplay and to direct the film. The latest from matthew quick, author of the silver linings playbook, has already been optioned for film, and its easy to see why. Matthew quick farrar, straus and giroux sarah crichton books. His novels have been translated into 20 languages and optioned for film. The silver linings playbook matthew quick macmillan. I enjoyed every page of matthew quicks sentimental wording and humor.
Take a look at free excerpts from the books, and sign up for. From matthew quick, bestselling author of the silver linings playbook, comes every exquisite thing, a quirky and deeply moving novel about a teens journey through love, rebellion and belonging. Just a year after graduating from harvard law school, mike ford landed a great job with the davies group. The good luck of right now matthew quick hardcover.
Matthew quick is one of the most prominent names in the world of youngadult fiction. Silver linings playbook success isnt exactly how author. Quicks novel does not undercut either political pole as much as the entire divisive state of modern discourse. Matthew quick is the author of the silver linings playbook, which was made into an academy awardwinning film, and the young adult novels sorta like a rock star, boy21, and forgive me, leonard peacock. Like all other books of matthew quick, even the silver linings playbook had a character that. I write about people who see the world in unique, deceptively simple. Russellnominated for eight academy awards including best picture, four golden globes, and four. His work has received many honorsincluding a penhemingway award honorable mentionbeen translated into many languages, and.
Matthew quirk is the new york times bestselling author of hour of the assassin, the night agent, dead man switch, cold barrel zero, the directive, and the 500, an edgar nominee and the winner of the thriller and strand critics awards. His work has been translated into thirty languages and has received a penhemingway award honorable mention. Simak, roger zelasny, roger zelazny and daniel keyes. Provides medical books, cdroms, journals to the health sciences professionals.