John O'Hara

Born in Pottsville in 1905, John O'Hara is the author of numerous novels and short stories written from the 1930's through the 1960's. Many works are quite critically acclaimed and highly regarded in American Literature.

Appointment in Samarra ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
 John O'Hara / Hardcover / Published 1994

"Appointment in Samarra" tells a story of class and social restraints in Gibbsville, PA (a town quite obviously based on Pottsville) during the 1920's. Coal region old-timers will tell you that when this book came out it was quite scandalous, particularly because of the thinly disguised references to real people and places of the time.

Ernest Hemingway said 'If you want to read a book by a man who knows exactly what he is writing about and has written it marvellously well, read Appointment in Samarra'.

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Appointment in Samarra ~ Ships in 2-3 days
 John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1982

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The Big Laugh : Novel ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
 John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1997

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Butterfield 8 ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
 John O'Hara, John Sacret Young / Paperback / Published 1994

"Butterfield 8" was made into a movie starring Elizabeth Taylor. Ms. Taylor won an Academy Award for her performance as an aimless young woman in New York City in the 1920's.

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From the Terrace ~ Ships in 2-3 days
 John O'Hara, Budd Schulberg / Paperback / Published 1993

Another O'Hara novel that was made into a movie. In it, Paul Newman plays a wealthy Pennsylvania boy who goes to New York and marries into even more money. After his marriage begins to collapse, he returns to his hometown (think Pottsville!) and finds a new romance.

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The Novellas of John O'Hara ~ Ships in 2-3 days
 John O'Hara / Hardcover / Published 1995

 
A Rage to Live (Modern Library) ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
 John O'Hara / Hardcover / Published 1997

 
Gibbsville, Pa : The Classic Stories
John O'Hara, et al / Hardcover / Published 1992 (Back Ordered)

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Forty-Nine Stories
John O'Hara / Hardcover / Published 1986

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Gibbsville, Pa : The Classic Stories
John O'Hara, et al / Paperback / Published 1994

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Hope of Heaven
John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1985

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The Lockwood Concern
John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1986

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A Mug's Game : A History of Gaming and Betting in Australia
John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1988 (Special Order)

 
Second Ewings
John O'Hara / Hardcover / Published 1911 (Special Order)

Sermons and Soda-Water
John O'Hara / Paperback / Published 1986
 
Ten North Frederick
John O'Hara / Mass Market Paperback / Published 1985

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