Tom Perrotta

Tom Perrotta

7 Series

Tom Perrotta is a bestselling American author known for his novel "The Leftovers," which was adapted into a highly acclaimed HBO series. He also wrote "Election" and "Little Children," both of which were successfully adapted into films.

In "The Leftovers" by Tom Perrotta, a mysterious event causes a portion of the world's population to vanish, leaving behind those who must grapple with the aftermath. The story centers on Kevin Garvey and his family as they navigate this new reality. Despite the unexplained nature of the disappearances, the impact on society is profound. The Garveys struggle to maintain their faith in the future, each member coping in different ways. This novel explores the resilience and fragility of belief in the face of inexplicable loss.

Tracy Flick

Election

(1998)

Tracy Flick Can't Win

(2022)

Standalone Novels

The Wishbones

(1997)

Joe College

(2000)

Little Children

(2004)

The Abstinence Teacher

(2007)

The Leftovers

(2011)

Mrs. Fletcher

(2017)

Short Stories/Novellas

Senior Season

(2011)

Grade My Teacher

(2013)

Tom Perrotta Scripts (with Todd Field)

Little Children: The Shooting Script

(2007)(With: Todd Field)

Short Story Collections

Bad Haircut: Stories of the Seventies

(1994)

Nine Inches: Stories

(2013)

Currency

Me and Carlos

(2020)

The Tomorrow Box

(2021)(By: Curtis Sittenfeld)

The Summer House

(2021)(By: Cristina Henriquez)

Crewelwork

(2021)(By: Justin Torres)

Rewards

(2021)(By: Emma Cline)

Simplexity

(2021)(By: Kiley Reid)

I Would Be Doing This Anyway

(2021)(By: Jia Tolentino)

If You Are Lonely and You Know It

(2021)(By: Yiyun Li)

Anthologies

The Best American Erotica 2006

(2006)

What's Your Exit?: A Literary Detour Through New Jersey

(2010)

The Best American Short Stories 2012

(2012)

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