Christopher Morley
Christopher Darlington Morley was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures.
The Haunted Bookshop
In a cozy bookshop, a bookseller's life changes when an advertising agent and a new apprentice challenge his ideas about literature and life.
By Christopher Morley
Thursday Evening: A Comedy in One Act
In a cramped kitchen, the echoes of laughter turn to the sound of clashing personalities as a young married couple find themselves struggling to keep their relationship afloat in the midst of their comical but invasive mothers.
By Christopher Morley
Religio Journalistici
Explore the surprising connection between the fast-paced world of news and the reflective depth of religion.
By Christopher Morley
Thunder on the left
In a world of make-believe, a group of children playfully uncover the confusing realities of adulthood, searching for answers in a world they don't fully understand.
By Christopher Morley
In the Sweet Dry and Dry
In a time when alcohol is forbidden, a newspaper editor is offered a chance to break the rules and pursue happiness, one illegal sip at a time.
By Christopher Morley
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Christopher Morley
Discover a wide array of writings filled with humor and smart observations on life, literature, and society crafted by a single author across different forms.
By Christopher Morley
Where the Blue Begins
A contented bachelor's life of leisure takes a turn as he rescues abandoned puppies, leading to a journey of laughter and unexpected lessons in the importance of taking care of others.
By Christopher Morley
Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned
Join a group of friends in early 20th century New York City as they savor life's simple pleasures through literature, friendship, and shared meals.
By Christopher Morley
Parnassus on Wheels
A woman trades her quiet farm life for the open road and a traveling bookstore, igniting a journey of self-discovery filled with quirky characters and the magic of literature.
By Christopher Morley
Tales from a Rolltop Desk
In the bustling world of early 20th-century New York publishing, a wide-eyed Oxford graduate quickly discovers that the reality of the literary world is a far cry from his dreams, complicated by his growing feelings for a colleague.
By Christopher Morley
Shandygaff A number of most agreeable Inquirendoes upon Life & Letters, interspersed with Short Stories & Skits, the whole most Diverting to the Reader
Witness a struggling writer juggle career challenges, family duties, and the pressure of meeting a literary idol, offering laughs and insights along the way.
By Christopher Morley
Mince Pie
Step back in time for a smile as one writer looks at life with a twinkle in his eye, ready to find humor and wonder in the everyday.
By Christopher Morley
Chimneysmoke
Experience heartfelt verses celebrating the beauty of home, love, and the simple joys that shape our lives.
By Christopher Morley
Songs for a Little House
** Journey into a world of poetic simplicity and find joy in love, family, and the everyday charm of home.
By Christopher Morley
The Powder of Sympathy
Step into the early 20th century where wit and wisdom intertwine as a journalist captures the essence of life's fleeting moments through a series of reflective and humorous essays.
By Christopher Morley
Pipefuls
Journey through witty essays that celebrate friendship, simple pleasures such as cider, and the humorous side of everyday life in the early 20th century.
By Christopher Morley
Kathleen
Enamored by a mysterious letter, a group of college friends embark on a humorous quest to find the real girl behind the words and create a story along the way.
By Christopher Morley