Tartufo

“Buxton, whose debut was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, has a style that is unique and captivating, and she tells stories that are cheerfully weird and plausible yet surreal. To readers who enjoyed her earlier novels, or indeed to anyone who enjoys a really fine piece of humorous writing, this one is highly recommendable.”

“Tartufo is one of those rare books that delivers the joy of escapism while chewing on weighty issues of community and identity. An unforgettable cast of small-town oddballs steals the show in this deliciously absurd tale of blessings and curses. Kira Jane Buxton’s knack for making delightfully weird situations seem real has never been better. I savored every page of this book!”

"Smart, funny, charming and heart-warming."  

“Forage through the pile of new books this winter, and you aren’t likely to dig up a more charming novel than “Tartufo.” Kira Jane Buxton’s story about truffle mania whisks us away to Italy and serves up one buttery page of comedy after another…Buxton has just the right zany style to pull this off. Wildly affected, comically ornate and unapologetically silly, “Tartufo” whips up a story like a master chef…the results are delicious…as a work of Italian-flavored fun, it’s irresistible.”