Truman Capote

Truman Capote was an American author known for his distinctive narrative style and contributions to both fiction and non-fiction. His notable works include "In Cold Blood," a pioneering true crime novel, and "Breakfast at Tiffany's," a novella that explores themes of love and identity. Other significant writings include "A Christmas Memory," "Music for Chameleons," and "Summer Crossing."

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Books by Truman Capote

5 books available

In Cold Blood
Truman Capote
4.1 (529k) average on GoodreadsThriller
Capote dissects the brutal, motiveless Clutter family murders, exposing the chilling humanity and depravity of the killers while blurring the lines between true crime and literary art.
Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories
Truman Capote
3.9 (211k) average on GoodreadsRomance
In 1940s New York, the mysterious and lively Holly Golightly deals with gangsters, millionaires, and her own difficult emotions, finding peace at Tiffany's sparkling windows.
A Christmas Memory
Truman Capote
4.2 (11k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
In rural Alabama, a seven-year-old boy named Buddy and his eccentric, elderly cousin, Miss Sook, celebrate Christmas with their cherished and peculiar holiday traditions, from making fruitcakes to flying kites.
Music for Chameleons
Truman Capote
4.1 (9k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Truman Capote's collection explores a Midwestern murderer, the beauty of Marilyn Monroe, and the humor of a New York cleaning lady, all written with his distinctive prose.
Summer Crossing
Truman Capote
3.4 (7k) average on GoodreadsRomance
In a sweltering post-war New York summer, a socialite's forbidden affair with a Brooklyn parking attendant spirals into a morally ambiguous entanglement, forcing her to make life-altering choices.