Series by John Fante
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Buy on Amazon1938 · John Fante
Svevo Bandini is a man who walks through the snow, clearly upset. He lives three blocks down the street and is very cold. His shoes have holes, which…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · John Fante
The narrator worked many jobs in Los Angeles Harbor due to financial hardship after his father's death. His first job was ditchdigging shortly after…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · Charles Bukowski
Arturo Bandini is a struggling writer living in a run-down hotel in Los Angeles. After having a short story published in a small magazine, he meets…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · John Fante
Dreams from Bunker Hill is a first-person account beginning with the narrator's early brush with fame as a busboy at Marx's Deli in 1934, at Third…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has John Fante written?
We list 3 books by John Fante across 1 series, published between 1938–1982 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read John Fante's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Wait until spring, Bandini.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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