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Category: Fantasy

New books published this month, plus two irresistibles

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 4 Comments

Lev Grossman's new fantasy plus the eleventh book in Norman Lock's American Novels Series are among the new releases you'll find here. Plus, an unputdownable classic novel of escape.

The Dublin Literary Award 2024 Longlist and my three choices

January 31, 2024 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

You can't go wrong looking for good novels to read in this annual longlist. Nominations are made by librarians from around the world, so it's wide-ranging with surprises. I've listed here the ones I want to read, and those that already have been mentioned on the blog. Plus a link to the award list.

My year of reading

December 26, 2019December 26, 2019 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Here at The Longest Chapter, instead of calling out best books of 2019, I've gathered a more personal list.

A selection of new books

November 7, 2018November 28, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Here are a few titles I’ve gathered from my ongoing hunt for good books, including novels to anticipate in 2019, more Lucia Berlin stories, and the 2017 Prix Goncourt winner.

The Longest Chapter is written by Kassie Rose, book critic for Ohio NPR member station WOSU.

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