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“His fiction is the world he lived in…”

October 1, 2026 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Breece D'J Pancake is a secret that shouldn't be a secret, an author who, decades ago, wrote about West Virginia. Here's how I discovered him, plus crime novels by Seichō Matsumoto, and Philippe Collin's new novel based on real events, "The Barman of the Ritz."

Sleuthing for mysteries in Tribeca

April 24, 2013April 24, 2013 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 6 Comments

There's nothing like the browse-and-discover experience inside an independent bookshop, especially when it's filled with crime novels and mysteries. Here's a peek inside NYC's terrific The Mysterious Bookshop, plus the books I purchased.

Bookstore love

January 14, 2013 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 8 Comments

A short post showcasing a favorite image that speaks volumes about what we miss when we shop for our books online.

The Longest Chapter is written by book critic Kassie Rose. Her reviews and commentary can be heard on WOSU 89.7 FM, an NPR member station broadcasting throughout Central Ohio.

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