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Sophy Roberts’ travel stories plus Helen Garner’s masterpiece and diaries

February 26, 2025 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

New nonfiction took me down a rabbit hole of additional books, shared here. (Think elephants and pianos.) Also, a new novel "Old Romantics" coming soon, and true crime.

New books, including a true crime stunner

November 21, 2023 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Look within to find a memoir from the author of the 1980 bestseller “Tracks," and a novel with an autistic protagonist that's being described as a mesmerizing debut. You’ll also find a murder trial that transfixed Australians, and an interesting book about Finland's savvy dealings with Stalin.

Best unread books

December 19, 2009December 19, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

"The Spare Room" and 11 other books that should have succeeded this past decade but didn't. From The Guardian.

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