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My 10 favorite books of 2020

December 30, 2020 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Literary novels, a biography, a humorous memoir, a fable, and more. "What I want to tell you about is something quite different," says one character in these unforgettable books on this year-end list.

Three new story collections you want to ignore, but I recommend you don’t.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

It's unheard of for me to read not just one but three short story collections in less than a month. I'm typically more into novels, but I couldn't put these down.

Books you can’t stop reading

February 14, 2017 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 5 Comments

Sometimes you just want a good literary page turner. The kind that’s got more heft to it than "Gone Girl" and gives you something to think about after you’ve breathlessly reached the end. Well, here you go.

Blockbuster sales for this crime novel

July 21, 2016 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

"Six Four" is being hailed by critics for its complexity and insight into Japanese media, police and government culture and corruption. Readers have shot sales figures into the stratosphere. It's a unique novel for ambitious, patient and demanding readers.

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