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Tag: Michael Crummey

Books I’m recommending

November 14, 2019 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

I've captured here the novels I mentioned on NPR member station WOSU All Sides Weekend Books that aired November 8, 2019.

A whale of a story shortlisted by IMPAC

May 10, 2011May 10, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter

Michael Crummey's "Galore" set in Newfoundland made it to the shortlist of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. It's a terrific novel filled with offbeat, magical realities. Here's a few words about it, plus the other nine novels on that shortlist.

Two from Canada, one from Billy

February 4, 2011February 4, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 3 Comments

A collection of short stories by a Canadian author arrived in the mail this week, and I couldn't put it down. Then, I found my nose deep into Newfoundland territory as I read reviews about Michael Crummey's new novel. Amidst the Canadians, also, former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. Here's what I know of these three upcoming books.

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