Skip to content
The Longest Chapter

The Longest Chapter

Literary fiction, poetry, first editions, classics…

  • 54 Books, 54 Favorites
  • About This Blog
  • Blogger’s Bio

Tag: NYRB Classics

Classic horror with an evil twin

October 29, 2019 ~ The Longest Chapter

Thomas Tryon's "The Other" unnerved me the first time I read it when I was 16. It still creeps me out.

How to get your book of the month

February 5, 2019 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 3 Comments

Book box subscription services are many, but they’re not my preference. So here are my three choices for getting a monthly book delivery.

What I’m reading this summer

July 1, 2014August 29, 2014 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Something I love to do during the summertime is catch up on classics. The desire is connected to the memory of the required summer reading lists I used to get for school when I was a young reader. Here's what I've "assigned" to myself this summer.

A book list and a control measure

January 26, 2012January 26, 2012 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

I discovered these six books via review publications. I think they offer the promise of good reading and thought I'd share what I've learned. Brief descriptions and links to more information included. Ficion and non-fiction.

An Irish family secret revealed

December 13, 2011December 14, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

Brian Moore's novel "The Mangan Inheritance" was published this year by the New York Review Books Classics Series. Set in New York City, Montreal and Drishane, Ireland, it's a good one, with rich characterization and a stunning conclusion.

A thirst for fame: John Wilkes Booth

May 25, 2011December 13, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter

This historical novel about President Lincoln's assassination was published 50 years ago and is newly reissued by the New York Review of Books Classics. It's a great rip of a read that, unlike more contemporary historical novels, sticks close to actual events and people.

A female assassin in this noir classic

April 12, 2011April 12, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter

Jean-Patrick Manchette's 1977 novel "Fatale" arrived in the mail. Here's why (you can do this, too) plus a brief summary of what the murderous vixen is up to.

“The Anatomy of Melancholy”

November 16, 2009May 30, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Robert Burton's 17th Century exploration of melancholy is a best seller for The New York Review of Books Classics. But why?

Enter your email address to follow this blog written by book critic Kassie Rose. You'll receive notifications of new posts by email. Simply click on the sign-up button below.

Join 2,006 other followers

Recent Posts

  • My reading life: just finished + coming soon February 19, 2021
  • The enduring significance of ordinary life February 2, 2021
  • My 10 favorite books of 2020 December 30, 2020
  • 2020 Christmas books: presents for myself December 17, 2020
  • An author’s volunteer experience in Greece: “Reaching Mithymna” by Steven Heighton December 8, 2020
  • Book award winners announced this week November 20, 2020
  • New this month, a major award finalist: “How to Make a Slave and Other Essays” November 7, 2020

Top Posts

  • Which one Faulkner novel should you read?
    Which one Faulkner novel should you read?
  • Blogger's Bio
    Blogger's Bio
  • My 10 favorite books of 2020
    My 10 favorite books of 2020
  • A story of friendship, sacrifice and loyalty
    A story of friendship, sacrifice and loyalty
  • A milkman and slow horses: Mick Herron's brilliant British intelligence series
    A milkman and slow horses: Mick Herron's brilliant British intelligence series
  • My reading life: just finished + coming soon
    My reading life: just finished + coming soon
  • An exceptional new World War II novel: "The Vanishing Sky" by L. Annette Binder
    An exceptional new World War II novel: "The Vanishing Sky" by L. Annette Binder

Longest Chapter Search

Search by Month

Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×