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Books to look forward to in September

July 29, 2015 ~ The Longest Chapter

A James Bond thriller, a biography of the first queen of journalism and a new novel by Jonathan Franzen. Here's a glimpse of what they're about and what to anticipate.

Eloquent, magical, suspenseful new books

February 28, 2015February 28, 2015 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Six books for you to browse and consider, including a family saga and a spy novel. All being published in upcoming weeks.

Books about Nixon, Ulysses and Mexico City

July 25, 2014August 29, 2014 ~ The Longest Chapter

Here are three non-fiction books, released this summer, that caught my attention. Briefly noted.

Have you seen me?

February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Three good novels that are "must reads." If they're not to your taste, they are at least worth noting because they are among the best.

Where’s the agreement? 2012 best books

December 10, 2012 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

How many lists of best books of 2012 can a reader take? They're spewing from media outlets like water from a broken hydrant. In a desperate measure to find some sanity in the mania, I cross-referenced four fiction lists to see which books they listed in common. The results are these five.

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