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Tag: Rebecca Makkai

Top three novels on 2018 year-end lists

December 29, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

These novels appear the most times on 2018 fiction lists that announce the year's favorites, notables, and bests.

Five fiction finalists: the daring ones?

October 19, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

The National Book Awards released their 2018 finalists. I've listed here those for fiction with brief descriptions. Also, reasons why I've lost my thrill for this annual event.

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