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Dogs don’t tell themselves stories

March 25, 2013 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 5 Comments

Once again, Sam Savage brings his unique insight and humor to another noteworthy novel. "The Way of the Dog," similar to Savage's previous novels, uses a strong first-person narrator whose personality rises up off the page, as if talking to you in person. His name is Harold Nivenson, and he has a lot to say.

There will be elephants

September 13, 2009September 13, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Sam Savage's second novel, "The Cry of the Sloth," is as entertaining as his first. Here's what to expect.

Headlights on September

July 2, 2009July 2, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Publisher's Weekly issued "The Road to Fall Books" this week. From the looks of the lists within, we'll be bombarded with a slew of new selections. Here's what caught my attention.

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