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New month, new books

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 5 Comments

September promises interesting stories by accomplished novelists Kate Atkinson, Patrick deWitt, Emma Cline, and Sebastian Barry. Also Deesha Philyaw, author of the breakout story collection about church ladies, has written her first novel. Here's what their books are all about.

The Dublin Literary Award 2024 Longlist and my three choices

January 31, 2024 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

You can't go wrong looking for good novels to read in this annual longlist. Nominations are made by librarians from around the world, so it's wide-ranging with surprises. I've listed here the ones I want to read, and those that already have been mentioned on the blog. Plus a link to the award list.

Intriguing new books in fiction and nonfiction

March 23, 2023 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

A handful of reading opportunities to consider for different moods -- from mystery to epic drama, the Sistine Chapel to the Vietnam War. Two novels, two nonfiction, one crime mystery -- all recently published.

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