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Supernatural escapes once a Christmas tradition, now revived

December 12, 2023 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

These ghost stories, each published in a small book, aren't Santa narratives, rather distinctive plots from the imagined worlds of classic authors Edith Wharton, Shirley Jackson, and others. Take a look, and treat yourself. They're an addictive delight.

Five books in these days of distraction

March 21, 2020March 30, 2020 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

How to read when my concentration is shot? I'm channeling Anne Lamott. Also, you'll find here novels by Shirley Jackson, TaraShea Nesbit, Alison Moore, Anne Enright, and Mick Herron.

The Longest Chapter is written by book critic Kassie Rose. Her reviews and commentary can be heard on WOSU 89.7 FM, an NPR member station broadcasting throughout Central Ohio.

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