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21 good books for the summer

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

On the advent of the longest day of the year and the true beginning of summer, here's a list of books to cherry pick for your summer reading. They are riveting, involving, devastating or simply delightfully satisfying. But if you're looking for new releases, they're not here.

Where do underpants come from?

May 23, 2009June 18, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Six books coming out this summer that are worth taking a look at, including works by best-selling novelist Richard Russo and journalist Bob Greene.

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