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Tag: Vladimir Nabokov

The books I gave this holiday season

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Here are six books I selected and wrapped with a bow to surprise and delight my friends.

“Speak, Memory” and a book club

October 30, 2010October 30, 2010 ~ The Longest Chapter

Jonathan Yardley of The Washington post wrote: "The impulse to rediscover and reclaim childhood is deep in human nature, and thus the chord 'Speak, Memory' touches is truly universal." His words define why this memoir became a classic and continues to be a favorite. I recently discussed it with a book club.

There are no dead

August 5, 2009September 9, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

William Styron. Charles Bukowski. Vladimir Nabokov. Books from these great, late authors will be published this Fall. The big news - and the interesting story - is Nabokov's book.

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