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Homer & Langley

Posted on September 14, 2010 by bjeppson

I just finished reading E.L. Doctorow’s newest novel, Homer & Langley, and am again convinced that he is our foremost chronicler of the American myth. His weaving of historical places, people, and events just gets sharper with every new book, … Continue reading →

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From the Ashes

Posted on July 29, 2010 by bjeppson

When I was 10 years old, my grandmother gave me a book that remains a favorite to this day. I was reminded of the book when our blog experienced its recent technical disaster. David and the Phoenix (by Edward Ormondroyd) tells … Continue reading →

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