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InFanfarebyPaul Combs‘The Thin Man’: A Look Back at the Mystery Classic on Its 90th AnniversaryIt only gets better with ageNov 1, 202414Nov 1, 202414
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Paul CombsMake America Read Again: Eight Reading Challenges that will Make Your Spring PerfectSo much better than yard workFeb 29, 20247Feb 29, 20247
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InFanfarebyPaul CombsThe Collection of Letters That Became a New York Times BestsellerA look back at ’84, Charing Cross Road’Jan 26, 202414Jan 26, 202414
InFanfarebyEric Pierce‘The Narrow Road Between Desires’ Fills the Rothfuss-Sized Hole in Our HeartsA beautiful, meandering tale told wellNov 14, 20239Nov 14, 20239
Buddy GottLee Goldberg’s ‘Calico’ Is My Favorite Novel of The YearThis unique genre-bending story is incredibly entertainingNov 7, 20237Nov 7, 20237
Paul CombsTwelve Classic Books from the Saints Everyone Should ReadWe need some timeless reads these daysNov 5, 20236Nov 5, 20236
Paul CombsThe Yellow-Lighted Bookshop: A Memoir of a Life with BooksA reviewAug 14, 202310Aug 14, 202310
Paul CombsFive of My Favorite Books for National Book Lovers DayAs if we need a made-up holiday as an excuse to readAug 9, 202314Aug 9, 202314