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Fiction Chronicle

What is it about crime fiction in series that is so appealing?

Nov 17

John Wilson defends an oft-maligned award

Oct 13

John Wilson recommends Ismail Kadare's latest novel, as well as works by Rhonda Ortiz and Andrew Klavan.

Sep 15

John Wilson reviews Joseph Epstein's "The Novel, Who Needs It?"

Aug 10

You find yourself in New Orleans, a famous city you don’t know well, with a break of several hours between sessions of the conference that’s brought you…

Jul 7

Spencer Quinn's "Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge" and Toya Wolfe’s "Last Summer on State Street"

Jun 9

John Wilson on his reading life and T. C. Boyle's new novel, "Blue Skies"

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May 5

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