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The latest Allen’s List – Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

In this edition of Allen’s List, features books on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy. The world of foreign policy and diplomacy is in a word, complicated. It requires a combination of finesse and bluntness. An appreciation of nuance. These writers and … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – American Classics

In this edition of Allen’s List, features books known as American Classics. These are books known as works of art for their recognized and established value. These American novels meet that definition of classic on this Allen’s List – American … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Hard-boiled Mysteries

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at Hard-boiled Mysteries, books with a bit of toughness and corruption. These stories have detectives that may not have the fanciest offices or the most respectable clients but they make for a … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Chicago Books

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at Chicago, a distinctively American city of hard work and machine politics. Also, it is the setting for some great fiction, from science fiction to mysteries and steamy romance. Lots of picks … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Classics for the Winter

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at the winter when the days are shorter, the skies  are grayer, and it’s the perfect time to put down the light reading for some heavier classics. Pull up a place by … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Los Angeles Novels

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at Los Angeles. The City of Dreams, The City of Angels. Also, the setting for some great novels. So if you would like to read a book set in La La Land … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Books on Beverages and more

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look a bit about history, economics and societies by reading about beverages. Pour yourself a good drink and pick up one of these work from this Allen’s List – Books on Beverages and … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Merry Murderous Mayhem

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look some mystery writers who have written works taking place during the holiday season. A good collection of holiday mayhem on this Allen’s List – Merry Murderous Mayhem for Christmas. Get a fresh … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Alternative History

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at the question “What if…?” about a historical event, shown in Alternate History novels. These are sometimes referred to as Alternate Timeline novels. Lots of good reads on this Allen’s List – … Continue reading

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The latest Allen’s List – Nobel Laureates

In this edition of Allen’s List, we look at some Nobel Prize for Literature winning books. These are books that the author has produced “in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an ideal direction. Lots of good … Continue reading

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