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On Books & Writing

"Mr. Wilson's Bookshelf": John Wilson Picks the Best of 2006

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Jeffrey Overstreet

11 Dec 2006
Filed under: On Books & Writing • John Wilson • Books and Culture

Here's the annual list of recommendations from the editor of Books and Culture, John Wilson.

I've seen Mr. Wilson's office, and it is a book-lover's dream... you would be surprised how many books he's managed to fit in that fairly modest office space. These are his favorites of 2006.

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