FICTION

THE GOLDEN AGE

by Gore Vidal

A beguiling conclusion to an invaluable extended work. If Vidal's novels were used as texts, we'd all be American History... Full review >

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THE LAST EMPIRE

by Gore Vidal

Vidal’s gossip can feel as stale as his (very dated) political concerns, but few today have what he still displays in... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

PERPETUAL WAR FOR PERPETUAL PEACE

by Gore Vidal

Challenging as ever, Vidal quotes Justice Brandeis: “If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for laws;... Full review >

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DREAMING WAR

by Gore Vidal

A pleasure for those convinced of the present ruling elite’s deep-seated flaws and deeper evils, and tasty food for thought... Full review >

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IMPERIAL AMERICA

by Gore Vidal

Vitriolic, bilious, venomous, and a lot of fun. Until, that is, you realize Vidal’s not kidding. Full review >

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FICTION

CLOUDS AND ECLIPSES

by Gore Vidal

While occasionally truncated, these stories showcase Vidal’s stylistic authority. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

POINT TO POINT NAVIGATION

by Gore Vidal

Though Vidal’s memories from encounters in DC, New York, Hollywood and elsewhere remain intact, the wit that animates the... Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE COLLECTED ESSAYS OF GORE VIDAL

by Gore Vidal & edited by Jay Parini

Nearly six decades’ worth of eloquent bile, dispensed with unmatched craft and wit. Full review >

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