Among the New York Times ’ Ten Best Books of 2008 appears Nothing to Be Frightened Of by Julian Barnes—a book which FT features editor R.R. Reno has reviewed in an excellent article to appear in the forthcoming January 2009 issue of First Things . Don’t want to keep your nose to the news stand? Subscribe today to receive it at home.
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