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The five novels here, published between 1954 and 1964 as paperback originals, stand in the noir tradition of James M. Cain, Chester Himes and David Goodis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But what I think is more notable is how I do it: I read only hardcover or paperback books.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

It lands somewhere between Disney fairy tale, ’80s romance paperback art and old Hollywood glamour.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Larry’s the pragmatic choice, but Luke is the romantic one, down to his handsome, chiseled features right out of a supermarket paperback.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

He was seated on a folding wooden chair at a small, messy-looking writing table, with a paperback overseas novel open before him, which he was having great trouble reading.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger