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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:00 AM

Salon Book Awards 2007

From an imaginary history of Alaskan Jews to a compelling glimpse of the CIA, we pick the 10 most pleasurable reading experiences of the year.
By Laura Miller

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  • Wednesday, December 12, 2007 04:55 AM

    The Best Nonfiction Book of the Year

    "The Rest is Noise" by Alex Ross. A sweeping, engrossing history of 20th century classical music, which encapsulates the history of the century itself. How could you have overlooked this?

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