1.   And Eyre, a longtime reader of The Cancer Letter, took his own shot.

2.   A longtime reader, first-time caller is on the line.

3.   But for many longtime readers, and indeed longtime employees, the last week has been a time for reminiscences.

4.   In which case, some longtime Roth readers may be less than enthused to learn Roth has brought Kepesh back.

5.   Like many longtime readers, Ms. Roberts has mixed feelings about the new library, a huge red-brick structure near St. Pancras Station.

6.   Longtime readers can verify that reason is a weapon to which I rarely resort.

7.   Longtime readers of this column are familiar with, or are members of, the Gotcha!

8.   Longtime readers will know that I am a hopeless Cadophile.

9.   Longtime reader, first-time complainer.

10.   Longtime readers and Steinbeck-come-latelys alike will appreciate two new collections published to coincide with the Steinbeck centennial.