Jim Raftus serves his beloved New England community through his gifts of observation, analysis and commentary. Since his retirement in 2011, he has written over 75 essays for newspapers and magazines. He is helping to sustain the gift of sitting down with a good book by providing regularly-published book reviews. His social commentaries offer a seasoned, ethical and open-minded viewpoint of current and past events. A lifelong resident of New England, Jim's audience benefits from his ability to draw from his personal connections to the region. Dedicated to his craft, Jim's often found visiting independently-owned bookstores and attending author events; a library tour in a new town is always time well spent. Welcome to his website- his platform to curate his literary community. Leave a comment- he'd love to hear from you! 

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