December 2008 - Andrew Blackman

I’m never sure how these lists get created. In any case, the Guardian has named it’s books not to miss in 2009. Odd phrasing – not books to read,…

Most of this novel is memory: a woman thinking about her daughter’s suicide and remembering an earlier summer in post-War Nagasaki. Almost…

All three of these stories have a deeply satirical flavour, with dry, mostly successful humour and pointed observations on the various absurdities…

Stefanie on We Are All Connected: “Loved reading your thoughts. It’s easy to order another cup of coffee when we ourselves don’t feel like we are…” May 16, 17:42
Emma on We Are All Connected: “Thanks for this billet. It echoes what I was saying to my husband yesterday evening. The world is riding a…” May 14, 07:17
Isolete Calheiros on We Are All Connected: “Hello Andrew, thank you for your text! I enjoyed reading you but can’t help wondering how you feel so calm…” May 13, 22:32
Andrew Blackman on April 2022 Reading Roundup: “Thanks Nicole! Yes, I found it interesting. So much of the analysis talks about Putin and Russia as if they…” May 5, 14:05
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction on April 2022 Reading Roundup: “Sorry you’ve had a difficult adjustment period, but I’m glad books have been your solace. The book about Russia sounds…” May 4, 04:01

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