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Month: April 2013

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Ten years ago: Voluntary poverty in New York City

This post is part of a series of stories and articles I wrote exactly ten years ago, on this day in 2003. This one’s…
30 April 2013
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  • A Virtual Love
  • The writing process

Some interviews

I’ve been interviewed on a few book blogs lately, talking about my new novel A Virtual Love, and also my writing in…
22 April 2013
  • Reading

Giveaway: Granta Best of Young British Novelists 2003

The announcement this week of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists 2013 reminded me that I have a spare copy of the…
18 April 2013
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How to Improve your Foreign Language Immediately

How to Improve your Foreign Language Immediately is a very slim book – just 95 pages – and yet it comes with…
15 April 2013
  • The writing process

Ian McEwan’s early writing influences

Ian McEwan was interviewed in his university magazine this month, talking about his early influences and how he became a writer. Since…
9 April 2013
  • A Virtual Love

A few updates

Well, it’s been a busy few days. First there was the launch party for A Virtual Love, which you can see pictures of here…
4 April 2013
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  • Andrew Blackman on Books I read in October 2026: “Hi Marianne, Thanks for the link – I’ll read your thoughts on Growth of the Soil now. Which Lagerlof did…” Nov 2, 20:57
  • Andrew Blackman on Books I read in October 2026: “Hi Alice, Thanks for the recommendations! I agree about McEwan always leaving you with something to think about. I read…” Nov 2, 20:56
  • Andrew Blackman on Books I read in October 2026: “You’ve introduced me to plenty of new books too, Bean, so I’m happy to return the favour. Glad you had…” Nov 2, 20:43
  • Marianne Maurer on Books I read in October 2026: “I only read Growth of the Soil but also read another one by Selma Lagerlöf. Both great authors. https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/hamsun-knut-growth-of-soil.html” Nov 2, 15:35
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