December 2013 - Andrew Blackman

I’m always a bit suspicious of those “Best books of 2013” articles. I read lots of them anyway, and carefully note down all the…

Personally, I like reading traditional, app-free books. I like to immerse myself in a story, taking a break from all the pictures…

OK, how good is this opening paragraph? My father still lives back in the road past the weir in the cottage I…

I was reading an article in NewScientist the other day about a system devised by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London,…

A couple of years ago, frustrated with her publisher, writer Cherry Potts decided to set up her own publishing company, Arachne Press.…

Garald on Borges Marathon, Part 6: The Uncivil Teacher of Court Etiquette, Kôtsukéno Suké: “Well, one hint is that the story is included in a volume entitled “Universal history of infamy”, together with that…” Dec 20, 23:51
kaggsysbookishramblings on Borges Marathon, Part 16: The Library of Babel: “Firstly, that’s a wonderful image! And yes, trust Borges to present us with something we think we’d love but totally…” Dec 20, 12:38
Andrew Blackman on November 2024 Reading Roundup: “Yes, I think you’d like both of those, Victoria! The writing in Rings of Saturn is quite beautiful, and the…” Dec 9, 17:40
Litlove on November 2024 Reading Roundup: “Wow, impressed how much you got through this month and lovely mini reviews. There are a couple of books I’d…” Dec 6, 17:31
Andrew Blackman on Borges Marathon, Part 15: A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain: “Oh, I’d love to have you along for part of the ride! I am working my way through every story…” Dec 5, 20:52

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