October 2014 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

Under the Tripoli Sky by Kamal Ben Hameda

Peirene Press is known for publishing contemporary European literature in translation, but its latest offering takes us a little further afield, to Tripoli in…

Latest UK book stats

Came across some interesting stats on UK book sales in the latest issue of The Author magazine from the Society of Authors, and…

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Thinking¹⁹³
Literary events⁶⁵
Living⁴¹
The writing process³⁴
On the Holloway Road³¹
Published work²²
A Virtual Love¹⁴
Travel¹³
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kaggsysbookishramblings on Borges Marathon, Part 21: Death and the Compass: “I remember this one as being a particular standout, though as puzzling as any Borges story can be. I do…” Jul 23, 13:47
Anonymous on Reading Wales Month: Clear by Carys Davies: “This book is wonderful- full of wonder. I feel lucky that I stumbled across it by searching for an available…” Jul 22, 20:57
Stefanie on The Story of the Night by Colm Toibin: “That quote you shared is so relevant to these times too and it gave me chills. I wonder if Richard’s…” Jul 21, 21:31
Stefanie on Borges Marathon, Part 21: Death and the Compass: “This one sounds like a fun one. Instinct and reason both have their limits. Perhaps we are to consider how…” Jul 21, 21:23
Tammy on There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak: “I really appreciated reading your review – I had a similar reaction to this book: it truly disappointed me, particularly…” Jul 20, 21:58

Andrew Blackman

Andrew Blackman

Andrew Blackman

Month: October 2014

Under the Tripoli Sky by Kamal Ben Hameda

Latest UK book stats

Reading³⁸⁴

Thinking¹⁹³

Literary events⁶⁵

Living⁴¹

The writing process³⁴

On the Holloway Road³¹

Published work²²

A Virtual Love¹⁴

Travel¹³

Uncategorized⁷

On showing up

German Literature Month: Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald

Population growth and CO2

Monday Morning Inspiration #6