December 2021 - Andrew Blackman

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Best Books I Read in 2021

In another difficult year, books once again brought me solace. Here's a roundup of my best books of 2021 (these are the best books…

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Borges Marathon, Part 5: The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan

As with many Borges stories, the line between fact and fiction in this story is unclear. So why does Borges make these…

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Stefanie on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “This is such a good post Andrew! You are right, there never has been a rules based order, it is…” Mar 12, 20:23
Andrew Blackman on Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Alexis Wright at Southbank Centre: “I’m glad you found your way here, Bill. I’ll look out for your review of Plains of Promise. And thanks…” Mar 11, 08:19
Andrew Blackman on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “You’re right about those trade entanglements. This is what Britain discovered after leaving the EU – it’s very complicated and…” Mar 11, 08:10
wadholloway on Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Alexis Wright at Southbank Centre: “I’ve written a bit about both Ngugi and Wright recently, so was pleased you pointed to this older post of…” Mar 11, 00:07
Marcie McCauley on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “It is such a LOT right now but, ironically, (paradoxically?) hiding from a source of discomfort never brings peace/security because…” Mar 10, 16:20