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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Andrew Blackman on Books I read in July 2026: “To be honest, the “culture war” thing was what I got out of it, not so much what the book…” Aug 3, 08:47
Noor Jahan Khan on After Dark by Haruki Murakami: “I found nuances of sisterhood quite striking! Beautifully crafted. Love the simplicity in the language with powerful narration.” Aug 2, 07:34
Litlove on Books I read in July 2026: “Always interested in your monthly round-up! I’m noting The West because I am always up for a culture wars book…” Jul 31, 17:27
Andrew Blackman on Books I read in June 2026: “I am thinking of trying another, but am also generally curious about why a Nobel Prize winner (and the first…” Jul 30, 18:16
Andrew Blackman on Natives of My Person by George Lamming: “Nice! I haven’t read The Emigrants but would like to. It’s great that you’re in tune with the bookshop’s ordering…” Jul 30, 17:48