June 2023 - Andrew Blackman

I've read gulag memoirs before, but Shadows on the Tundra affected me even more deeply than the others—perhaps because of the age of the…

mcm168 on Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami: “It’s going to be end of mine day, however before end I am reading this impressive piece of writing to…” Aug 4, 21:07
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

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