November 2023 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

Borges Marathon, Part 13: The Circular Ruins

What happens when one man tries to dream another into existence? Jorge Luis Borges imagines this scenario in this thought-provoking story.

Reading

October Reading Roundup

My reading for October 2023 was dominated by the climate crisis and the horrific situation in Gaza.

Reading³⁹⁷
Thinking¹⁹³
Literary events⁶⁵
Living⁴¹
The writing process³⁴
On the Holloway Road³¹
Published work²²
A Virtual Love¹⁴
Travel¹³
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Marcie McCauley on Vigil by George Saunders: “I was torn between not wanting to know more about his new book (which I only learned of thanks to…” Dec 18, 14:51
JacquiWine on Vigil by George Saunders: “I’ve been a bit hit-and-miss with George Saunders in the past, but it’s always interesting to see what he’s writing…” Dec 18, 10:46
Andrew Blackman on Vigil by George Saunders: “Thanks Gary, glad you liked the review! I’d love to hear your thoughts if you do end up reading the…” Dec 17, 07:56
Andrew Blackman on Vigil by George Saunders: “Yeah, I think Lincoln in the Bardo would be a better place to start, but this was an interesting one.…” Dec 17, 07:55