June 2025 - Andrew Blackman

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Borges Marathon, Part 20: The Theme of the Traitor and the Hero

Treachery and heroism blur in this meticulously plotted short story by Jorge Luis Borges, with noticeable echoes from history and literature.

All the Books on One Shelf

How would you approach the task of presenting all of English literature on a single shelf display? Here's how one Serbian bookshop…

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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