August 2025 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

Borges Marathon, Part 22: The Secret Miracle

My thoughts on "The Secret Miracle", a short story in which Jorge Luis Borges plays with time and causality.

Reading

Milkman by Anna Burns: Review

My thoughts on a Booker Prize winning novel about a teenage girl living in 1970s Belfast and struggling to survive in a…

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bean klusendorf on Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim: “This looks so intriguing and one I will put on my list. I’ve been reading much lighter stuff lately! Your…” Mar 19, 18:18
Stefanie on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “Thanks! I did read it, but it’s always good to be reminded because it is unfortunately still relevant.” Mar 17, 20:24
Stefanie on Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim: “Oh, this sounds like a good one. I will keep my eye out for it!” Mar 17, 20:22
wadholloway on Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim: “I have made a note of this book for when it is released. In SF (that I have read) this…” Mar 17, 00:29
Andrew Blackman on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “Thanks Stefanie! Yes, those people longing for Armageddon are truly terrifying. Did you read Naomi Klein’s essay about end times…” Mar 16, 12:54