October 2025 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

The Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

My thoughts on Mikhail Bulgakov's long-banned satire on Soviet social engineering.

Indignity by Lea Ypi

Reading

Indignity: A Life Reimagined by Lea Ypi

This book started with a social media post. The author, Lea Ypi, saw a photo of her grandmother posted online and going…

Reading

Borderline Fiction by Derek Owusu

I wanted to like this novel, but I couldn't. Here's why.

Reading

September Reading: A Month to Forget

My thoughts on a month when, for once, I didn't enjoy reading. Was it the books, or was it me?

Reading⁴⁰³
Thinking¹⁹⁴
Literary events⁶⁵
Living⁴¹
The writing process³⁴
On the Holloway Road³¹
Published work²²
A Virtual Love¹⁴
Travel¹³
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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