February 2026 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27

What would immortality feel like? Jorge Luis Borges takes us beyond the quest for eternal life to see what happens to someone who achieves…

Reading

Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami

My thoughts on Mieko Kawakami's latest novel, in which the bland recounting of everyday events conceals deeper themes.

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