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.

Reading⁴⁰⁵
Thinking¹⁹⁵
Literary events⁶⁵
Living⁴¹
The writing process³⁴
On the Holloway Road³¹
Published work²²
A Virtual Love¹⁴
Travel¹³
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Andrew Blackman on Why I Don’t Know What My Favourite Book Is: “That’s a good start, Emma! And it’s one I haven’t read, so I’ve added it to my lengthening list of…” May 16, 12:57
Andrew Blackman on Why I Don’t Know What My Favourite Book Is: “I always love hearing your recommendations, Marcie, and have added many a book to my TBR after reading your posts…” May 16, 12:57
Andrew Blackman on What is this “rules-based international order” you speak of?: “Hi Bill, I think European leaders are very worried about Russia, and it’s a situation entirely of their own making.…” May 16, 12:54