The Future by Naomi Alderman
What kind of future do we want? How would it look if it was based on trust instead of fear? For a novel that…
I’ve forgotten how to blog
How to write a blog post when the world is disintegrating around you.
Borges Marathon, Part 13: The Circular Ruins
What happens when one man tries to dream another into existence? Jorge Luis Borges imagines this scenario in this thought-provoking story.
October Reading Roundup
My reading for October 2023 was dominated by the climate crisis and the horrific situation in Gaza.
Reading Australia
A roundup of my reading of Australian literature during a long road trip around the country.
Best Books I’ve Read So Far This Year
At the halfway point of 2023, here are the highlights of my reading year so far, including a Saudi Arabian novel, a history of…
Shadows on the Tundra: A Lithuanian Tale of Gulag Survival
I've read gulag memoirs before, but Shadows on the Tundra affected me even more deeply than the others—perhaps because of the age…
The Social Life of DNA
We all know about the physical properties of DNA and its contributions to medical and scientific research. But what interests sociologist Alondra…
Dominoes by Phoebe McIntosh
Dominoes by Phobe McIntosh explores important issues of race and identity, while through its heart runs a classic tale of star-crossed lovers.