I have developed a sudden and severe addiction to the work of Keri Arthur, an Australian writer whose Riley Jenson… Read more Werewolves, Vampires and Clubbing: The Joy of Dark Fantasy Pulp
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Alive and Reading
The last six months or so have been downright hectic, so not much time to be frivolous and write about… Read more Alive and Reading
On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group
Many moons ago, I was a member of a reading group. The members have since gone their separate ways, but… Read more On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group
Reading Across Boundaries: How to Move Beyond Canonical Men
I have been busy recently, so not much time to write blogs – i.e. procrastinate. However, I’ve managed to keep… Read more Reading Across Boundaries: How to Move Beyond Canonical Men
We Need to Talk About Books
I’m probably the last person on earth to read We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver, and I’m… Read more We Need to Talk About Books
Is the Personal Professional? Reading as an Academic and a “Normal” Person
I finished Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian the other day. The main reason for picking it up is that several friends,… Read more Is the Personal Professional? Reading as an Academic and a “Normal” Person
Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)
Back when I started this blog I thought I would add a post at least every week. Of course work… Read more Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)
Why Do I Love Norman Mailer and Why Do I Not Feel Bad About It?
I have been feeling a bit conflicted over the past few days or so. I have just finished reading Norman… Read more Why Do I Love Norman Mailer and Why Do I Not Feel Bad About It?
The Joy of Literary Treasure Hunting
A while ago, I wrote about Moravagine, calling it the weirdest book I’d ever read. I stumbled upon it when… Read more The Joy of Literary Treasure Hunting
What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature
Many moons ago, when I had just reached the legal drinking age and was introduced to the wonderful world of… Read more What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature
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