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Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)

Posted on March 12, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

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?

Posted on February 11, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

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?

When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Posted on January 15, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

This Is Quite Possibly the Weirdest Book I’ve Ever Read…

Posted on November 7, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

… and I’m still not sure what to think of it. Leafing through 500 Cult Books, always a great source… Read more This Is Quite Possibly the Weirdest Book I’ve Ever Read…

Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Posted on October 10, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details

Posted on July 1, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I always like literary detective work. Even though it usually deals with tiny pieces of information it can be extremely… Read more Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details

What Would You Like to Learn?

Posted on June 16, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Almost everyone, in my experience, has a list of things they would like to learn. Be it figure skating, trout… Read more What Would You Like to Learn?

On Becoming a Reader – Again

Posted on March 12, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

There’s a reason why I’m studying literature – it’s been one of my major passions for as long as I… Read more On Becoming a Reader – Again

Research Update

Posted on April 13, 2013July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Sometimes I spend days staring at my computer screen without writing anything useful. Sometimes I manage to do quite a… Read more Research Update

Hello? Are You Still There?

Posted on March 28, 2013July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I haven’t written in a while – my intial target was to write once a week, at least. But I’ve… Read more Hello? Are You Still There?

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