Creating, collecting, and sharing thoughts and ideas. And learning along the way.
Books I’ve read or half-read, or listened to on CD, and the reviews I’ve written following that. And other miscellania about books.
Flesh by David Szalay: Shocking simplicity in storytelling. #books 
Maggie Nelson’s Bluets: An avant-garde piece of writing that is as thoughtful as it is interesting! #books 
A lighthearted read, for a change! #books
An End to Suffering by Pankaj Mishra: A most fascinating mix of autobiography; introspective coming-of-age reflections; assessments of philosophical inquiry across eastern and western civilizations; travel across North India and the West; and a thorough introduction to the Buddha and his teachings in a dispassionate and intellectual manner. #books #pankajmishra
Patmeena Sabit’s Good People: A Fascinating Study of an Afghani-American Family’s Joys and Travails in Affluent Suburbia #books 
An excellent set of essays by Pankaj Mishra #books 
Another excellent Aatish Taseer read with relevance to current events more than ever. #books 
Haunting and Heartbreaking: Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! #books 
