The Autobiography of Malcolm X with Alex Haley
some thoughts on reading one of the 20th century’s most important books
Tag: James BAldwin
The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin
it’s not Baldwin’s best, but it’s better than most books by everyone else!
Another Country by James Baldwin
another hagiography on Baldwin as scott packs up his north american life
James Baldwin: Collected Essays (Library of America, 1998)
james baldwin is great; vaccines are also great
Four Repeater Books (two I recommend)
two excellent books, two not excellent books
Canopus in Argos: Archives by Doris Lessing
doris lessing’s sci-fi quintet
Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta by Doris Lessing
part one of lessing’s sci-fi quintet
James Baldwin Threeway
baldwin, baldwin, baldwin
Dark Days by James Baldwin
the strangeness of lockdown becomes the new normal
Native Son by Richard Wright
surprisingly good protest novel; thoughts on UK election result
Blues For Mister Charlie by James Baldwin
a sad play from JB the master
Known and Strange Things by Teju Cole
Teju Cole Me By Your Name
Africa’s Tarnished Name by Chinua Achebe
a bit of African history and more white opinions on racism #facepalm #alwayspublish
Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin
there ain’t no fool like a holy fool
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
gorgeous prose, important content
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
Gorgeous, sensuous, unforgettable
Triumph Of The Now 