An introduction to my personal vampire literature curriculum. What do vampires reveal about the living?
April Reading Recap
My April reading recap: reflections on the month and short reviews of gothic, literary, and unsettling novels I read in April.
Book Review: Satantango by László Krasznahorkai
Sátántangó is a bleak and darkly comedic portrayal of how isolation can lead to profound alienation, desperation, and susceptibility to manipulation.
Saving the Fire by Itamar Vieira Junior: Book Review
Trauma runs deep in the waters of the Paraguaçu river and the Silva family.
My French Book Club: What We’ve Read So Far
Here’s a look at the books we’ve read so far in my French book club and whether I’d recommend them.
Nuit pluvieuse à Paris: Une nouvelle
Sabine marchait vite. La lueur rouge du moulin était comme un signal lumineux au loin. Le claquement de ses bottes était étouffé par le vacarme des passants et des bars bondés de gens ivres…
The Melancholy of Resistance: Book Review
A literary review of The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai, exploring apocalypse, social collapse, and authoritarian control.
Life After USAID: One Year of Unemployment
Reflection on the impact of Executive Order 14169, one year after the fact.
Hello world!
I used to blog as a teenager—Tumblr, full of other people’s words and lots of random images. Now, at ripe age of (almost) 32, I’m trying it again—but this time, it’s all mine. Here, you’ll find book reviews, travel tips (I’m moving to Spain!), and snapshots of my life as it happens. As I’ve gotten…