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David Graeber's last book

Feb 4

On Tom Crewe's The New Life, and its recent literary ancestors (Alan Hollinghurst, Damon Galgut, Colm Tóibín)

Jan 21

Three essays in ethical criticism

Jan 15

Some thoughts on Pico Iyer's new book, and some pieces from the back catalogue on travel and travellers.

Jan 8

My favourite films released this year

Dec 30, 2022

My favourite works of non-fiction published this year.

Dec 28, 2022

My favourite novels published this year.

Dec 26, 2022

This is The Black Mongoose, a newsletter about literature, history and philosophy.

Jun 9, 2022

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