Biblonia – Ways of Reading
Provocative idea of the philosophical divorce behind our ways of making meaning. As ever, though, I always grow suspect of the dilemma – perhaps there are other ways worth reading, still . . .
Final Marquez Novel To Be Published
This has happened before, of course. One wonders who is in charge: the author’s control during life (or death), the readers who want more, or the driving power of consumption and money?
Frank Herbert Talks Dune
For those–readers or viewers–interested in author intent, here is a long talk from author Frank Herbert discussing his book in 1965!
Booker 2024 Longlist!
Such great choices from the Booker Prize for 2024: Which of these is a “must read” for me? Let me know in the comments!
Chronic Absenteeism Causes?
A lot of articles like this. But in almost none of the “analyses” of reasons (Covid, anxieties, home hardship, etc.) does anyone discuss relevance. When schools insist upon “buckling down” to pre-Covid “normalcy” and argue about banning tech from classrooms and curriculum, it’s a willful turning away from students’ lives.
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