Monthly Archives: April 2022

Reading List April 2022

Ten books finished this month, 6 by women/POC and four in German. Romance-language translations and genetic engineering emerged as my themes of the month. A Manual for Cleaning Women — Lucia Berlin Meine geniale Freundin — Elena Ferrante tr. Karin … Continue reading

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Holey Birds

This is the season to find your hole, defend your hole, and sit in your hole. Fortunately, our locals are well-provided for. The buildings in our area come with pre-installed jackdaw holes; all that’s necessary is to add the semi-circular … Continue reading

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