A masterful, epic story of a boy navigating adolescence and the contradictions, indifference, predation, and self-centeredness of the adults around him. Rich with cultural details of the late 70s, early 80s, Playworld is a novel to savor and Griffin is an unforgettable character. A must-read!

Love and work. Two things for which I’m grateful. Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends. Here’s to the love and work ahead.

The winner of the 2024 Booker Prize. Here are my notes on it: This slim novel about six men and women floating in space is breathtaking in its depth and beauty. What better way to appreciate the whole of the beauty we call our home than from the unique perspective low orbit offers?

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