My reading slowed down in July, at least partly because I started working 60-hour weeks. I really enjoyed what I read, though. It was fun to read Dune for the second time, and I think I got even more out of it this time. My acquaintance Jessica Smith’s excellent book of poetry Life-list was both a challenge and a joy to read. As The World Burns is a funny and terrifying graphic novel. Thomas Merton’s selection of Gandhi’s writing is inspiring. And Letters From Yellowstone is a very engaging epistolary novel. I started, and subsequently gave up on, The Watchman’s Rattle. And I’m partway through about five other books.
Hi, Jason: Found your July reading list to be wonderfully eclectic. Thomas Merton in particular is a hero of mine. Speaking of books, I’d like to send you a copy of my Buddhist-inspired novel “The Shining Shining Path” for your perusal. Next month will be its 20th anniversary of its publication. If your reading list permits, drop me a postal address and I’ll get one headed your way.