The summer is almost here! And it’s going to be exciting for several reasons. First of, no school. So expect a blitz of posts on all sorts of things. I’ll also have time to work on a proper logo with my lovely tech man who doubles as a webmaster and a graphic designer. There will also be an aggressive campaign for submissions. Remember that submissions are welcome. Email to [email protected].

This summer is special because it marks the end of my coursework and the beginning of a one-year period during which I do nothing but read everything from Aristotle to Achebe. Maybe not everything 🙂 Actually, it may not sound like much fun. But from a Brittle Paper perspective, it is.  I am hoping that some nice crumbly writing–Brittle Paper pieces– can come out of these readings.

In the last two days, as I finish writing seminar papers, I steal a couple of hours to wolf down The Open City by Teju Cole. I have read reviews on Amazon and they are not all positive. The funny thing though is that what people hate about the book is what I find pleasing and refreshing. My sense is that people do not quite know what to do with the book. Anyway, expect a Brittle Paper review. And read the rather delicious review of the book by James Wood at the New Yorker. Here.

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What are your summer plans? Whether you hope to read a bunch, do more writing, or travel places, don’t forget to make Brittle Paper a part of your summer of lovely things.