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Errico Malatesta: At the Cafe: Conversations on Anarchism

Malatesta began writing the series of dialogues that make up At the Café: Conversations on …

"At the Cafe" Review

Malatesta is a very approachable writer and here he has written about anarchism from a curious and critical mind.

This short text looks at the fundamental questions and concerns about anarchism.

The characters ask interesting questions and dissect the topic, which allows Malatesta to write about essential theory.

Naturally, a bit dated in terms of strands such as sexuality and the environment, this still acts as an interesting primer.

reviewed The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (The Sparrow, #1)

Mary Doria Russell: The Sparrow (Paperback, 1997, Ballantine Books)

In 2019, humanity finally finds proof of extraterrestrial life when a listening post in Puerto …

"The Sparrow" Review

A wonderful, compelling first-contact story that deals with religious themes. An interesting intersection.

Got a bit tired with the banter between the characters at certain points. Though I felt they were well written, lovable, and admirable.

Really loved the linguistics and anthropology influences and discussions. The author was an anthropologist, after all.

Very good read.

reviewed Illuminations by Walter Benjamin (Schocken paperbacks -- SB241)

Walter Benjamin, Walter Bejamin: Illuminations (Paperback, 1969, Schocken)

"Illuminations" Review

A fantastic collection of essays by an eclectic author.

Benjamin has a great writing style that is both multi-disciplinary and at times playful.

His essays are ripe with a multi-layered analysis of literature, history, politics, and art that leave you hungry for more.

Jeremy Scahill, The Staff of The Intercept: The Assassination Complex (2017, Simon & Schuster)

The "author and his colleagues at the investigative website, The Intercept, expose stunning new details …

"The Assassination Complex" Review

A fascinating and insightful collection of articles and original reporting from The Intercept on the (primarily) Obama administration's drone war on Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and so on.

Due to the nature of this collection, there is quite a bit of repetition of terms and information.

The book is well-designed with a striking color-and-design scheme. Also included are numerous visual slides that provide extra information and context. I appreciated the glossary, as there are a number of military-specific terminology.