oh this is lovely Tate! I read two books by James Baldwin last (!) year (for the most internet reason- my favourite podcast is named after a Baldwin quote) and it felt long overdue. Perhaps Giovanni's Room is next! Also very much agree with the finding out someone is older thought.... I have been swimming twice a day for the last few days and not looking at my phone at all and knitting clothing with my hands and resolving to read massive novels. Really the way to be, the calm undefined wash of time that indicates a new year and living with possibilities
oh this is lovely Tate! I read two books by James Baldwin last (!) year (for the most internet reason- my favourite podcast is named after a Baldwin quote) and it felt long overdue. Perhaps Giovanni's Room is next! Also very much agree with the finding out someone is older thought.... I have been swimming twice a day for the last few days and not looking at my phone at all and knitting clothing with my hands and resolving to read massive novels. Really the way to be, the calm undefined wash of time that indicates a new year and living with possibilities
That sounds like a gorgeous start to 2024, Shanti – the dream! Which Baldwin books did you read? (And which podcast is this?! 👀) x
I read If Beale Street Could Talk and The Fire Next Time (the podcast is called The Fire These Times which is very clever!)
Oh, love that! I'll have to check out the pod. Both of these books are also high on my TBR!