The range is ambitious without being scattershot! Literature sits beside biology, political theory beside deep time, consciousness beside solar storms, and somehow it coheres. What binds it isn’t topic but temperament: seriousness, curiosity, compassion. You make a strong case that good thinking doesn’t live in silos, and that reading widely is a moral as well as intellectual practice <3
oh my god, this is how i find out eve babitz kept a journal? i've read all her books and i didn't think i'd get to experience any new (to me) writing from her, this is such a treat! you've curated such a interesting and diverse list, i'll be checking out lots of these. thank you for sharing xxx
yes!!! i am so glad that one resonated with you — i was really hoping it would, with someone. it’s super rare that we get to read them. and please let me know if you check anything else out. thanks, aurora, you’re the absolute best ❤️
I love how this roundup doesn’t just list essays, but invites readers into the process of curiosity and careful attention. I’m especially drawn to the way you balance science, literature, and philosophy—not just for breadth, but for depth, choosing pieces that challenge and expand thinking. The note about letting a single essay fully press against your own ideas really resonated with me; it’s a reminder that thoughtful reading isn’t about speed or quantity, but sustained engagement. This feels like a map for anyone wanting to explore the best contemporary writing without feeling lost in the noise.
The range is ambitious without being scattershot! Literature sits beside biology, political theory beside deep time, consciousness beside solar storms, and somehow it coheres. What binds it isn’t topic but temperament: seriousness, curiosity, compassion. You make a strong case that good thinking doesn’t live in silos, and that reading widely is a moral as well as intellectual practice <3
thanks, naz. really appreciate you engaging 🤎
thank YOU, my tbr is so long now thansk to you
Your publication is soooo helpful with finding good reading material! Thanks you!
that means a LOT. thanks so much, aaron ❤️
oh my god, this is how i find out eve babitz kept a journal? i've read all her books and i didn't think i'd get to experience any new (to me) writing from her, this is such a treat! you've curated such a interesting and diverse list, i'll be checking out lots of these. thank you for sharing xxx
yes!!! i am so glad that one resonated with you — i was really hoping it would, with someone. it’s super rare that we get to read them. and please let me know if you check anything else out. thanks, aurora, you’re the absolute best ❤️
I love how this roundup doesn’t just list essays, but invites readers into the process of curiosity and careful attention. I’m especially drawn to the way you balance science, literature, and philosophy—not just for breadth, but for depth, choosing pieces that challenge and expand thinking. The note about letting a single essay fully press against your own ideas really resonated with me; it’s a reminder that thoughtful reading isn’t about speed or quantity, but sustained engagement. This feels like a map for anyone wanting to explore the best contemporary writing without feeling lost in the noise.