No new reading
November 7, 2001 (12:00 AM) ( link )

Work on the Harvard International Review recently has left me unable to do any frivolous reading. However, I am working as much as I can on my thesis. I also have to see my brother soon. Frank, if you're reading this, email me so I know you're still alive.

I plan to one day just sit down and, for a space of two or three hours, concentrate on reading A Suitable Boy. If, at the end of that time, it's gripped me, I'll keep on going. Otherwise, I'll stop. I really don't have the time to deal with a tome like this if it doesn't grab hold of me at once.