Monthly Archives: October 2026

Reading Well: The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Daniel (@MKNN)

When I wrote about Sofia Samatar‘s A Stranger in Olondria, I had not yet started the practice of holding off to write about series until they were complete–that review ends with a mention of the companion novel, 2016’s, The Winged … Continue reading →

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Listen/Here: May, 2026

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Daniel (@MKNN)

2026: February | March | April By the Numbers 1,756 plays across 1,263 unique tracks by 737 distinct artists — about 26% above a typical month over the past year. About 154 hours of music (9234 minutes). Busiest day was … Continue reading →

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Reading Well: Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Daniel (@MKNN)

When I started Wole Talabi‘s Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, I was expecting an African-themed YA novel (essentially because of a mis-remembered title). So it was a bit of a shock when the protagonist–a discarded, minor Nigerian god–partners … Continue reading →

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Listen/Here: April, 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Daniel (@MKNN)

2026: January | February | March By the Numbers 1,229 plays across 966 unique tracks by 618 distinct artists — about 11% below a typical month over the past year. About 112 hours of music (6697 minutes). Busiest day was … Continue reading →

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