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I intended to read this one essay at a time, but the essays flowed so well that I read it in 2 sittings. Excellent, thoughtful writing about maps, language (which was interesting given that I was reading it in translation), reading and books, and more. The writing style at different times reminded me of both Patti Smith and Joan Didion. I will definitely come back to this one, and will certainly read more by Valeria Luiselli.

"Rereading begins in the comments written in the margins, the underlined phrases and scribbled footnotes; but especially in the objects left behind between the pages."
-Valeria Luiselli, Sidewalks, "Return Ticket"

I am loving this book of essays. Chance was on my side for this month's #bookspin.

Finally getting around to posting my #bookspin and #doublespin for March. I'm excited to finally knock Middlemarch off my TBR.

you can read a city... as you read a book. But the metaphor can be inverted. The notes we make during the reading of a book trace out, in some the private spaces we inhabit. There are texts that will always be our dead end streets: fragments that will be bridges; words that will be like the scaffolding which protects fragile constructions. .... And everything we haven't read: relingos, absences in the heart of the city...

It is perhaps true that in other times the greatest risk one ran on going g out for a walk was ... to be knocked down by a dog. But the reality is that nowadays, the pedestrian can't venture out into the street with the same extravagant spirit...

Elegant writing in short stories.

Just finished this great book of essays. I plan to write a review, once I catch my breath.