Nilanjana Bhattacharjya
@nilanjana.bsky.social
Teaching professor at a large public university in Arizona. I start more books than I finish and write on music and films. (I also photograph trees.)
You are amazing. You send things out, which is more than most people do. This never gets old: amp.theguardian.com/books/2015/o...
Man Booker winner's debut novel rejected nearly 80 times | Man Booker prize 2015 | The Guardian
Jamaican author Marlon James says he nearly gave up writing after his first novel, John Crow’s Devil, was rejected 78 times by publishers
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November 20, 2024 at 5:39 PM
You are amazing. You send things out, which is more than most people do. This never gets old: amp.theguardian.com/books/2015/o...
I think I’m the only person who comes out ahead here. People don’t gasp at my last name. But then if they ask if we’re related, I would have to say hell no.
November 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I think I’m the only person who comes out ahead here. People don’t gasp at my last name. But then if they ask if we’re related, I would have to say hell no.
Because he can’t be an American patriot, and because Trump is GOAT apparently. I can’t wait for them to tear each other down.
November 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Because he can’t be an American patriot, and because Trump is GOAT apparently. I can’t wait for them to tear each other down.
FYI, not an imprint , but my friend Benjamin Swett just had his (new) book published by them last week! It’s a great read. www.nyrb.com/collections/...
Benjamin Swett
Benjamin Swett is the author of Route 22 and New York City of Trees, which won the 2013 New York City Book Award for Photography. He teaches writing at the City College of New York and was named the L...
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November 7, 2024 at 6:19 PM
FYI, not an imprint , but my friend Benjamin Swett just had his (new) book published by them last week! It’s a great read. www.nyrb.com/collections/...
Ice cream all day.
Ick. Feel better soon.
Ick. Feel better soon.
December 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Ice cream all day.
Ick. Feel better soon.
Ick. Feel better soon.
I am… the dog, alas. I have received exactly three fleece throws as swag from school, and even in Arizona, they are wonderful.
December 14, 2023 at 4:22 AM
I am… the dog, alas. I have received exactly three fleece throws as swag from school, and even in Arizona, they are wonderful.
Aka “Pakistan did it. Always. Every time. It’s them.”
December 14, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Aka “Pakistan did it. Always. Every time. It’s them.”
Your dog and I both
December 14, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Your dog and I both
They regularly deduct almost $750-800 a year for my parking fee, which is absurd.
November 22, 2023 at 12:20 AM
They regularly deduct almost $750-800 a year for my parking fee, which is absurd.
We have an United Way campaign at school. Since that benefits the community, I feel better giving up that part of my paycheck toward my donation. I feel worse about paying for parking.
November 22, 2023 at 12:07 AM
We have an United Way campaign at school. Since that benefits the community, I feel better giving up that part of my paycheck toward my donation. I feel worse about paying for parking.
That was a lot to take on before my coffee. The layers. That song.
November 17, 2023 at 2:17 PM
That was a lot to take on before my coffee. The layers. That song.
November 14, 2023 at 5:08 AM
Out of context, for sure. Behold the ghost of Christmas Past, just in time for the holidays
November 13, 2023 at 11:55 AM
Out of context, for sure. Behold the ghost of Christmas Past, just in time for the holidays
He tried to prevent Brexit— and he’s replacing Suella Braverman. Two good things, completely out of context.
November 13, 2023 at 11:39 AM
He tried to prevent Brexit— and he’s replacing Suella Braverman. Two good things, completely out of context.