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Book reviews and contemplations on reading, writing and dwelling in the wondrous world of literature.

Read an excerpt from my new novel ‘tell me I was here’

Sneak a peek into my latest book, available everywhere from 11 December 2025.

Tom Weber Literature Leave a comment 1. Dec 20251. Dec 2025 8 Minutes

Book review: There There

What comes to mind when you think about Native Americans? If you're currently thinking about cliché-riddled men in feathers dancing around a campfire or silently standing behind problematic white Hollywood actors, you might want to consider picking up a copy of this book.

Tom Weber Literature Leave a comment 14. Jul 202514. Jul 2025 2 Minutes

Book review: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow

I'll admit, I'm a rather emotional person. But if a book is so impactful in its storytelling that I repeatedly have to put it down just to regain my composure, then that is quite remarkable-even for my standards.

Tom Weber Literature Leave a comment 31. Mar 202517. Mar 2025 2 Minutes

First place for my upcoming poetry collection at Luxembourg’s National Literary Competition 2020

Success at Luxembourg's National Literary Competition: The manuscript for my upcoming poetry collection actually won first place!

Tom Weber Literature Leave a comment 18. Oct 2020 1 Minute

My articles on RTL Today! (Update)

Brief update and info about where to find some of my future articles!

Tom Weber Literature, Society & Politics Leave a comment 22. Jul 202022. Jul 2020 1 Minute

When the Poet looks for Happiness – Part 2: My own path to contentment (The Corona-Files #06)

In today's post I talk about my personal search for happiness, my complicated relationship with love, and the basis of my contentment today.

Tom Weber Literature, Society & Politics, The Corona-Files Leave a comment 6. May 20206. May 2020 11 Minutes

Public Reading – Corona Edition (The Corona-Files #04)

Bored in self-isolation? Grab yourself a nice drink, and join me on a journey to Venice... thanks to literature!

Tom Weber Literature, The Corona-Files Leave a comment 6. Apr 20206. Apr 2020 1 Minute

Writing When the World Stands Still (The Corona-Files #01)

A philosophical contemplation about the meaning of writing, non-duality, and why we need writers especially in times of self-isolation.

Tom Weber Literature, The Corona-Files Leave a comment 19. Mar 202022. Mar 2020 3 Minutes

The Magic of Reading

Does the book even stand a chance nowadays against Netflix, YouTube and Co? This post argues that reading still has a trick up its sleeve.

Tom Weber Literature 3 Comments 20. Feb 202020. Feb 2020 4 Minutes

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  • Read an excerpt from my new novel ‘tell me I was here’ 1. Dec 2025
  • It’s not your fault that the world is making you sick 10. Oct 2025
  • Book review: There There 14. Jul 2025
  • Book review: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow 31. Mar 2025

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