Arjun Basu
@arjun.bsky.social
Writer. Latest novel, The Reeds, out now. Proud Montrealer/Fier Montréalais. Beer league hockey. Habs. Board member Access Copyright. A "Certified Elder.” Brand/content consultant. Host a podcast about the future of magazines. https://linktr.ee/arjunbasu
The clouds are more ominous than they appear.
(I should get that stencilled onto my window)
(I should get that stencilled onto my window)
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The clouds are more ominous than they appear.
(I should get that stencilled onto my window)
(I should get that stencilled onto my window)
2. You should buy this one, too. It's about the pursuit of happiness. It doesn't end well. Not the book. The book ends fine.
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
2. You should buy this one, too. It's about the pursuit of happiness. It doesn't end well. Not the book. The book ends fine.
1. You should buy it.
2. You could be my Thanksgiving.
2. You could be my Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
1. You should buy it.
2. You could be my Thanksgiving.
2. You could be my Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
When italics feel political.
On tomorrow’s Full Bleed podcast.
On tomorrow’s Full Bleed podcast.
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
When italics feel political.
On tomorrow’s Full Bleed podcast.
On tomorrow’s Full Bleed podcast.
With the troubles facing journalism there are those trying for better by listening to the world's stories and translating them for english-speakers. That the package is nice is a bonus. The New Full Bleed podcast speaks to Charles Emmerson from Translator. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With the troubles facing journalism there are those trying for better by listening to the world's stories and translating them for english-speakers. That the package is nice is a bonus. The New Full Bleed podcast speaks to Charles Emmerson from Translator. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Like it’s pretty but it’s early November ffs. We’re getting rain by end of week meaning all this is going to be a wet mess soon enough. November sucks. March is similar but at least spring is springing. In November not so much.
Yes I live in Montreal and I’m complaining about snow. Tabarnak.
Yes I live in Montreal and I’m complaining about snow. Tabarnak.
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Like it’s pretty but it’s early November ffs. We’re getting rain by end of week meaning all this is going to be a wet mess soon enough. November sucks. March is similar but at least spring is springing. In November not so much.
Yes I live in Montreal and I’m complaining about snow. Tabarnak.
Yes I live in Montreal and I’m complaining about snow. Tabarnak.
Not just that Zohran won, but I learned that Cincinnati has a mayor named Aftab.
That's a spicy samosa.
That's a spicy samosa.
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Not just that Zohran won, but I learned that Cincinnati has a mayor named Aftab.
That's a spicy samosa.
That's a spicy samosa.
I made it into a slide. Fate is awful when it works. (And though I love Vladdy, Jr. I had no dog in the fight.)
November 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I made it into a slide. Fate is awful when it works. (And though I love Vladdy, Jr. I had no dog in the fight.)
Kent Monkman at the Musée des beaux arts Montréal. What a fucking glorious show.
October 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Kent Monkman at the Musée des beaux arts Montréal. What a fucking glorious show.
Sorry. Image now with alt text
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sorry. Image now with alt text
Want a rebellion? Stop the scroll and read the print. It's all fine. New podcast up. magazeum.co/content/play...
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Want a rebellion? Stop the scroll and read the print. It's all fine. New podcast up. magazeum.co/content/play...
Biggest proof that humans need quite a bit of time to cook is how much I hated tomatoes as a kid vs how much joy a good tomato gives me now.
October 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Biggest proof that humans need quite a bit of time to cook is how much I hated tomatoes as a kid vs how much joy a good tomato gives me now.
October 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thanksgiving madness
October 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thanksgiving madness
Print provides engagement and reach and loyalty and isn't noisy and doesn't live in an enshittified space. What's not to love?
October 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Print provides engagement and reach and loyalty and isn't noisy and doesn't live in an enshittified space. What's not to love?
This Friday, Montreal (after this I will hopefully disappear for a few months, at least):
October 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This Friday, Montreal (after this I will hopefully disappear for a few months, at least):
From The Reeds. When I wrote these lines I didn’t believe them. I was projecting them on to a character.
I may have become that character, a few years later.
I may have become that character, a few years later.
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
From The Reeds. When I wrote these lines I didn’t believe them. I was projecting them on to a character.
I may have become that character, a few years later.
I may have become that character, a few years later.
Sometimes the notes you take while writing are just reminders of what you wrote.
September 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Sometimes the notes you take while writing are just reminders of what you wrote.
Does your preferred media pass the sniff test?
(might be an odd time for this question...)
(might be an odd time for this question...)
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Does your preferred media pass the sniff test?
(might be an odd time for this question...)
(might be an odd time for this question...)
Happening in Montreal next month.
September 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Happening in Montreal next month.
I helped a friend clear out her store today.
September 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I helped a friend clear out her store today.
New season of The Full Bleed, the podcast about the future of magazines launches today (now!). I spoke to Josh Jones who should inspire you to create whatever the hell you want. If there's a theme to this season it's "Just Do It." Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Search for Magazeum.
September 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
New season of The Full Bleed, the podcast about the future of magazines launches today (now!). I spoke to Josh Jones who should inspire you to create whatever the hell you want. If there's a theme to this season it's "Just Do It." Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Search for Magazeum.