Books & Zines
Book and zine reviews, plus my own zines and ebooks.
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My Year in Books
A look back at my 2024 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2025.
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My Year in Books
A look back at my 2023 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2024
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My Year in Books
Here’s a look back at my 2022 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2023. This year I set an easy Goodreads reading challenge of…
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My Year in Books
Here’s a look back at my 2021 reading challenge and my reading goals for 2022. This is the first year that I failed my Goodreads…
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New Japan Zines & Free Guides
I have 2 new-ish Japan zines available today, plus my Japan guides are now free to download. Postcards From Japan During my fifth trip to…
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My 2020 in Books
My reading challenge could have gone either way in 2020 but I’m glad I ended up reading more than ever. I still like the reading…
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The Super Cute Book of Kawaii is 1 Year Old!
I can’t believe it’s a whole year since my first book was published. The Super Cute Book of Kawaii was really a dream project for…
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Free Animal Crossing Mini Zine
One of my goals this year was to make more zines and it’s really going well. There’s been 2 so far this year and here’s…
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »
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All opinions are my own and I am not compensated or sponsored for writing about any products or services featured unless stated in the post. Links to shops and websites may be affiliate links – I receive a small commission from your orders at no cost to you, which helps me fund this site. I do not accept advertising.