Books & Zines
Book and zine reviews, plus my own zines and ebooks.
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Favourites of 2014
2014 was a pretty amazing year for stuff. I read so many brilliant books and watched a lot of great TV and films too. Here…
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Summer Reading
I’ve read so many good books this year – and a few terrible ones – so here’s a catch-up from over the summer before I start…
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Hannah Zakari 10th Birthday Zine
I’ve known Rachael and her Hannah Zakari shop since we both used to sell at ye olde Miso Funky Markets in Glasgow. Since then she’s…
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More Japan Zines
Given the chance, I would buy every Japan-related zine I find, but here are some of my recent purchases. TOKYO: A very brief introduction If…
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A Book A Day All Done
I managed to post A Book A Day every day in June! I hope it was of some interest at least some of the time.…
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A Book A Day
A few people I follow are doing #bookaday, where they’re writing about or photographing books that match daily prompts. I was keen to join in but the…
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Favourites of 2013: Books
According to Goodreads, which I update fairly consistently, I read 31 books this year (not including re-reading or the half-finished pile by my bed). Apparently,…
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Recent Reading
There aren’t many good things about extended illness but you do get to catch up on your reading and TV watching. I’m going to post…
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