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My November Reads

My November Reads

Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.

About Me

Hi, I’m Chris, and welcome to my corner of the internet.

I started this site for two main reasons. First, it’s a bit of a full circle moment. As a teenager, I taught myself the basics of web design and Photoshop, building fan sites just for the fun of it. I loved the process of figuring things out on my own, which led me to learn HTML and eventually study graphic design at university. Ironically, going from self-taught to formal study felt like learning everything all over again. I only stuck with the course for a year before moving in a different direction (a story for another time).

Eventually, I drifted away from design altogether. Years passed, and aside from the odd phone photo edit, I barely touched anything creative. But recently, I came across some of my old designs. On a whim and with a bit of nostalgia, I decided to see if I could still build something from scratch. Spoiler: I’d forgotten most of it. Still, I bought this domain, set up a blog, and here we are.

Which brings me to the second reason for starting this site. I’ve always liked the idea of having a blog. I’m not chasing a specific niche; this is just a space for me to write, reflect, and maybe share a few things I’ve been up to or share my thoughts about the latest books I’ve read. I’ve read more than a few quotes about how writing can be cathartic, and I guess I’m curious to see if that’s true.

Whether this ends up being read by one person or no one at all, I’m glad to have created a space that feels like mine again.

Thanks for stopping by.

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‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell

‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell

Behind one of literature’s most famous names is a story of devastating loss. O’Farrell places Agnes rightfully at its centre, capturing the labour of a mother left to carry on.

‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King

An immersive reflection on love and memory, Heart The Lover traces how early choices and missed opportunities continue to shape a life long after they are made.

‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp

Florence Knapp’s debut asks a simple but arresting question: what if the name you are given at birth alters the entire shape of your life?