Instead of posting separately, I thought I would talk out the two books I’ve read recently. My resolution for this year was to read more (more than I had the year previous) and I’m smashing that target.
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Instead of posting separately, I thought I would talk out the two books I’ve read recently. My resolution for this year was to read more (more than I had the year previous) and I’m smashing that target.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo completely lived up to the hype. It’s stylish, emotional, and far more layered than its glossy premise suggests.
A darkly funny portrait of envy and appropriation that makes you question why it feels so good to watch someone behave so badly.
Peter Apps’ ‘Show Me the Bodies’ is an unflinching, meticulously researched account of one of the most devastating tragedies in recent British history. An important read. It will disturb and enrage you, but it will open your eyes.
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.
recent posts ⇓
A remote island, a woman washed ashore, and a mystery rooted in grief and survival. ‘Wild Dark Shore’ pulls you into a world where nature, love and loss are dangerously entwined.
Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.
Instead of posting separately, I thought I would talk out the two books I’ve read recently. My resolution for this year was to read more (more than I had the year previous) and I’m smashing that target.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo completely lived up to the hype. It’s stylish, emotional, and far more layered than its glossy premise suggests.