Anxiety. It’s a funny word but a far less funny existence. It's also commonly associated with millennials. But why? Is there really a reason for this?
Month: November 2015
Unbound: All I Want For #CrowdfundChristmas
I love books. No surprises there. But what I love about them is not just their stories or even the writer's way with words. It's the physical thing. The words set in ink or pixels, the weight in my hands, the breath as I start a new page. There is something marvellous about books, they … Continue reading Unbound: All I Want For #CrowdfundChristmas
Amazon Killed the Bookstore, Long Live the Bookstore
Time Magazine might have thought it popped up by surprise, but in reality Amazon’s first physical bookstore has been a long time coming. Yes, you read that right. Amazon’s first physical bookstore. To be exact, they’ve opened a 5,500-square-foot bookstore, carrying a not-that-impressive 5,000 to 6,000 titles with 15 employees under the direction of Amazon … Continue reading Amazon Killed the Bookstore, Long Live the Bookstore
Zombie Land, Halloween & Millennial FOMO
People say that staying in at the weekend is an underrated concept. And you know what, I can get down with that sentiment. After all, archetypal bookworm that I am, I’ve mastered the art of being a recluse. Maybe I’ll go for a run before settling in for quality, horizontal me-time, or perhaps I’ll indulge … Continue reading Zombie Land, Halloween & Millennial FOMO