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The First Law of Robot Club Is…: The Continuing Relevance of Isaac Asimov’s I,Robot

Posted on November 29, 2017November 27, 2017 by cococatani

The dark days before Christmas come with one massive advantage: plenty of time to read, preferably with tea and chocolate… Read more The First Law of Robot Club Is…: The Continuing Relevance of Isaac Asimov’s I,Robot

Review: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

Posted on November 22, 2017 by cococatani

Even for the most determined fiction lover, a careful foray into the land of non-fiction is always a good idea.… Read more Review: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

Would You Sell Your Grandma for Likes?

Posted on November 14, 2017November 11, 2017 by cococatani

Some people say TV is dead. I don’t agree. Sure, I believe the people who think Netflix is the best… Read more Would You Sell Your Grandma for Likes?

Heaven Upside Down: The Review

Posted on October 18, 2017 by cococatani

These are busy times for a self-declared horror, metal and science fiction afficionado. After spending much of last weekend recovering… Read more Heaven Upside Down: The Review

At Last: The Blade Runner 2049 Review

Posted on October 9, 2017 by cococatani

Literarily predisposed as I am, I rarely look forward to new film releases. But for Blade Runner 2049, the long-awaited… Read more At Last: The Blade Runner 2049 Review

If American Psycho Was Published Now, Would Patrick Bateman Be an Influencer?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by cococatani

I’m rewriting a book chapter about Bret Easton Ellis’s notorious novel  and can’t stop wondering what main character Patrick Bateman… Read more If American Psycho Was Published Now, Would Patrick Bateman Be an Influencer?

“We Know Where You Fucking Live”: A Marilyn Manson Review

Posted on September 18, 2017 by cococatani

Somehow, I’ve managed to manoeuvre myself in a position where watching Marilyn Manson videos counts as work. I’ve recently published… Read more “We Know Where You Fucking Live”: A Marilyn Manson Review

The Perils of Being a Non-Drinker in a Drinking Culture

Posted on September 11, 2017 by cococatani

Autumn is upon us: the season where we wrap ourselves in cosy jumpers and enjoy a whisky (or two) in… Read more The Perils of Being a Non-Drinker in a Drinking Culture

Why You Should Get the Hell off That Couch (Even if You’re Not a Fitgirl)

Posted on September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 by cococatani

Fitgirls get a lot of flak. Ordinary jealousy aside, I don’t think this criticism is entirely undeserved. Scroll through a… Read more Why You Should Get the Hell off That Couch (Even if You’re Not a Fitgirl)

Ten Non-Cliché Dutch Things I Miss (It’s Not Cheese)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by cococatani

Every blog written by someone who has spent, or is still spending, a prolonged period of time abroad features at… Read more Ten Non-Cliché Dutch Things I Miss (It’s Not Cheese)

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