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Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)

Posted on March 12, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Back when I started this blog I thought I would add a post at least every week. Of course work… Read more Why Books Are Better Than TV (Okay, Sometimes)

When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Posted on January 15, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

On The Practicalities of Writing

Posted on September 1, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’ve just sent a large chunk of writing to my supervisors (drafts of two chapters, to be precise) and feel… Read more On The Practicalities of Writing

What Would You Like to Learn?

Posted on June 16, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Almost everyone, in my experience, has a list of things they would like to learn. Be it figure skating, trout… Read more What Would You Like to Learn?

Where to Read: Advice from a Book Fetishist

Posted on April 8, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

“I just don’t have time to read,” my friend complains. We’re having coffee and she has spent the last ten… Read more Where to Read: Advice from a Book Fetishist

Entering Fight Club: On Becoming a Participating Academic

Posted on March 19, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As a female scholar working on Fight Club, the inevitable question one gets during awkward wine receptions is: “So how… Read more Entering Fight Club: On Becoming a Participating Academic

Photo Test

Posted on March 13, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

This post is actually a simple test: can I insert photos into posts? Yes I can! But it’s also a… Read more Photo Test

On Becoming a Reader – Again

Posted on March 12, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

There’s a reason why I’m studying literature – it’s been one of my major passions for as long as I… Read more On Becoming a Reader – Again

As Autumn Is Progressing, So Am I

Posted on October 19, 2013July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since the Media symposium and I am pleased to tell you that it was successful. Interdisciplinary… Read more As Autumn Is Progressing, So Am I

More Writing Tips

Posted on August 25, 2013July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As a summary for personal use, and for anyone else who needs advice on writing: this is what I’ve learned… Read more More Writing Tips

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