Punctuation to the Rescue Review: The Picture Book Adventure Adults Will Love Too
Punctuation to the Rescue by Cheryl Osten and illustrator Sara Not turns commas, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks into wonderfully dramatic characters in a colourful adventure that is as entertaining as it is educational. With vibrant illustrations, playful humour, and plenty of relatable moments for adults navigating today’s punctuation disasters online, this charming…
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Book Review: Love, Grief, & More Sex Than Pinot
In “Love, Grief, & More Sex Than Pinot,” Sacha Hughes introduces Soho Summers, a 24-year-old navigating grief and self-worth through chaotic relationships and poor coping mechanisms. This character-driven debut blends humour with emotional depth, capturing the relatable struggles of modern life. Although lengthy and occasionally repetitive, it offers an honest reflection on healing and growth.
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Why Picture Books Aren’t Just for Kids: My Lucky Star and the Rise of Visual Storytelling
Picture books are booming—and not just for children. Discover how My Lucky Star by Cheryl Olsten captures the magic of visual storytelling, emotional connection, and why adults are turning the page too.
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A Pint of Prose: Edinburgh’s Best Literary Pub Crawl
A different way to experience Edinburgh: through its pubs, its writers, and the stories in between. This literary pub crawl links nine historic spots across the city, each with its own connection to Scotland’s rich storytelling tradition. From Victorian haunts to places tied to Robert Burns and Ian Rankin, it’s an itinerary designed for those…
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Book Review: Icarus Plummeting
An expert’s vision on the disappearance of those who care for our health I recently had the chance to get my hands on the newly released Icarus Plummeting, written by David Zigmond. centre. At its core, the book explores a troubling oddity of modern medicine: while we celebrate extraordinary advances in bioengineering and clinical precision,…
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Films That Celebrate Women Supporting Women
Looking for the best films about women supporting women? Explore 15 powerful movies that highlight female friendship, solidarity, and empowerment — essential viewing for anyone who loves stories about strong women.
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Home Is Where the Magazine Lands
As a kid, I fell in love with magazines, starting with my brother’s gaming and music titles, then moving on to teenage girl magazines and international publications. Recently, I realized I can subscribe to print magazines again for just a quid, which brings back fond memories of those I longed for while studying in South…
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Freakier Friday (2025):
It’s been twenty years since the first Freaky Friday remake which somehow turned a body-swap teen comedy into a surprisingly emotional meditation on mother-daughter relationships. And now, in 2025, we have the sequel. I finally watched it, and I loved every minute of it. Not just because it’s fun, but because it somehow manages to bring back…
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Fluent in Meltdowns
Surviving (barely) the Mental Toll of Living in a Foreign Language This article was first published on Illumination’s Mirror on medium. If you’re a Medium member, you can read it here -> Moving abroad sounds idyllic: quaint cafés, obliging locals, and charming conversations in a language you barely speak. In practice, it’s mostly awkward, occasionally…
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How Music Changes the Way Your Beer Tastes
From ancient temples to late-night festivals, two things have always followed us through time: beer and music. They’re more than just pleasure — they’re pillars of culture. Music has scored revolutions, built identity, and turned chaos into rhythm. Beer? It fuelled the earliest economies, greased the gears of empires, and, according to A History of the…
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