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It’s 2021 and we’re in a climate crisis, so I think it’s safe to assume that most of us have the basics of recycling down by now (hopefully)!  If you’ve been doing your bit for the planet and recycling your empty cans, jars and cardboard, we applaud you! You’re helping to reduce the amount of […]

It’s officially spooky season, so it’s only right to incorporate some horror books into your October reading list. But what to read first? We firmly believe you can’t go wrong with a best seller!  Every year as the leaves begin to change colour, we find ourselves craving a little seasonal scare-reading to get us in […]

It’s always nice to get a new job or a salary increase, but these things take time, and they usually aren’t that much!  Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent that needs to make a little extra cash on the side for a day-to-day house running or a holiday and need something that won’t take you […]

Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature.  We advise everyone to put away their smartphones and possible technological distractions and pick up a book to read. Here are five ways you can celebrate Book Lover’s Day in 2021: […]

Everyone loves spending the six week holidays with their kids, but we have to confess, it’s a long time to keep yourselves entertained. There will undoubtedly be a little boredom over the period, and it’s unrealistic to go out and spend money every day. We’ve got a list of things you can do to enjoy […]

One of the main challenges students face when trying to obtain a degree is managing finances.  We imagine there are a fair few people that have blown their student loan on Asos or a brand new PS5, only to realise they have to live on Aldi’s brand of Pot Noodle for the foreseeable future. And […]

Have you ever looked at your old textbooks from uni and thought, “what on earth am I going to do with these..?”. Well, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that they hold their value pretty well. After all, it’s not every day that they get updated, and they are always in demand. Textbooks are […]

The popularity of graphic novels has exploded with new titles and new additions being released all the time so, we have decided to hit the drawing board and come up with a list of our top 10 favourites. Your choices may differ from ours slightly, but we have tried to include a bit of everything […]

Once upon a time, graphic novels and comics were considered the staple of pubescent teenage boys looking to escape the mundanity of looming adult life. How times have changed. Marvel and DC are the epitome of cool, and we’re swimming in a sea of blockbuster movies that doesn’t ever feel like it’s going to end. […]