Bits #69: GUEST EDIT
Annie Mac, celebrated DJ and broadcaster, guest‑edited this week’s cultural roundup, offering a rich blend of music, book, film, and podcast recommendations. She also shares insights from her role as a judge on the Women’s Prize for Fiction, spotlighting the longlist and upcoming shortlist. The piece highlights the “Diabolical Lies” podcast’s feminist analysis, the London Irish Centre’s literary salons featuring prize‑winning Irish authors, and Justin Bieber’s experimental Coachella performance. Overall, the editorial showcases a vibrant cross‑section of contemporary British and Irish culture.
Bits #67: GUEST EDIT
Bits #67 features guest editor Bobby Palmer delivering a whirlwind of cultural recommendations, from Norwegian cinema like "Sentimental Value" to the Oslo trilogy, to emerging Antarctic‑themed speculative fiction, and a curated list of podcasts, books, and even hair‑care products. Palmer...
This Year's Viral Memoir Will Make Your Blood Boil
Belle Burden’s debut memoir *Strangers*, born from her 2023 Modern Love essay, exploded into a viral bestseller. The book details her sudden divorce from a wealthy financier during lockdown, exposing hidden financial arrangements and a patriarchal marriage model. Burden also...