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Bit of Interesting Trivia

Just My Type by Simon Garfield

December 1, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: Those who enjoy a bit of trivia about common things; those interested in graphic design. In a nutshell: A history of fonts, with a focus on some of the better-known ones. Worth quoting: “If all letters were exactly the same height they wouldn’t appear so: round and pointed letters would appear shorter.” “They established that it is a lot easier to read lower-case letters than capitals when travelling at speed.” Why I chose it: I love this kind of shit. Review: There’s not […]

She’s Done It Again

The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West

November 10, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: People who want essays that critically explore politics and pop culture while making you laugh your ass off. In a nutshell: Author Lindy West follows up her Bestseller (and TV show!) Shrill with this book of essays exploring the Trump era, the Me Too movement, and many other aspects of political and pop culture. Worth quoting: “We need to start calling things by their real names: racism is racism, sexism is sexism, mistakes are mistakes, and they can be rectified if we do […]

Learning The History of Workers Fighting Back

The Mass Strike by Luxemburg

November 3, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: People interested in the history and politics behind mass strike movements. In a nutshell: Philosopher and Marxist Luxemburg provides a history of the mass strike in Russia, and outlines how it could work in Germany (I think?). Worth quoting: “The plan of undertaking mass strikes as a serious political class action with organised workers only is absolutely hopeless.” Why I chose it: It was this month’s pick for a book club I’m in. I know some of the politicians many of my peers […]

Practical Advice For Changing the World

How to Resist: Turn Protest to Power by Matthew Bolton

October 29, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: Anyone looking for some practical advice to help make meaningful policy change. In a nutshell: One of the Living Wage Campaigners and the Executive director of Citizens UK offers tips on building targeted social movements based on the success – and failure – he has experienced as a community organizer. Worth quoting: “Be intentional about what kind of change it’s worth our while putting your time into: what’s achievable, and how you could influence those decisions.” Why I chose it: A work colleague […]

Time For A Walking Tour

An Opinionated guide to London Architecture by Sujata Burman, Rosa Bertoli and Taran Wilkhu

October 26, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: People visiting (or living in) London who want to see a variety of examples of good / interesting architecture around the city. In a nutshell: Wallpaper* (note, I hate that the magazine title has an asterisk, as it make me want to add a line at the bottom of this review resolving the asterisk) journalists and architecture photographer provide just over 50 examples of London architecture. Mostly buildings. Worth quoting: “Why do we change our minds about what’s considered good? Why I chose […]

Casual Approach That Could Work For Me

An Edited Life: Simple Steps to Streamlining You Life, at Work and at Home by Anna Newton

October 12, 2019 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Best for: People looking for another guide to organizing their lives. In a nutshell: Author Newton offers detailed suggestions for organizing one’s life. Worth quoting: Not quotes per se, but there are definition a bunch of suggestions that I’ve underlined and will be incorporating into my life. Why I chose it: I’m a sucker for a organizational book, especially one that’s visually attractive. Review: I do love me a good home and life organizing book. As I’ve probably said before, at this point its usually […]

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