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The Back Catalogue
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A sporadically updated pop culture blog where I write about everything new, old, and weird in pop culture (Movies, TV Shows, Anime, Books) and occasionally talk about my own writing.

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This is why being an Australian book and comic fan sucks sometimes. Like why is the shipping 3x the price of the actual books - which are on sale. 😭 I live regional and its also more expensive in shipping versus metro. You may as well not offer international shipping at this point of unaffordability
A screen capture of the checkout for three comic books that are on a half price special. the total for the books comes to $40.50 AUD with shipping at $125.00 AUD, totalling $182.05. Shipping is 3x the price of the books alone.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Made it back alive. It that great a sandwich for the effort.
August 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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New Review up!! Absolutely adored Citizen Sleeper by Jump Over the Age. Can't wait till the sequel goes on sale again because I just want to jump back into this world full of hope, resilance, and tragedy.

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July 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Brought myself a Instax Mini Evo and was playing around with what I could print on it. I just love the idea of having a card catalogue of little instax prints of favourite panels from comic books. I just wish the film was cheaper - or there was some third party alternatives.
A panel from Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me printed on Instax mini film A panel from Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me. Where the two love interests are dancing at prom under a shower of balloons and the main character notes that her girlfriend keeps breaking up with her during this traditionally romantic moment.
July 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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"Sometimes when things seem to be falling apart, it means there’s room for something incredible to grow." Queer resilance at its finest. #DisabilityBookRecs #AutismBookRecs
Daniel Cabot Puts Down Roots Daniel Cabot doesn’t really know what he’s doing with his life. He’s lost faith in himself, his future, and maybe the world. The only things he knows that he cares about are the garden in the empty lot next to his crumbling East Village apartment building and his best friend. Alex Savchenko has always known that he’s…difficult. Prickly, maybe, if you’re feeling generous. But maybe that’s the kind of personality it takes to start a low-income pediatrics clinic in one of Manhattan’s most troubled neighborhoods. When Daniel stumbles into his life, Alex doesn’t expect him to stay—most people don’t. And when Alex develops useless, inconvenient feelings for his new friend, he does what he’s always done, and tells himself that he isn’t feeling anything at all. Daniel, though, has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and he isn’t stopping now. Sometimes when things seem to be falling apart, it means there’s room for something incredible to grow. Affiliate QR Code to Bookshop.org Link: https://bookshop.org/a/110081/9798360284895
July 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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#FirstNationsBooks #NAIDOC

Sunday marked the beginning of NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee ) Week here in Australia. And to celebrate, I'm going to recommend some books to add to your TBR all week.
July 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Peaceful, cozy romance by the fireside until it's not. #DisabilityBookRecs #BookSky
July 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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I think all Autistic Girlies can relate to losing yourself in a good book that it not only becomes your favourite thing but your whole world.

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July 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Peachtree Teen seems to be the champion of Queer Autistic Horror with their wonderful catalogue of Andrew Joseph White books and this new release in September, Hollow by Taylor Grothe, adding to their catalogue.
Book cover for the for the Hollow by Taylor Grothe (Peachtree Teen, September 2025). A twisted crow with guts spilling out of it and wrapped in vines, a green eye pokes out from its mutilated body After a meltdown in her school cafeteria prompts an unwanted autism diagnosis, Cassie Davis moves back to her hometown in upstate New York, where her mom hopes the familiarity will allow Cassie to feel normal again. Cassie’s never truly felt normal anywhere, but she does crave the ease she used to have with her old friends. Problem is that her friends aren’t so eager to welcome her back into the fold. They extend an olive branch by inviting her on their backpacking trip to Hollow Ridge, in the upper reaches of the Adirondacks. But when a fight breaks out their first night, Cassie wakes to a barren campsite—her friends all gone. With severe weather approaching and nearing sensory overload, Cassie is saved by a boy named Kaleb, who whisks her away to a compound of artists and outcasts he calls the Roost. As Kaleb tends to her injuries, Cassie begins to feel—for the first time in her life—that she can truly be herself.... (too long for full description) Affiliate QR Code to purchase the book on Bookshop.org. Link: https://bookshop.org/a/110081/9781682637777
July 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Quirky, profound and at times sobering look at the life of a gay teenage in Japan. This one deals with some heavy topics despite its comedic outwards appearance, so reader discreation is advised. Exploring the personal and social experience of LGBTQIA+ youth in Japan. #PrideMonthBookRecs
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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"A blistering critique of digital media and a kaleidoscopic depiction of consumer culture." This sounds perfect for those who want the vibes of Ready Player One, but one that fully critiques the hyper-consumerism and disconnection from reality that many MMO players can fall into. #PrideMonthBookRecs
June 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Social media and zombies combine in this interesting take on apocalyptic literature that cuts to the heart of modern existence and influencer culture. #PrideMonthBookRecs #BookSky
June 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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"A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness that will leave you utterly unable to put it down, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls." #PrideMonthBookRecs
Ofelia has lived her life dreaming of entering Le Château Enchanté—the mysterious court of the gods-blessed King Léo, where the shadow monsters that roam Ofelia’s home never trespass. Lope has lived her life as a knight, defending Ofelia and her home from Shadows even as she dreams of escaping with Ofelia by her side. When the Shadows venture too close, Lope and Ofelia are thrust into a journey that will lead them to the heart of the darkness haunting their home: the dazzling and deceptive Château Enchanté itself. A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness that will leave you utterly unable to put it down, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls.
June 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Costumes For Time Travelers gives me major Doctor Who and How to Lose the Time War vibes.
Title: Costumes For Time Travelers Author: A.R. Capetta Release Date: 27th May 2025 Two people standing close together in a costume shop their faces are obscured by waves of fabric Anyone who has hiked through time knows the town of Pocket. It’s the place travelers first reach after they stumble away from their hometime, passing through on their way to any other when. To Calisto, Pocket is home. They love their grandmother’s shop, which is filled with clothes from every era that are used to make costumes for time travelers. Calisto has no intention of traveling—it’s too dangerous. For Fawkes, traveling is life. He put on time boots when he was young and has been stumbling through eras ever since. When he floats into Pocket, Calisto meets him for the first time, though Fawkes has seen Calisto—in glimpses of what hasn’t happened yet. He’s also seen the villains chasing them both. Now Calisto and Fawkes must rush—from Shakespeare’s London to ancient Crete to California on the eve of a millennium—to save Pocket, and travelers, from being erased... QR Code to get yourself a copy at Bookshop.org (Affiliate Link) https://bookshop.org/a/110081/9781536233711
June 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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It's winter here in Australia (just about - it certainly feels like it when you step outside to gale force winds and a chill factor that feels like it's in the minuses), and what better way to spend the chilly end of autumn beginning of winter but with a good book and some tea.

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Can't Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne. The cover features two women sitting in a cozy library by a fire. All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn’t so easy. But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she’s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. Meanwhile, Kianthe has been waiting for a chance to flee responsibility–all the better that her girlfriend is on board. Together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams. What follows is a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. In a story brimming with hurt/comfort and quiet fireside conversations, these two women will discover just what they mean to each other… and the world. QR Code to purchase the book at Bookshop.org (Affiliate Link) https://bookshop.org/a/110081/9781250333292
June 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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I absolutely love this trend of queer cozy fantasies that are all about good food, good drinks, and good drinks cause who could want anything else from life.

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June 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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K. O'Neil always writes such delightful cozy fantasy MG stories, and I'm sure A Song For You & I is a delight as well.

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June 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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After several dark book recommendations, finally a lighter cover - but not in subject matter. This tale of sisterly love that is "Half delicious murder ballad, half beguiling love story," Holly Black, from the co-author of How to Lose the Time War, sounds absolutely perfect. #PrideMonthBookRecs
June 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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"Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire." --Ava Reid

With a recommendation like that, how could I not gravitate towards this wickedly dark Carmilla retelling to recommend to you all for my daily #PrideMonthBookRecs
June 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Medieval queer horror about saints, gods, and madness; sign me up! The Starving Saints is filled with bacchanalian madness to delight any horror fan as three women try to unravel the mystery of the saviours enthralling their castle.

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June 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Lesbian Knights and Dragons OH MY! I've read part of one of Yang's books, and it was a bit of a miss for me. However, they always come up with such interesting concepts that I can't help but want to give them another try. And Brighter Than Scale, Swifter than Flame sounds right up my alley. #BookSky
June 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Two bindery books in a row? I swear, I didn't plan this; I'm just gravitating towards what looks interesting. Who wouldn't be interested in a horror comedy SFF retelling of Dracula?

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June 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Another new queer release out today from Bindery Books is Crueler Mercies. It sounds perfect for #BookSky Lesbian #Romantasy fans out there.

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June 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Looking for some cyberpunk-trans SFF this month? We have Run Like Hell, coming out on June 30th. I literally just discovered this today, and I am adding it to my TBR. Will it be on yours?
June 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Alone, far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can talk to both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great powers, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself...
May 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM