Instead of a more formal book review, we wanted to hunker down to discuss two key themes in the book that we can carry forward in this line of unflinching oracles: embracing big cat vibes in our lives and activism and the reclaiming/reclawing (yes, there will be cat puns!) of anger as love.

Welcome to a special interview with Laura Elliott, author of the gripping near-future thriller Awakened. We dive into the story’s chilling world of sleeplessness, collapsing civilisation, and a small group of scientists grappling with the consequences of their own creation - and explore the book’s thoughtful representation of ME and chronic illness. The Pedantic Zebra Book Club, is our disability and chronic illness reading collective. IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve moved our book clu

This is a bit more of a personal post - exciting but with a twist. Like Benton Fraser, in Due South (one for the Gen X’ers), we are having a temporary directional change with a new sister project, @cripademia and a book!

It is this communality of the book that elevates it, from practical tips to the message that one is not alone in the struggle.

Lessons learned 5 yrs after Lockdown

We have a new addition to our advocacy, a podcast with video and audio options for our book club the Pedantic Zebra!

There is a long history of the most profound societal shifts coming from the grassroots, from people forming communities and campaigning...

It’s one thing to go for help and not find any medical care. It’s another to be blamed for your child’s disability and illness.

Halloween is approaching, and we missed ‘hot girl summer’ so we are opting for ‘goth girl autumn’ instead with a cosy book club.

Tales of the Unexpected: A letter reaching out to Miranda Hart to discuss her book and approaches to ME, Long Covid and Lyme.

Hints and tips to stay safe and protect your digital life.