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koosli@outside.ofa.dog

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aka @koosli@aus.social. I'm almost exclusively reading horror fiction, truly the greatest of genres.

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Sinéad Stubbins: Stinkbug (Paperback, 2025, Affirm Press)

Light, smelly fun

Stinkbug is a comedy about a horrible workplace and a horrible teambuilding retreat. It's funny, full of not very admirable characters, and a satisfying ending. I liked that it's not pandering to a non-antipodean audience.

finished reading The KLF by John Higgs

John Higgs: The KLF (2001, Orion Hardbacks)

They were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success …

Still great. It has its weak points but the good bits are so good I don't care.

China Miéville: The City & the City (Paperback, 2011, imusti, Pan Publishing)

Weaches in Breaches

Well that was very satisfying! I really enjoy the worlds that Miéville conjures, and I've already started making Besźel/Ul Qoma jokes in my everyday. The setting reminded me very much of Disco Elysium. The conspiracy rang true but I didn't guess in advance, which was nice. I can see myself reading this again knowing what I know now!