Hattie Kennedy

Hattie is a comics scholar and obsessive reader from Brighton(ish) but living in Glasgow, Scotland where she is working towards a PhD in Canadian Studies, more specifically about Québécois comics and politics. Mostly she reads comics about other peoples’ lives because she’s nosy like that. She is an enthusiastic, if not experienced, seamstress and could win Olympic Gold Medals if only Procrasti-Sewing and Procrasti-Baking were recognised sports. A not insignificant percentage of her free time is spent worrying about whether her cats like her as much as she likes them. She is resident Quebec Comics Monkey over at Graphixia where she likes to lay claim to being more Canadian than she really is. Twitter: @HattieK

Amazing DIY Comic Book Craft Ideas For Old Comics

Here are some great comic book craft ideas for things to DIY with the comics you don’t want any more but just can’t bear to let go.

7 Homes of Writers and Authors For You to Explore

Take a tour of the homes of famous writers and plan your next bookish vacation with this roundup.

7 Books to Read about Comics

Want to know more about how comics work and their history? Hattie recommends 7 books about comics.

The Best Romantic Books to Read With Your Book Group

10 Of The Best Knitting Books For Beginners And Beyond

The best knitting books I have loved, or borrowed (and loved) from friends, along the way, split into difficulty levels from beginner upwards.

5 Amazing Comics Creators to Follow on Instagram

Comics creators who use Instagram to showcase their art!

7 Makeup Books for Cosmetics Geeks

From practical how-to manuals to love letters to iconic brands to appreciations of make-up as art, these books for make-up geeks are sure to please.

5 Long(ish) Comics to Read During the Christmas Holidays

Settle in with a cocoa or a nog, wrap yourself up, and get immersed in the five long comics that make for perfect holiday reads.

5 Great Books for When You are Learning to Sew

Learning to sew? Here's a selection of crafty beginner's books that would be a great starting place for people interesting in making clothes.

HELP! I Have to Buy a Christmas Gift for a Comics Fan!

Comics to buy for the comics readers in your life.