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The Goth subculture is often associated with its emergence during the 1980s, defined by fashion, music, and lifestyle. And while most of the gothic influence was largely associated with gothic rock and the post-punk music era, the culture emerged even earlier and was heavily influenced by gothic literature, which emerged in the late 18th century. Mary Shelley was amongst the first to mark a shift in gothic literature.
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This tag is a trend that has been going around on YouTube for some years now. The last time I did this tag was in 2022. It’s a fun way to review what books you’ve read in the year so far and what you look forward to reading throughout the rest of the year and in the future.
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There’s something so calming about going into a bookshop. Especially the cozy locally owned ones with charm and personable appeal. Sure, we can always head into a Kmart or a chain bookstore to get the book we’re looking for and be on our way, but I always like to make the extra effort to make book shopping an experience while also supporting a small business. So I’ve listed a few bookshops in Cairns that are locally owned along with a few Little Free Libraries around the area.
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