Monthly Archives: August 2014

Aspiration and Might: An Anniversary Special

This is it; the milestone I’ve been looking forward to. I’ve had this blog for exactly 12 months now. For a year, Aspiration and Might has brought you stories of my life, my views on comics and the media, and … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Bookshops in the North-East of England

Belle is the featured image for this post for one very good reason. For all things literary, she is my spirit animal. Since I’m always buying new books or talking about old favourites, a few people have asked me what … Continue reading

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Update from Wonderland: August Edition

Ah, August. I have such a tempestuous relationship with you. It’s summer in all it glory, and unfortunately I am not a fan of summer. There is little to do, too many people and the weather wants me dead. August … Continue reading

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With me, you will behold terrible wonders; a review of Penny Dreadful

Originally posted on Spectral Visions:
As part of our Contemporary Media and the Gothic series, one of our students has reviewed the Sky Atlantic series, Penny Dreadful. There is some thing within us all. That is what was blazoned across…

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