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Bookmarks: voice notes for the wordlovers - Ep 1 Your Absence is Darkness

Launching a new 'series' where I talk about the books I love, liked, and disliked as if I am voice noting you.

Nov 26, 2025 • Immy Sykes

The stag's bellow, the slaughter and the foreshortening

short thoughts on language and place

Oct 27, 2025 • Immy Sykes

The serviceberry of rock climbing

Thinking about Robin Wall Kimmerer as I climb

Sep 21, 2025 • Immy Sykes and Emily Ankers

I've got no motivation to write, so please have whatever thoughts are in my head

Short. Unedited. Little paragraphs just on stuff.

Jul 31, 2025 • Immy Sykes

The porridge pot, and the privilege of getting to know your dad via bike

A meander through what it means to cycle with your parents

Jun 22, 2025 • Immy Sykes

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