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A book club - with a difference.

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Someone asked today if there is a book club, so I thought I'd try starting one. Not the usual type of club where everyone reads the same book - I thought we could write a synopsis of a book we've recently read, to give each other ideas for new books to read.

I have a Kindle subscription, so all of mine will be available on there for people who also subscribe.

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  • Review: Bi-monthly Pocket Colouring Book relax with art 

    Paper Quality: Biggest issue. Very thin and cheap-feeling. Alcohol markers bleed through instantly and even pencils don’t lay down smoothly. Had to put spare paper behind every page. Used colouring pencils. 

    Binding: Pages come loose from the spine during use. Makes it hard to finish illustrations and ruins the “pocket book” portability.

    Illustrations: Inconsistent and generic. Lacks the curation you’d expect from a paid product. Some pages felt like filler.

    Value: £4 for 24 images / £5 for 48 images. Doesn’t feel worth it given the physical quality. Other subscribers mention the same binding and paper problems.

    *Verdict:*  

    Recommend: No  

    Good value for money: No  

    Would buy again: No  

     Alternative: Coco Wyo Colouring Books

    Style:Known for “cozy” and accessible art. Simple, bold linework designed for relaxing, low-stress colouring. Great for adults wanting quick projects or beginners intimidated by intricate designs.

    Pros:

    Beginner-friendly: Non-intimidating, easy to complete. 

    Simple & bold designs:No complex techniques needed.

      

    High-resolution illustrations: Clean lines give a polished finish.

    Theme variety: “Spooky Cutie”, “Glow Cosmetics”, “Into Gardens”, etc.  

    Affordable: Usually 45+ hand-drawn pages for a low price.

    Media versatility: Standard 80gsm paper, but many use alcohol markers, water-based markers, and gel pens successfully with a blotter sheet behind

    Caution: Avoid Amazon/Temu — lots of fake copies circulating. Buy direct or from trusted retailers.

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  • Review: Bi-monthly Pocket Colouring Book relax with art 

    Paper Quality: Biggest issue. Very thin and cheap-feeling. Alcohol markers bleed through instantly and even pencils don’t lay down smoothly. Had to put spare paper behind every page. Used colouring pencils. 

    Binding: Pages come loose from the spine during use. Makes it hard to finish illustrations and ruins the “pocket book” portability.

    Illustrations: Inconsistent and generic. Lacks the curation you’d expect from a paid product. Some pages felt like filler.

    Value: £4 for 24 images / £5 for 48 images. Doesn’t feel worth it given the physical quality. Other subscribers mention the same binding and paper problems.

    *Verdict:*  

    Recommend: No  

    Good value for money: No  

    Would buy again: No  

     Alternative: Coco Wyo Colouring Books

    Style:Known for “cozy” and accessible art. Simple, bold linework designed for relaxing, low-stress colouring. Great for adults wanting quick projects or beginners intimidated by intricate designs.

    Pros:

    Beginner-friendly: Non-intimidating, easy to complete. 

    Simple & bold designs:No complex techniques needed.

      

    High-resolution illustrations: Clean lines give a polished finish.

    Theme variety: “Spooky Cutie”, “Glow Cosmetics”, “Into Gardens”, etc.  

    Affordable: Usually 45+ hand-drawn pages for a low price.

    Media versatility: Standard 80gsm paper, but many use alcohol markers, water-based markers, and gel pens successfully with a blotter sheet behind

    Caution: Avoid Amazon/Temu — lots of fake copies circulating. Buy direct or from trusted retailers.

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