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• Can We Really Change Bookish Social Media Practices?

  With the discussions over the last month, from bookish content creation and the increase of publications over the last decade, to creator burnout, authors doubling full-time jobs, and the general struggle for people to keep on top of the fast-moving train that is bookish social media, it all begs the question: can we change things…

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  March 29, 2026

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• Taking a Break From Reviews

  It has dawned on me over the last week or so that I have never taken time away from annafromuni since my first post in May 2023. While I can commend myself for sticking with it and continuing to read, review, and contribute to discussions about books and the literary world, I am realising that…

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  March 2, 2026

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• My Jan-Feb PhD Check-In

  This is the first check-in of 2025, and honestly, I am surprised that there hasn’t been another, because I have done a lot of work over the last two months. From planning and admin to interviews and data collection, I have been dipping into all areas of my PhD. So, let me share what I’ve…

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  February 22, 2026

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• Sticking to a Work-Life Balance

  I’m sure we are all guilty of leaning toward one side of this dilemma instead of striking that perfect middle ground. After all, life doesn’t pan out how we always think it will, and who knows when things will actually go right with work? As the workload ramps up for my PhD research and life…

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  January 21, 2026

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• Being an Academic in a Social Media World

  I am sure I am not the first to tell you that academia is difficult. It is a jealous and hungry beast, yet it provides minimal opportunities for those wanting to stay long-term. As the research of hundreds of thousands slowly starts churning out publication after publication, I wonder what the lasting impact on the…

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  January 19, 2026

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• My Personal Curriculum

  I love this notion and the fact that it started popping off in 2025, and I will gladly help bring it through into 2026. I remember watching a Ruby Granger video last year where she discussed her personal curriculum and what she wanted to do, and it was so inspirational and cosy and exactly what…

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  January 18, 2026

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• My 2026 Reading Goals

  After the intense reading numbers and semi-successful reading goals set in 2025, I have taken some time to really think about what I want out of my reading in 2026. I have enjoyed challenging myself, but knowing I will be prioritising my PhD workload this year, and the fact that I want to enjoy my…

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  January 11, 2026

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• How will AFU look in 2026?

  I have been running annafromuni for a few years now, and I have created a fair number of posts in the process. Not only that, but I have gone through a number of reading preference changes and adjustments as I have grown and my reading taste has developed. As such, there are areas of my…

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  January 4, 2026

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• Hello 2026!

  Hello fellow readers, and welcome back to annafromuni. I’m looking forward to sharing many things with you this year, from book reviews and discussions to study tips and experiences. 2026 marks an expansion for annafromuni, and I am so happy to bring you along for the ride. A quick notice of the plans for January…

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  January 2, 2026

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• My Last PhD Check-in For 2025

  What better way to empty my brain and reflect on my academic journey this year than to do a PhD check-in to close off 2025? This isn’t my last post of the year, but with the last day of 2025 only a few days away, I have many discussions lined up for you all, and…

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  December 29, 2025

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