Kia ora, welcome to take out books. I like take out food and taking out books from the library. I tried to think of why you should subscribe to this newsletter, so I came up with some value proposition bullet points:

Why you should read take out books:

• My writing isn’t bad.

• You might be inspired to read more books, or you can live vicariously through me. Feel well-read without turning a page.

• If you do want to read, you can get book recommendations.

• Receive a bi-weekly round up of interesting things I’ve seen on the internet. It’s mostly videos and music.

• Read what it’s like to be a second hand bookseller (I’m more Black Books than You’ve Got Mail if that’s a drawcard)

• Join in with other culture-loving, desperate for self-improvement goblins. We drink tea here and try to be mindful of how much of the cheese board we’re hogging. We’re also lactose-intolerant.

• I write best when I’m tired, so prepare for late night missives typed by lamp-light when I should be sleeping.

Sounds not entirely off-putting? Fab. Welcome to the club.