{"title":"Friends On The Shelf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends On The Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e is a bi-annual indie mag filled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrue life, personal short stories from well-known authors and brand new but no less entertaining writers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A mosaic of quirky, honest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand human stories, from the funny and embarrassing to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoignant and tragic.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-3","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 3","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue brings together a mix of light-hearted and heavier stories from both new and contributing writers. We enjoyed Dan Crawford’s story of how he almost ran over future Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke. There’s a marvellously titled ‘Confessions of a Reluctant Nudist’ that’s worth a read. Or, if you’re looking for a bit more depth, you might enjoy a piece following memories of growing up in Soviet Ukraine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43456002818264,"sku":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 3 I4","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/products\/Friends-On-The-Shelf-Mag-3-cover.jpg?v=1666966321"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-4","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 4","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe enjoyed a reflective read that explores the depths of a New Zealand lockdown. There’s a relatable piece on eccentric parenting that’s worth a read. And, if you’re looking for a laugh, you might like a story about childhood crushes on Austrian ski instructors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43456037683416,"sku":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 4 I4","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/products\/Friends-On-The-Shelf-Mag-4-cover.jpg?v=1666966469"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-6","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 6","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you like fishing, you might enjoy a piece by Paul Whitehouse. There’s a thought-provoking diary entry from occupied Ukraine that’s worth a read. We kept coming back to a story telling the less than ideal scattering of Nanny Vera’s ashes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf \u003c\/em\u003efor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43456103383256,"sku":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 6 I4","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/products\/Friends-On-The-Shelf-Mag-6-cover.jpg?v=1666968047"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-7","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 7","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue 7 features a cockle-warming tale from Harry Enfield, tales of lost rings and old love letters found in the attic, growing up frightened of demonic possession and reality tv obsessions. Awkward childhoods, embarrassing moments, dealing with grief, and moments of kindness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43754239459544,"sku":"FRM Friends on the Shelf Issue 7 FR3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/products\/Friends-on-the-Shelf-7-cover.jpg?v=1680183812"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-8","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 8","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou never know where an issue is going to take you, from finding forgotten love letters in the attic, to saving a duckling, to the pain and frustrations of spending five weeks on a hospital ward. It’s a snapshot of life in our times and it’ll be fascinating to look back on these stories in years to come and reflect on how things have changed (or quite possibly haven’t). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efeels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44101489819864,"sku":"FRM Friends on the Shelf FR3","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/FOTS-Issue-8-cover-free-range.jpg?v=1700762703"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-9","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 9","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn issue 9, broadcaster, Stuart Maconie remembers the music of his childhood, an enthusiastic new teacher remembers putting on her first school play, plus memories of youth, rationing, old friends and sibling rivalry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf \u003c\/em\u003efor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\"\u003e @friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44685457326296,"sku":"MMS Friends on the Shelf I4","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/Friends-on-the-Shelf-Mag-9-cover.jpg?v=1712659957"},{"product_id":"friends-on-the-shelf-issue-13","title":"Friends on the Shelf Issue 13","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished biannually, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grabbed us about this issue…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunny, thought-provoking and clever, but always honest, Issue 13 is home to 25 stories from new and returning writers. We kept coming back to ‘We’re The Weird Old People Now’, an eccentric piece that asks an all-important question: how many times is too many when reusing a tea bag? Or, if you’re looking for something a little more abstract, you might enjoy an illustrated story dedicated to a long-lasting friendship. We also liked how the issue ends with a real sense of community, as all contributors come together to create their own ‘bucket list’, which is worth a read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho’s \u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriends on the Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feels more like a conversation with a trusted friend than a publication. This would suit you if you enjoy reading reflective pieces and are open to unique, original storytelling. Whether you devour it in one go on a relaxed Sunday afternoon, or dip in and out at your leisure, it’s the kind of magazine that rewards slow reading and quiet moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-friends-on-the-shelf-nbsp\" title=\"IN CONVERSATION WITH: Friends On The Shelf\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Story-led, leisurely reading\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsontheshelf\/\" title=\"Friends On The Shelf Instagram\"\u003e@friendsontheshelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends on the Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784772067712,"sku":"MMS Friends on the Shelf 13 I4","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/5118\/7538\/files\/FOTS13_1.png?v=1775142671"}],"url":"https:\/\/picsandink.com\/collections\/friends-on-the-shelf\/stories.oembed","provider":"Pics and Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}