Friends on the Shelf Issue 14

Published biannually, Friends on the Shelf is a collection of original, true-life short stories from both amateur and established writers.

What grabbed us about this issue…

Issue 14 is sadly the final issue of Friends on the Shelf. It arrives as a bumper issue with 45 stories to dip into. There’s a lighthearted piece about driving in Nigeria that we found amusing. If you’re after something more reflective, we kept coming back to Ordinary Ghosts by Iqbal Hussain. The pairing of ‘How to Die’ and ‘How to be Immortal’ is worth seeking out too, sitting side by side in a way that asks bigger questions than you’d expect.

Inside, you'll find a list of people who’ve supported the magazine. Look closely and you might find a familiar shop name...

Who’s Friends on the Shelf for?

Inspired by the stories we tell at dinner parties, Friends on the Shelf 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.

If you want to find out more about the people behind the mag, check out our conversation with the makers, Vick and Rachel, here.

Type: Story-led, leisurely reading
Pages: 140
Instagram: @friendsontheshelf