Today I was excited to receive my One-Girl Bicycle Club zines in the mail. I just sat down with a cup of tea and read through all four issues.
This was my first time reading a zine, and now I'm intrigued. I love the freedom, honesty, raw emotions, and bravery that I found in Sonya's writing. I can relate to many topics that she talks about in her zine from college to driving, and making/keeping friends to getting out of your house. I enjoyed the progression from zine one to four, and the growth Sonya has done before my eyes in a few pages.
She has definitely inspired me to try my hand at making a zine, even if no one should ever read it, just for me to chronicle this time in my life. Sonya wrote a blog post on the benefits of writing a zine that's a must read.
A few of my favorite quotes from One-Girl Bicycle Club:
"Basically, I don't know how to function as an adult." Issue 4
"I want to be a maker of things. I don't want to work under people- I want to work for me..." Issue 3
"...but what if I need two copies of Bitch magazine and a book..." Issue 2
"Feminerdism (that's a word now)" Issue 1
There are so many more, but I guess you'll have to pick up your own copy! Also,check out all the rad playlists.
Do you read zines? Write zines? I'd love to check them out, leave a link in the comments.
Also, check Sonya out here:
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Etsy
I've not yet dipped into zines, but Sonya's always got amazing anecdotes and such creative things to share that I'd love to read one of hers!
ReplyDeleteI really can't thank you enough for writing a review, especially such a positive one! I'm so glad you enjoyed reading them!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :)
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