What’s on your bookshelf: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and GSC Game World’s Mariia Grygorovych

I think this is a really great chance to help Unicef raise money for kids in Ukraine who are going through so much right now. I’m finding Mariia’s points about how mental health, fantasy, and storytelling connect really insightful. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how trauma actually feels in your body, and that urge to just… get rid of it, which can be dangerous if you push it too far. I haven’t found anything recently that really helps with that, but I’ve actually been getting a weirdly calming feeling from reading walking guidebooks – it’s like a little escape, imagining myself moving through places I can’t actually see. Anyone else found any books that have been helping them process things? I’m always looking for recommendations.

Gail Porter talks Irvine Welsh and Trainspotting

Danny Boyle’s film ‘Trainspotting’ truly put Irvine Welsh on the map. Based on Welsh’s debut novel, the film was known for its raw, stylish depiction of life, and helped launch Welsh to stardom, fueled by his vibrant personality and love of the club scene. A new documentary, ‘Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh,’ explores the author’s powerful influence and lasting impact during his most creative period.