Posts by Ava Linker

Books
August 7, 2025

Listen to ‘Moby Dick’ Read by Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Sir David Attenborough, and More for Free

Books like Moby Dick are beloved classics for a reason, but that doesn’t mean that they’re light reads. Sometimes a book is best read through listening. Luckily, Plymouth University put together the Moby Dick Big Read, a full audiobook that is free to anyone. Sail through 135 chapters plus an epilogue, all read by different people, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, and Sir David Attenborough.

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Furniture
July 16, 2025

Hippopottoman: The Hippo-Shaped Ottoman To Add Modern Fun to Any Room

If you’re searching for a furniture piece that quietly stands out to elevate any room, the “Hippopottoman” might be exactly what you’re looking for. Equal parts modern and functional design, this creative and unique furniture friend is designed to entertain adults and children alike. It’s hard not to fall in love at first sight. This hippopotamus-shaped ottoman (hence, the portmanteau of hippopottoman)

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.