Mr. Bijoy Writes

So, here's the deal- Some people (I'm sure you know one) are difficult when it comes to gifting. SO to make it easy, I find random, nifty things that I think would make cool gifts and I share them with you. Buy one for yourself, buy one for a friend, buy one for a lover, buy none. I don't get any money from sharing these with you, I just think these things are cool and unique. Sound good? Ok, so: Shinola makes one of finest American timepieces in the world, from the heart of Detroit. Also, they aren't prohibitively expensive. Check out the Shinola Runwell for a unique timepiece with a great story.  Some people have immense pride in the place in which they live. Let them show it in a unique way with these coasters .  Apple isn't a perfect company. In fact, the design of the laptop chargers has been pretty abysmal over the years. Here's how you fit your charger behind something , because it sticks out way too far, otherwise. I mean, you can drink and pla

I like books. I have a fair amount of them. I used to have a lot more, but I don't want to talk about that right now. Anyway, I like books. Every once in a while, people ask me if I have any suggestions for a book they should read. I have a lot of fucking suggestions. A lot. But here's the thing, I don't have time to give you all of my suggestions, neither in print nor in person. So I thought I'd write down six so you can enjoy them at your own pace with your own beverage of choice. Every book on this list pairs well with Woodford Reserve and a crackling fire, in case you're wondering. Now go read a book.   'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy Complex, robust, perfect. Russian high-society provides for a novel that goes beyond art.  This may make you change how feel about things, especially morality and your place in the world.    'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote  Capote wrote a book unlike he'd ever written one centered on the bru