welcome to full machine—thanks for calling!
Hi, it’s sophia (sophiareadstoomuch on tiktok). By the time you read this, I’ll be eighteen and my best friend will be six timezones away.
what to expect…
Every week, expect a voicemail in your inbox with audio narration (unless I’m sick, like right now).
voicemails - a biweekly newsletter centered on a topic picked from my pocket notebook, with media reviews and loose thoughts at the end.
media roundups - reviews, lists, recommendations of media I’ve recently consumed, usually monthly.
essays - longer-form (and I mean long) essays/critiques on media or culture. Currently taking requests (dm me at @sophiareadstoomuch)!
what’s with the name?
I was a nervous speaker until I started driving. In the car, I record voice notes of my monologues to fleeting scenery. When I listen to them, I reminisce about moments and thoughts I would’ve otherwise forgotten — like the real meaning of “fine dining” or how my orchestra teacher bypassed the 8 am traffic on his electric bike.
The more obvious inspiration is one of my favorite songs: Gracie Abram’s “Full machine,” referring to her lover’s full voicemail box. Voice notes are kind of like voicemail. In a way?
While I hope my articles don’t sound like a desperate ex (been there), we can still converse like a phone call.
call me back?
sophia