Trying something a bit new on the ol' blog. Let's see how long this lasts.
LunaCat is naturally unimpressed. Though thrilled with her new @Alpkit brown envelope. She really loves those things.
Reading
Book 20 of the year was Dan Richards' excellent Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark.
If you've ever listened to Jarvis Cocker's Wireless Nights, you'll love this book. Fascinating delve into the things that go on at night while the rest of us are tucked up in bed. Thanks to Canongate for the lovely hardback copy for review (upcoming)
Also just finished Stuart Neville's Blood Like Mine on audio. Fabulously bloody and helped the miles fly by on various journeys.
Also (this is turning into more of a list than I was expecting), I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ebook ARC of Beth Lewis' new book, The Rush.
Regular readers will know how much I adore Beth's books, and this one is utterly brilliant (as per usual). Three women's lives in the gold rush collide. You emerge blinking into the sunlight almost feeling the grit under your fingernails from the harsh world Beth Lewis has created. Stunning.
Watching
I watched The Flash the other night as I was flicking around the various streaming services of which we have too many. It wasn't entirely terrible. Well, the CGI was entirely terrible, but the story kinda worked. Fun to see Michael Keaton's Batman back in action.
The Residence on Netflix was entirely brilliant. Uzo Aduba's Cordelia Cupp was an absolute joy to watch. Shades of Knives Out, with a cast of suspects that kept me guessing all the way. Giancarlo Esposito taking over the late, great Andre Braugher's role, and a nice nod that his character's name was AB. Recommended.
Halfway through season 2 of Andor and it's a lovely slowwww burn. Dedra and Syril remain firm favourites, they're just so... awful. Initially unsure how the time jumps would work narratively, but inhaling the three episode arcs as they come out. Sad that there's only six episodes left.
On another another rewatch of Castle for turn brain off late evening viewing.
Listening
I've been trying to listen to more new to me stuff recently, and acquired an old portable CD player to hook up to my desktop speakers so I can revisit my old CD collection.
Currently loving The Breeders' Last Splash and Throwing Muses Moonlight Concessions.
Open to recommendations for albums...
Fabulous gig recently seeing Lauren Mayberry (of Chvrches fame) play The Brudenell in Leeds. Despite having lived here for (checks) thirty six years, it was my first time there. Fabulous venue, superb gig. And a spot right at the front.
Photos
Really want to get out and take more photos with my actual cameras. In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of a tree trying its best.
Right, that's it for this week. Will this become a regular feature? Will I actually remember to write stuff as I go along?
Only time will tell. Right, I'm off to the pub then round to my friend's house to listen to music and sup whisky. Tonight's offering will appear on my @davetrieswhisky instagram account, but here's a sneak preview. Bonus points if you can pronounce Uigeadail.
Until next time, be excellent to each other.
Slainte!
D x