I started reading this after Beth couldn't stop raving about it, and literally just put it down.
Curtis Sittenfeld - American Wife
I read a couple of reviews about the main storyline beforehand, but even if you haven't it's pretty obvious that the novel is loosely based on the life of Laura Bush. Obviously it's still a work of fiction and is extremely well written. I usually read 2 or 3 books at the same time, but I put all the others to the side while reading this.
Anyway - I definitely recommend this one.
And Beth - we can finally discuss it! :)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
November already...
There are quite a few things I really want to do this month. After my two months of not really being very social or doing anything apart from working and going home I'm beginning to feel a little bored...
1. This exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum looks awesome: http://tinyurl.com/ybazkem
I love Rock photography, and this looks like a great collection of pictures. I am going to try to go this week with Rosie as I know she will like it too.
2). Ice skating... I say I am going to go every year but never do. MUST DO IT THIS YEAR! If anyone would like to join let me know and I will organise something.
Central Park
I would honestly rather do Central Park than Bryant Park or Rockefeller Center. There is more space.
3). Sonic Youth & Dinosaur Jr. at Terminal 5 11/21. This is the second time I will be seeing both bands this year - so excited! I'm not a fan of the venue, but there's not much I can do about that except complain anyway ;).
4). Discover more fun places to hang out in Brooklyn. I discovered Union Hall in Park Slope thanks to a Blacklist show last week (awesome show btw). It's really cozy inside, with an open fire and couches. It reminded me a lot of the pub I used to work in in England. I want to go back there soon. There are so many other bars and restaurants I need to go to in Brooklyn, so send me suggestions! I still love the LES but just can't stand being there on weekend nights, so I need other options.
5). Have dinner at Jonathan's new restaurant in LIC: El Ay Si
It's one stop on the 7 from Grand Central, so not far from the city and it's really pretty inside. I had brunch there last Sunday and am really looking forward to eating dinner there. The menu is full of delicious-sounding comfort food items. Like Black-eyed pea cakes with chipotle mayo and jalapeno sweet corn fritters.
1. This exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum looks awesome: http://tinyurl.com/ybazkem
I love Rock photography, and this looks like a great collection of pictures. I am going to try to go this week with Rosie as I know she will like it too.
2). Ice skating... I say I am going to go every year but never do. MUST DO IT THIS YEAR! If anyone would like to join let me know and I will organise something.
Central Park
I would honestly rather do Central Park than Bryant Park or Rockefeller Center. There is more space.
3). Sonic Youth & Dinosaur Jr. at Terminal 5 11/21. This is the second time I will be seeing both bands this year - so excited! I'm not a fan of the venue, but there's not much I can do about that except complain anyway ;).
4). Discover more fun places to hang out in Brooklyn. I discovered Union Hall in Park Slope thanks to a Blacklist show last week (awesome show btw). It's really cozy inside, with an open fire and couches. It reminded me a lot of the pub I used to work in in England. I want to go back there soon. There are so many other bars and restaurants I need to go to in Brooklyn, so send me suggestions! I still love the LES but just can't stand being there on weekend nights, so I need other options.
5). Have dinner at Jonathan's new restaurant in LIC: El Ay Si
It's one stop on the 7 from Grand Central, so not far from the city and it's really pretty inside. I had brunch there last Sunday and am really looking forward to eating dinner there. The menu is full of delicious-sounding comfort food items. Like Black-eyed pea cakes with chipotle mayo and jalapeno sweet corn fritters.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Blacklist - Midnight of the Century
Album of the week, month, YEAR?
I have been waiting for this one for more than a while, and am definitely not disappointed!
Midnight of the century was released on Wierd Records on May 26th, 2009. It can also be downloaded on iTunes and Amazon (links below). I would advise everyone to get it now, put it on your ipod and go for a long walk, digesting the album in one full swoop. It really is amazing.
After about 20 listens (yes - I have literally listened to this album non-stop all week) my favourites right now are Worlds Collide, The Believer and Frontiers.
Blacklist links:
Official site
Myspace
Facebook
Amazon
iTunes
I have been waiting for this one for more than a while, and am definitely not disappointed!
Midnight of the century was released on Wierd Records on May 26th, 2009. It can also be downloaded on iTunes and Amazon (links below). I would advise everyone to get it now, put it on your ipod and go for a long walk, digesting the album in one full swoop. It really is amazing.
After about 20 listens (yes - I have literally listened to this album non-stop all week) my favourites right now are Worlds Collide, The Believer and Frontiers.
Blacklist links:
Official site
Myspace
Amazon
iTunes
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Thought Forms - Death By Audio, 05/14/2009
Thought Forms hail from England and have been around since 2004. I first saw them at Cake Shop back in 2006, where Charlie and I bonded over PG Tips and cake. So, when Charlie mentioned that during this visit to NYC they were playing a gig, I couldn't miss it!
If you are a fan of Sonic Youth, Slint, My Bloody Valentine and Mogwai you will love Thought Forms. Charlie and Deej are amazing guitarists,and have that rare talent of making their guitars sing to each other on stage, with what seems like no effort at all. Thought Forms music really just speaks for itself.
Thought Forms were the first band on at Death By Audio last Thursday, and obviously made a really positive impact on the crowd. When two guitarists display such passion and unity it is difficult not to get swept away in it yourself - no need for lyrics, you can create your own stories to the beautiful music. Charlie did sing on "We would be so happy if...", adding emotion to the already powerful guitar melodies.
Thought Forms' drummer, Guy, was not able to join them on their trip to the States, so their friend Jared stood in as drummer, and did an excellent job. They are playing in Boston next week too, before going back to the UK. Definitely worth seeing and experiencing!!
Thought Forms first album is out on Invada Records here
Also, check out their Myspace Page
Charlie and Deej are beautiful people - and this comes right through their music. I have been playing their album every day since I bought it.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Morning After Girls & Silver Rockets @ Santos 04/16/2009
I was supposed to go to a different show on Thursday, but due to several circumstances did not, and ended up going to the Morning After Girls show instead, at the last minute (thanks Dana!).
Silver Rockets opened. I was wondering what the line up would be like seeing as Hannah happens to be in LA for Coachella, but Sarah Jane replaced her, and sounded really good. They played my favourite song - Hole in my Soul (someone kill me if that is not the correct song title). There is something beautifully heartbreaking in the guitar riffs in this song... I can't really find the words to explain tonight, but it gets me every time.
I am probably the last person on the planet to have never listened to the Morning After Girls, so I really didn't know what to expect. Well - I was blown away. They are my new favourite band as of this week, and wish there was a full album out for me to listen to non-stop. But I am excited to buy the first single off the upcoming album (out on Tuesday) - that should keep me going for a few weeks!
As usual it was the guitars that got me... Just listen to understand what I mean. I have posted somg links below the pictures.
There seriously is nothing better than discovering a new awesome band.
Morning After Girls Myspace
Silver Rockets Myspace
Silver Rockets opened. I was wondering what the line up would be like seeing as Hannah happens to be in LA for Coachella, but Sarah Jane replaced her, and sounded really good. They played my favourite song - Hole in my Soul (someone kill me if that is not the correct song title). There is something beautifully heartbreaking in the guitar riffs in this song... I can't really find the words to explain tonight, but it gets me every time.
I am probably the last person on the planet to have never listened to the Morning After Girls, so I really didn't know what to expect. Well - I was blown away. They are my new favourite band as of this week, and wish there was a full album out for me to listen to non-stop. But I am excited to buy the first single off the upcoming album (out on Tuesday) - that should keep me going for a few weeks!
As usual it was the guitars that got me... Just listen to understand what I mean. I have posted somg links below the pictures.
There seriously is nothing better than discovering a new awesome band.
Morning After Girls Myspace
Silver Rockets Myspace
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