Somewhere along the lines of tweeting and every-book-is-now-a-movie, reading lost its cool. I'll admit I read a lot and I don't discriminate. I read everything from chick-lit to the classics. I get excited when I can have a conversation with another person about a book, and not the I-watched-the-movie-version type of conversation. Yes, I just wrote that.
When it comes to music there is no need to provide a long-winded explanation. It is definitely uncool not to like music. I always gravitate towards people who have similar tastes in music as I do, or who can 'vibe' with me in my car or at a concert.
Anyways, monthly, I want to start sharing book and music recommendations. I've done both before, but I haven't shared much recently.
Not A Model book of the month: One Day by David Nicholls
One Day was my favourite book that I read this summer. It follows the story of Dexter and Emma who meet for the first time on their last night of college. It is written in a very unusual way. The book continues, with each chapter jumping one year from that very first day. For example: Chapter One starts on July 15, 1988, Chapter 2 is July 15, 1989, and so on.
The book follows their journey through adulthood and focuses on how life unravels after college. The writing is engrossing, the characters are real and I couldn't put it down. The ending will surprise you and the whole experience will leave you thinking about growing up and the decisions that are made along the way.
These picks have nothing to do with what's current or 'right now'. My picks will reflect what I like, or how I feel at a present moment. Most of the stuff I write about, I've probably been listening to for months, or years even. If you've already heard these, forgive me. If you haven't, perk up those ears:
For those who prefer a real man's voice: The National are one of my favourite bands. The rough, dark lyrics and deep voice of lead singer Matt Berninger can soothe any bad day or fluttery romantic whim. Try: Afraid of Everyone or the classic: Slow Show
For those who wish dance music had words: I watched Miike Snow, a three-person Swedish band in Toronto months ago. The concert was a full out dance-party-mind-trip. If you need music to exercise to, relieve stress or just smile about, I'd give them a listen. Try: Animal
For those who are a sucker for a duet: Angus and Julia Stone are a brother and sister duo from Australia who produce music that is a little bit folk, and a lot of heart. Their voices are calming and the soft beats are grab-a-cup-of-tea-and-daydream-beautiful. Try: Big Jet Plane
Let me know if you like any of my picks! What are you non-models listening and reading these days?
I definately want to read that book!
ReplyDeletet's a story one would read and sigh, and as you approach the inevitable end, feel a different sense of warmth wash over you, and one may find oneself showing an appreciative smile.
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