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WATCHING I promised myself I’d watch less TV in 2018 and so far I’ve held up to that standard. I’ve read more than usual, and I’ve worked on my novel–even if it’s more brainstorming/outlining/researching than tons of writing. I’ve submitted some short stories to literary magazines. I’ve turned in articles or had articles come out in Edina Magazine and City South Magazine. I’ve been teaching at ModernWell. I’ve been busy!
All of that is to say—I’VE EARNED A GOOD TV BINGE. I chose The Americans and it is SO worthy. I don’t know why I waited so long to start this show. I suppose I didn’t think I could picture Keri Russell as anyone other than Felicity. (I’m only at the start of season three so no spoilers please.) Anyone else a fan? Let me know!
BUYING My friend Carolyn from our Thursday writing group at ModernWell announced she wanted to start a stationery company to encourage kindness and creative correspondence. And not too much later (at least it felt that way to me) she DID IT! Jotted Lines launched today. I LOVE this concept of prompts to encourage writing to friends and family. I think many of you will, too. You can order packages online. And you can see me about to crack open the Prosecco in the photo below.
LISTEN
PODCAST I’m enjoying catching up on the backlog of Simplify, especially the episodes with Dan Savage and Seth Godin.
MUSIC I’m somehow not sick of the music from The Greatest Showman.
READ
I’m in the middle of the newest essay collection from David Sedaris (thanks to netgalley.com where I get advanced copies sometimes) and starting the newest essay collection from Sloane Crosley. I read and savored each page of the middle grade novel The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair by my friend Amy Makechnie. I’ll talk more about the novel when it comes out this summer.
I’ve read plenty of other books this year. Some more recommendable than others. The full list is here.
Have a great week everyone! Let me know what you’re doing, listening to, and reading these days.
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I am also watching less tv this year but desperately need a new binge worthy show. The Americans it is!
You have to let me know what you think if you go for it.
I always love these posts. My husband is obsessed with The Americans! xox
I adore these posts. I will have to check out The Americans. Thanks, Nina!
Ooh! I had no idea the new Sedaris book was out. I know my next read. 🙂 I wonder if I should listen — Sedaris being Sedaris.
I’m also excited about the new Sloane Crosley. I really enjoyed I Was Told There’d Be Cake. (Kind of the perfect title for me.)
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It’s not out until June!
I finally binge watched the two seasons of The Crown…I loved it! I feel smarter for having watched. I just finished The Hazel Wood today, which I see you read as well. Weirder than I thought, but I liked it! I’m starting All the Wrong Todays next.
I’m a sucker for notecards…off to check out your friend’s new line!
All The Wrong Todays is for sure a different read. Stick with it (if you like time travel stories).