I’ve been busy this month, but not too busy to get my reading year off to a fairly fine start. This is typical of my reading habits, though. January is always one of my best bookish months.
This is what I’ve been up to in January, reading-wise.
Joan Crawford by Ruth Harriet Louise, circa 1930
BOOKS I’VE FINISHED:
BOOKS I’M CURRENTLY READING:
What are you reading this month? Please share in the comments!
I enjoyed most of the books I read in 2017, but here are 11 that, for different reasons, caught my fancy.
In no particular order, they are:
What were your fave books of 2017? Please share with me in the comments.
Outside the Lines
Introspective but firm, that is…
Alma Mahler, circa 1902
This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge: Satisfaction.
On 19th July, I saw Sarah Shook & the Disarmers at Ace of Cups. Country music isn’t my normal cup of tea, but Sarah Shook is one of the awe-inspiring exceptions.
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
On the 25th, I finally watched one of my bucket list acts: Lydia Lunch. Then I met her and gave her a drink. Good times. Satisfying times.
Lydia Lunch @ Ace of Cups
What is on your end-of-winter book list? I’m finishing up preliminary work for my novella; as a result, I haven’t been able to devote too much time to reading. Here’s where I’m at this month…
Since 1st February, I’ve finished:
I’m Currently Reading:
Which book on your list do you most look forward to reading, and why?
Please share with me in the comments!
Reblogging this on what would have been Joe’s 64th birthday!
The other day, through complete happenstance, I found myself listening to/reading the perfect music/book combo. I’ve never consciously attempted to so harmoniously blend the two before, but I’ll definitely do so in the future.
Book: Art on the Block: Tracking the New York Art World from SoHo to the Bowery, Bushwick and Beyond by Ann Fensterstock
Music:
No Wave
Joe Strummer Quote
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