January picks. Read, watch, listen, engage, share.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami
“A Boy Named Crow.”
A boy runs from his fate a la Oedipus Rex. An old man can talk to cats. Their fates become entwined. Read the novel to find out more!
ADDITIONAL READING:
“With The Beatles” by Haruki Murakami [SHORT STORY]
READING LINKS:
BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE IF YOU CAN, IT’S MUCH COOLER!
GO TO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, GET A CARD, AND GET TO READING FOR FREE IF NECESSARY!
FILM OF THE MONTH
Almost Famous (2000) directed by Chris Columbus
“Industry of Cool”
Almost Famous is the story of teen boy with dreams of being a rock writer who goes on tour with his favorite band on the cusp of superstardom to write a profile for Rolling Stone magazine. The only problem? He’s in love with the same band aid (groupie) as the band’s most popular member!
The film is helmed by Cameron Crowe (born 1957), who is well known for Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, and Say Anything.
ADDITIONAL READING/VIEWING:
[PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS SOUNDTRACK]
WATCH:
Currently streaming on The Criterion Channel. Check your local library!
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
Love Deluxe (1992) by Sade
“Hit me like a slow bullet”
Let’s begin this year with love in its highest form.
ADDITIONAL READING/LISTENING:
“Never As Good As The First Time” by Sade [SONG]
LISTEN:
The album is available on all direct streaming platforms!
PREVIOUS MONTLY PICKS
The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara
Chameleon Street (1989)
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast
Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami
Almost Famous (2000)
Love Deluxe by Sade
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat
Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1989)
Tarika Blue by Tarika Blue
Stay With Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Incendies (2010)
Stevie Wonder Presents Syreeta by Syreeta