Being Bookish and the Experiment in Music

When we graduated from college we avoided books for a year. Then when Logan was born we took another hiatus from books. Finally deciding that we had let our minds atrophy enough we have once again become avid readers since moving to Vegas.

Karri tends to like fantasy or fictional books geared towards young adults. The Harry Potter series, "The Chronicles of Narnia," "Ella Enchanted," and "Eragon" are just a few of the books she has read lately. The next book she is looking forward to is more of a classic, "The Count of Monte Cristo." I have always loved science-fiction and fantasy books. I also enjoys non-fiction books dealing with social behavior and history, go figure. My recent reads are "Eragon," and "The Tipping Point." "The Tipping Point," is a non-fiction book that I thoroughly enjoyed, it should be an interesting read for those who are in marketing or anyone interested in social studies or psychology. I am planning on reading Ella Enchanted after I finishes up on "A Journey to the Center of the Earth.” We are both currently enjoying "Eldest" and sneak it away from each other when the other is not looking. Logan now wants to type on this blog too. After asking him what books he likes he has decidedly answered anything with Thomas the Train, Batman, or Superman. If there are any books that you enjoy or recommend post it. :)

While at the local library I noticed that they actually have quite a collection of music that can be checked out two weeks at a time. We have been checking out five CDs every time we go and most of the time what we pick is random. We thought since we love all types of food it would not be a bad idea to broaden our horizons a bit when in regards to music. To our surprise we found out we actually like Jazz. Not the instrumental or scat improv-like Jazz but the CD by Diana Krall was a good introduction for us. We always pictured Jazz as the kind of music from some band off the streets of New Orleans with just way to much brass or just the classic lounge act. The music we heard definitely has changed our perceptions about Jazz.

Karri really enjoys the slower Jazz songs as some are really romantic. I have gotten so excited that I've done some research and the next Jazz CD we are trying to get our hands on is Sophie Milman. Another song I found that I like recently is Dancin' in the Moonlight by Toploader. It has been a great experience getting music that we would otherwise not listen too. There is no feeling of wasting money or being forced to enjoy something just because we bought it. We would be interested to know what everyone else enjoys listening to no matter how mainstream it is or how eclectic. - Brian


Sophie Milman (samples)
"I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby" Track 1
"La Vie En Rose" Track 2


"Dancin' in the Moonlight" by Toploader (sample)