I ask my friends to share something they’ve been into recently; it’s a rotating cast of characters; don’t overthink it.
this week’s squad: @isosteph, @bayes_baes, @katiewav
💬 Wanderlust: A History of Walking by Rebecca Solnit
“it’s a loose history of walking, meandering (haha) over everything from the origins of bipedalism to the walking culture of early romanticism and then to mountaineering, to mazes and gardens, to technological mobility and urbanism today. it isn’t the kind of book that goes too in depth or aims to present much of an argument, but i think i am trying to figure out what kind of walking i need in my life and it’s nice to think about that here. i wish she picked a better title though” - Stephanie
💬 The Menu dir. by Mark Mylod
“the menu is a wonderfully satisfying deep cut on ‘foodie’ culture. it’s in the category of horror, but it’s not really horror in the sense of a scary movie. it leans into this like absurdist (post-ironic??) kinda humor to it all, a bit like some more recent indie films. but it’s super well researched and produced with such specific detail. highly recommend bringing a friend who won’t shut up about chef’s table”
- Bayes
💬 Lizzy McAlpine: Tiny Desk Concert
“I’m used to seeing Tiny Desk Concerts by popular artists, but when I saw the thumbnail for this one, I gasped with intimate familiarity. I don’t actually know any of them, but am a fan of the backing vocalists who perform as the trio Tiny Habits on TikTok. It’s surreal to witness artists you have parasocial relationships with on social media reach more mainstream platforms. I especially appreciate that Tiny Habits always chooses moments for harmony very intentionally and sparingly—a lesson in resisting the urge to indulge in embellishment.” - Katie