Hey friends!
It’s bird that’s making a ton of noise ’cause it’s stuck in your garage, Sam Cote, here with the fifth installation of Weekly Favorites!
What I’m Reading: I just finished A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (the sequel to A Psalm for the Wild-Built)! It was another great entry to the Monk & Robot series, and carried over the vibe from the first book seamlessly. Can’t wait for the third! Pretty soon, I’ll be starting Percy Jackson & the Olympians book two: Sea of Monsters.
What I’m Listening To: This week I’ve been enjoying listening to REI’s Camp Monsters podcast. If you’re a cryptid enthusiast, in love with camp vibes, or want some spooky stories to tell next time you’re around a fire, this is a must-listen! The writing and narration is impeccable, and this season is all summer camp themed– as in: the stories all take place at camp in some capacity. Just the right amount of fear for my taste.
What I’m Watching: NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts on YouTube! Since high school, I’ve been a big fan of Tiny Desk Concerts, and recently they featured one of my favorite musicians of all time: Ludovico Einaudi. I never thought he’d appear on there, though it makes sense to me now. While he’s a classical pianist (not typically considered a hip genre), his fanbase is mostly zelennials and younger. His approach to PR and distribution has always been unpretentious and with-the-times. Highly recommend you check it out!
What I’m Making: I finally started a new sketch book. It feels really good to get back into drawing after a few months of occasional doodling. It’s always fun to let loose without pressure in pages that no one will see (unless I want them to).
How I Slow Down & Unplug: see above 🙂
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