Coexist by the XX:
This British Rolling Stone-acclaimed indie band's second album, supposedly inspired by "club music", has more of a haunting, chilling rhythm than the abnormal pulsating beat that you would find in standard club music nowadays. It's simplistic - almost minimalist in style. But there's experimentation almost everywhere and the use of steelpans and other unusual percussion instruments definitely give the music a softer edge.
-Judy, Reference
A Klingon Christmas Carol:
This stage production is a fun and novel take on Dickens' classic! I am not at all a Trekkie, and had pretty low expectations when I agreed to go with my husband and his friends. This version is all in the
Klingon language (with super titles projected above the stage for those of us who aren't fluent) and features a cowardly Scrooge who is visited by three ghosts. Spock narrates, the actors are great (all their lines are in Klingon!) and there is even a Klingon Tiny Tim puppet. I highly recommend this show to anyone who is looking for something different to do this holiday season!
-Jennifer, Youth Services
This Generation by Han Han:
Han Han is a novelist, the world’s most read blogger, a professional race car driver, and the source of much controversy in his native China--where he is criticized for both his frankness and self-interested circumspection. This book offers a glimpse into China’s complex dynamics of unprecedented change, censorship, promise, and corruption by way of Han’s pithy entries. This Generation can be found at Acorn and through SWAN, and his translated blog posts can be found here.
-Megan, Reference
Mister Rogers and Me:
This is basically just a bunch of interviews with people who knew Mr. Rogers. I'm not really sure if it's "good," at least in terms of its editing, sound, storytelling, etc. However, as I'm sure you are aware, Fred Rogers was an extraordinary man, filled will so much kindness and wisdom and love as to seem almost inhuman. If you love Mister Rogers, and you should, watching this movie is sure to be a moving, uplifting experience.
-Eric, Director
Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi:
I’ve only had the chance to cook a few of the recipes from the book, but I’ve really enjoyed them. The authors were both born in Jerusalem (one in the Jewish West and one in the Arab East) and they offer recipes from each of the city’s ethnic groups including Iranian, Georgian, Palestinian and Sephardic Jews. The photographs of the food will make your stomach growl and the street scenes offer a glimpse of city life. Some of the ingredients are uncommon in the typical pantry, but once you try the dishes you’re sure to want them in your kitchen. Jerusalem: A Cookbook is available at Acorn and through SWAN. Leftovers are welcome!
-Mike, Reference
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