Random Year End Stuff

Best book of the year. The Amazon info is overwhelming, so I won't add to the din. Just read the book. Only took me a couple days.

Best academic book that I read this year. I linked this book back in May on the B**** Blog, but this one is worth linking twice.

(Anyone find it interesting that my favorite books of the year are about loss? Ah, but they are about recovery from loss. So I'm good with it.)

I'm so unhip these days, I can't even tell you a single favorite record release of the year, much less make a top 5. I suppose this is what I listened to more than anything this year. The link is for one DVD, but I listened to everything they recorded for a good chunk of the year. "Acadian Driftwood" was the undiscovered treasure song of the year for me. Track it down from one of your friends who likes The Band and check it out.

Favorite place to hang out this year. Best coffee in Chicago. Right around the corner.

more stuff as it comes to me through the new year...