As I went away on holiday in April I didn’t get around to my usual Read, Watch and Listen article. Today I want to catch up with a recommendation of something to devour that is bookish, a fantastic TV show and a funny, fresh podcast.
Join me as I outline the reasons why you should consider checking out one of these incredible magnets of entertainment.
Read ‘Diary of a Swedish Shepherd’ by Axel Linden
Have you ever considered leaving the office for a more rural job?
This book is sweet and short but nonetheless leaves you with a better understanding of life as a sheep farmer in Sweden.
As a diary, there are notes each day about what it is like to change careers and start a farm. Sometimes it is frustrating and others just wonderful. Mostly lovely though.
Anecdotal and personal, this book is well worth a read. It touches on tradition, modernity and sustainability. I loved dipping into it a few pages at a time because it always made me reflect and usually made me smile.
Watch ‘Palm Royale’ on Apple TV Plus
‘What is this?’ I hear you cry.
Well, it is a stunning new comedy-drama playing on Apple TV Plus which stars Kristin Wig (Bridesmaids) and Laura Dern (Big Little Lies/ Jurassic Park) among others.
A wanna-be hotshot woman trying her luck in a wealthy Californian town is seen bluffing her way into high society. The results are hilarious and satisfying.
Everyone likes to see an underdog doing well – right? Maxine (Kristin) is married to a guy who may well inherit a fortune from his aunt who is currently in a coma. The comatose aunt is played by TV legend Carol Burnett who is on screen in the coma and also seen in funny flashbacks.
Ricky Martin (“She Bangs!”) pops up as a waiter who happens to live in the pool house belonging to coma lady. His involvement is amusing and integral, as he develops a close friendship with Laura’s character, Linda.
Settle in for episodes of fun, frolics and easy-to-watch entertainment.
Listen to ‘Miss Me’ on Spotify or BBC Sounds
As a fan of Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver, I was surprised to know that both were long term best friends. Knowing that Lily lived in New York and Miquita in London I can see why they decided to name their new podcast – ‘Miss me.’
Essentially they post two episodes a week. On Thursday they discuss certain talking points then on Monday they open up the podcast to take questions that listeners left by voice note.
These two are so honest; brutally honest and hilarious.
I have really started to look forward to every new episode of this ‘already top ten’ podcast.
Recent chat has been about the patriarchy, ambition and bosoms.
I absolutely love it and you will too!
In A Nutshell
Hopefully one of these suggestions hit home with you and you will feel the need to check it out.
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