More dead wood

More books arrive. I can't vouch for their quality this time, as they're both recommendations from friends (including The Deer Friend).

They are: Trenton Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, and Jon McGregor's If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things. The first is a children's book, the second a work of literary fiction - which looks like a revival of the 'condition of England' tradition. I'm in the mood for something fun at the moment, so perhaps the first. Then perhaps something a little racier - life's a little dull at the moment, except for the things I wish were more dull!

Everybody's a critic

So, if you were at Cruel Brother last night, post your reviews here. If you weren't, why not? According to Neal, the room fell silent when The Deer Friend sang Joni Mitchell's A Case of You. I'm assuming that this is a positive response! How I wish I'd been there.

They're doing a short set at the Newhampton tonight if you just can't get enough.