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In this issue: Weird stories, breaking out a reading slump, spoken word, music to watch. Plus: get yourself a little treat.
Recap!
Need some weird short stories in your life? Catch up on some stories published here this year:
Reading now: The Strange Case of Jane O
I’ve been struggling to read fiction for months now. This book broke me out of my slump. There’s some aspects of mystery and true crime, but more than anything it’s a moving look at just how weird and dangerous our brains are…
New bonus: “The Negro Artist”
The new bonus from Art of Resistance is a short look at a modern artist resisting: Iowa spoken word poet Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey. He’s a living example of the power of art.
Gifts for yourself
It’s time to do the thing. Make the art. Create the stuff you’ve been wanting to create.
Invest in yourself with coaching, DIY resources, memberships, and more!
Music to watch: “Meet Me in the Bathroom”
Watch this documentary about the early 2000s scene in NYC, including the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, The Strokes, and LCD Soundsystem. I have such vivid memories of hearing these bands for the first time; this was a fascinating and beautiful look back at a time that’s gone.
Thanks for reading! This substack is free for all. Enjoy.