I usually keep up with what I've been watching or listening to on this blog but haven't done so in ages so I thought I'd do a simple run down of current recommendations. So here goes:
Books
One of the reasons that I haven't been posting on my blog lately is because I've been side-tracked by a tough, hard talking homicide detective and a drop-dead gorgeous, mega rich Irishman! Now, if you don't know what I'm talking about, then I suggest you slip down to your nearest bookstore or library and get yourself a copy of Naked In Death - the first of the J.D. Robb 'In Death' series.
A work friend loaned me a copy of the first book, and from there, I became a serious addict! The homicide detective, Eve Dallas, lives in the future and happens to find herself investigating a multiple homicide where one of the prime suspects is the eye candy billionaire, Roarke. Needless to say, the story evolves and, without giving too much of the storyline away, have to say that the chemistry between Eve and Roarke is palpable.
If, like me, you find that you are hooked into the first book, take heart because there are many, many books in this series. I am still working my way through them but totally love the mix of murder-mystery, sci-fi and romance that Robb manages to blend so cleverly. Nora Robers writes these under the J.D. Robb pseudonym and, although I've never been a great Roberts fan, just love this series for their grittiness and great storylines!
TV Shows
Being Human has come and gone from our television, but in case you missed it (as it was kinda buried on ABC2), there is still hope. The ABC shops currently have the dvds for sale and the good news is that apparently the BBC has commissioned a second series to air sometime in 2010.
The story is definitely for fans of the supernatural. It tells the story of a vampire, werewolf and ghost, all sharing a flat in modern-day Bristol. I know, I know, it sounds kinda stupid but, while I found some storylines a little on the 'Yeah right' side, it was the quirky British humour, the interaction between the main characters and the great acting that won me over!
Music
This is a shout-out thank you to the anonymous comment poster on my blog who tipped me off that Brendan Welch's new (and first) cd has been released. Titled 'The Gleaner', I rapidly took myself off the music store and got myself a copy! And you know what, I love it! Laid back, easy listening is how I'd describe it! It's the kind of music that you listen to when you are chilling out, sipping a glass of something yummy and contemplating life!
There have been other shows etc that I've been watching/listening to, of course. Series 2 of The Tudors springs to mind and I could write a whole page on believability of Jonathon Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII but I think I'll leave that for another time; and let's not forget my beloved Packed To The Rafters which is currently in the second half of season 2 on Australian television. In the meantime, if you get an opportunity to catch up with any of the above, enjoy! IMO they are well worth it!
