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I think I'd say that even if Spoon played long enough. Great band.

I am wearing my Velocio Signature Jacket as I write this, having just got back from a mid-30's ride and still cooling down. I'm surprised Josh can...

Palpatine lives!

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Official launch today. Wish me luck.

Each season is a stand alone. We're in season four, Chris Rock is amazing in his character.

I saw Spoon and The War on Drugs. Fantastic gig, but possibly Spoon could have played for a bit longer.

I recall a 17 hour flight from Newark (I think? or one of the other NYC airports?) to Johannesburg - there was a re-wetting stop in Dakar, but you...

I definitely didn't see season 4 but we jumped into season 5. It has been great so far. Keeley with a different funny accent wasn't as hard to get...

From just a few experiences, I know that first class and business class (depending on airline) result in a much happier me after a 9-10 hour flight....

Not if you're sleeping... (Emirates 777 First Class)

Switching media here, but the novel Stolen (Sweden-based) is one of the better books I've read in a while. I've been guiltily watching The...

Re: Nordic countries, I thought Wallander was excellent. It's not new. It's a BBC miniseries taking place in Sweden. Very good cinematography,...

Same reason the Pacific Northwest has so many serial killers. Anywhere people wear long dark coats every day, and have existential moments while...

We are binge watching Fargo. The characters and cinematography are wonderful. Each season is a complete story that takes place where they have the...

As long as we are on Nordic Noir, the Darkness series from Denmark is pretty good. Darkness: Thos who Kill is series one. WHy does the Nordic...

The Alec Guinness version of Tinker Tailor and Smiley's People is on YouTube. I think this is a BBC production that appeared on PBS Masterpiece...

I think the Singapore Airlines flight 24 from Singapore to JFK is the longest now. It is like 18 hrs 50 minutes. The Cathay Pacific flight from JFK...

Funny you should mention Slough Horses/ Slow Horses. Having stayed at a hotel a literal stone's throw away from that intersection, the...

I'm just completely baffled by it all (Republicans, Trump et al). But, that's a political discussion and not a book discussion! In any event, I...

I've been enjoying "Slow Horses", both the show and the first book by Mick Herron. Incompetent-ish British spies, odious boss played by Gary Oldman -...

Thanks. Off to the library!

I'd read the Karla Trilogy to start. I don't think LeCarre conceived them as a trilogy, but instead they evolved into a trilogy as he (and his...

This book club took 28 years to finish it....

Changing lanes, the wife and I were watching a show on Britbox that mentioned Finnagens Wake. Anyone tried to read it? Mike

You guys have me interested in LeCarre's work. What order do you recommend reading them in - let's start with three. Thanks!

Santos is a political take on the "The Producers", key insight of The Producers, nobody ever audits a failed broadway show, Santos tried the...

Ghost Wars, by Steve Coll. You can't make this stuff up.

I don’t think Santos is a Republican. Or a product of the Republicans. I don’t think Republicans even view Santos as a liar. I think they view him as...

The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian, Landmark edition with GMT Great Battles Of Alexander deluxe reissue as interpretive aid.

Santos get tossed for being a fabulous and a liar, and the Republicans seemingly want another fabulous and liar, with a side serving of fraud and...