Items of Interest #16

Here are some things. Things you might enjoy. Things that may inform. Things that may entertain.

Lexicon by Max Barry is a thrilling and action packed novel about the power of words and love. I can’t give away much more than that or it will spoil it. Could not put this down. Seriously, if you want to spend two days completely wrapped up in a book, you should get it.

I really enjoyed the video of this talk by Tina Roth Eisenberg (SwissMiss). Inspired by Mike Rohde’s upcoming Sketchnote Workbook, I decided to try my hand at sketchnoting the video. Turned out well I think.

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Even if you don’t speak German, you can still read this interview with me by Kevin Wammer of Apfeltech. The English version is included at the bottom. We cover a wide range of questions including using the iPhone as a primary writing device, balancing the analog and digital, and finding “enough” when it comes to technology. It came out well and I think you’ll enjoy it.

I’m not a huge John Mayer fan but I generally find him very talented and an underrated blues guitarist. That said, I did really enjoy this indie-made documentary about his career so far.

Why, of course, you don’t want to miss me explaining why Jesus Christ Superstar might be the greatest musical ever made.

David Sparks has a new edition of his excellent Field Guides series all about presentations. Can’t wait.

My friend Garrick’s Expand newsletter continues to delight and inform every week. May be a bit pricey for some but, to me, it has been been worth every penny.

That should keep you busy for a while. It’s a short week so I know you weren’t planning on getting any work done anyway.

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