Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find caught her eye thanks to our recent watch of A Gentleman in Moscow. It's a children's book called The Apartment: A Century of Russian History by Alexandra Litvina, illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya and translated by Antonina W. Bouis. It covers six generations of a family and their life in the titular apartment.
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Terri's random recommendation is a new way to get your morning dose of pumpkin spice: Special K Pumpkin Spice cereal. Happy fall, y'all!

In the archives, we discussed the ways we've been mortifying our children since 2019 (not to mention long before that).
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Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S1 E11, "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues," on Tuesday, September 17
• Only Murders in the Building S4 E4, "The Stunt Man," on Wednesday, September 18
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 19

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building. And while this week's episode was indeed set in The Building, it had a Hollywood flavor that we didn't love. We're hoping the three actors hightail it back to LA very soon.  Mentioned: "Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?" (from OMITB season 3) gets an Emmy; the Perfect Strangers theme song on The Leftovers.

Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E4 of Only Murders in the Building, “The Stunt Man.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. On this week's episode, we had a great deal of drama in both the flashbacks (as Claire encountered both a bad dad and a very bossy psychic) and on the island (hold on a minute, this guy's name isn't on the passenger manifest!).

Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 11, "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues." Tomorrow, it's season 4, episode 3 of Only Murders in the Building.

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a brightly colored, punny way to introduce little ones to the joys of grammar: Comparrotives, which is part of a whole Grammar Zoo.
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Terri's random recommendation is musical again this week: She's been listening to Post Malone's F-1 Trillion on repeat. It's a double album featuring collaborations with a lot of big-time country names, from Morgan Wallen to Dolly Parton. Her top two earworms, so far, are "Missing You Like This" (featuring Luke Combs) and "Hide My Gun" (with Terri fave HARDY).

In the archives, we discussed parenting-themed reality show challenges and how poorly we'd do at them (originally from 2021).
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Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S1 E10, "Raised by Another," on Tuesday, September 10
• Only Murders in the Building S4 E3, "Two for the Road," on Wednesday, September 11
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 12

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

On Wednesdays, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. Currently, that's Only Murders in the Building. Episode 2 brought back some old favorites from way back in season 1, as well as another round of Stars Stopping By to Be Suspects. Catherine apologizes to Jackie Hoffman for forgetting her name and her character's name: Uma!. Mentioned: The card game Oh Hell, which figured prominently in this episode.

Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E3 of Only Murders in the Building, “Two for the Road.” We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.

Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. Terri's re-watching, and Catherine's wading into the madness for the first time. On this week's episode, the main character was Sayid. His backstory provided no shocking twists, but his current story sure did.

Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 10, "Raised by Another." Tomorrow, we'll discuss season 4, episode 2 of Only Murders in the Building.

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a reminder that libraries are far more than just books. You can also check out an '80s-themed murder mystery game set in a shopping mall! Mentioned: "Let's Go to the Mall" from How I Met Your Mother.
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Terri's random recommendation is a reminder that sporting events in Paris are not over for the year. You can still watch the Paralympic Games, and you should! Here's how and where to watch, and an extensive list of relevant social media accounts to follow. Mentioned: Stephen Nedoroscik, aka Pommel Horse Guy, will compete on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. It starts September 17, and we'll be watching. Also mentioned: DWTS winner Laurie Hernandez's Olympic gymnastics analysis.

In the archives, we discussed parenting job descriptions and how they've changed, or haven't, since 2018.
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Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S1 E9, "Solitary," on Tuesday, September 3
• Only Murders in the Building S4 E2, "Gates of Heaven," on Wednesday, September 4
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, September 5

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

On Wednesdays (rescheduled from Tuesdays), we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property. We've sadly come to the end of A Gentleman in Moscow, a limited series on Paramount+. In the final episode, "Adieu," Alexander says some very difficult goodbyes. Have your monogrammed hankie ready.

Only Murders in the Building kicked off its fourth season with a cross-country round trip before ending up back in the building... where there was another murder. There was a lot of hand-holding and sign-pointing for a 30-minute episode, but we're happy to spend more time with these characters (and a very lengthy list of celebs stopping by in cameo roles). Mentioned: "Some Very Good Dogs" on Substack.

Next week, we’ll discuss S4 E2 of Only Murders in the Building, “Gates of Heaven.” We'll be back tomorrow with a roundup of some of our favorite segments, like a library find and a visit to our archives.

Each Tuesday (formerly each Wednesday, but stay tuned for new shows tomorrow instead), we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This week, we got more of Sawyer's backstory, aka why he hates himself and wants everyone else to hate him too.

Next Tuesday, we'll discuss season 1, episode 9, "Solitary." Tomorrow, we'll say "Adieu" to A Gentleman in Moscow and "Hello" to season 4 of Only Murders in the Building.

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a children's book that maybe scared Terri a little: Little Red and the Big Bad Editor, by Rebecca Kraft Rector with illustrations by Shanda McCloskey.
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Terri's random recommendation is a follow-up to her movie games rec from last month: A movie game/community on Substack called Movie Fight Club. (And don't forget about her own Substack, Too Old for Cool!). 

In the archives, we discussed some unexpected back-to-school advice from 2021 and today. Mentioned: The Scrambled States of America.
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Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S1 E8, "Confidence Man," on Tuesday, August 27 (we're swapping our Tuesday and Wednesday schedules to accommodate Tuesday episode drops of Only Murders in the Building)
• A Gentleman in Moscow E8, "Adieu," and Only Murders in the Building season 4 E1, "Once Upon a Time in the West" on Wednesday, August 28
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, August 29

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.