Weekly Roundup: “Glassworks,” HARDY’s “Quit!!”, and Refusing to Simplify

Here's what's on our minds (and playlists) this week:

Catherine's library find is a book she judged by its cover. Glassworks's art and blurbs appealed enough for Catherine to give this debut novel by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith a try (it also happens to be on the Staff Picks table at her library right now, chosen by another staff member). It's a creative, but uneven, tale of four generations trying, and often failing, to connect with and support one another.
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Terri's random recommendation is the latest album (collection of songs?) from HARDY, titled "Quit!!" She's enjoying the artist's transition from country music to F-bomb-laden hard rock. 

In the archives, we revisit a rant from four years ago: Simply Refusing to Simplify, about the (many) issues we have with listicle-format advice on minimalism.

Next week's lineup: 

• A Gentleman in Moscow E3, "The Last Rostov," on Tuesday, July 23
• Lost S1 E3, "Tabula Rasa," on Wednesday, July 24
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, July 25

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