#sideswiped

Happy Friday, Bookworms! Here’s what the team at Simon & Schuster Canada is reading.

Andrea, Digital Marketing Associate: I’m currently re-reading Kim Harrison’s The Drafter before I dig into the second book in the series, The Operator. I love any story line that involves time travel, and Peri Reed is the epitome of strong kick-ass female protagonist that readers all love and need. I’m falling in love with these characters all over again and am picking up on details I missed the first time around. Bonus: the prequel novella Sideswiped is included in the mass market paperback (which I had previously not read).

Siobhan, Editorial: I’ve stepped beyond my normal reading horizon and have been reading Jasper Forde’s dystopian novel, Shades of Grey—and no, it’s nothing like Fifty Shades ofGrey. It’s a fun and highly weird tale set in a futuristic world where all aspects of society are ruled by the colours you can and cannot see. I’ve only just dipped in, but it’s been a treat so far! 

Jordyn, Sales Operations Assistant: I just finished The Hating Game, by Sally Thorne, which is a steamy romance novel featuring two coworkers who totally hate each other. It’s hard to find a good love/hate relationship book because the transition from hating to dating can be easily unbelievable. This book, however, totally nails it! I love the intensity between Lucy and Josh, and while the sexy stuff is slow-burning, there are quite a few lines in there that make you pause and say “daaaaamn”. I’m not going to lie; I had to take a water break at a couple points. Highly recommend!

Astronauts, etc. - “Sideswiped”

Last week one of my favorite new artists, Astronauts, etc. released a new song and video. “Sideswiped” takes us right were his EP Supermelodic Pulp left us; sprawling, slow tunes mixed with delicate melodies and smooth vocals. The video, shot on a grey, cloudy day on top of a San Francisco rooftop, features the same sci-fi edge that is common throughout all Astronauts, etc. videos. Head over to the soundcloud page now to grab a free download of the tune and to check out his other incredible songs!