This month was all about New Zealand. For the past 31 days or so, the country of New Zealand has continually popped into my life in one way or another. For example: I have several friends and acquaintances who are traveling by bike in New Zealand at the moment. I also read several magazine articles about New Zealand this month. I even received some free product from New Zealand last week. And about three weeks ago I discovered a new recording artist named KIMBRA who is from… can you guess?… NEW ZEALAND.

Kimbra doesn’t yet have a full-length album here in the United States, but her first album is due out soon and I’m going to be one for the first people to snatch it up once it becomes available. Just watch the videos on this page and try not to like her sound. More of her videos are available on YouTube with a quick search and click.

Featured Books, Music & Films:

Each month I share with you the books I’m reading, the music I’m listening to, and the films I’ve viewed. The item I liked the most this month has been highlighted above and everything else is listed below. Books are listed on the left, music is in the middle, and movies are on the right. The items I really like and recommend have been bolded.