Hi! First, a reminder: Our first book club happens next week, April 26th, via discussion thread for paid subscribers. We will be talking about Good Material by Dolly Alderton! ❤️
Moving on — Happy The Tortured Poets Department weekend to those who celebrate. Taylor Swift has graced us with new music, and there is a lot to unpack. Unlike other Swifties, I did not stay up until the album dropped Friday at midnight. This is because, on the day my son was born, my OB-GYN looked me dead in the eyes and said, “sleep when the baby sleeps” and it’s advice I have really taken to heart. This often means I am in bed by 8pm and unavailable for things like a social life or Taylor Swift album listening parties. But! I did wake up yesterday feeling excited for new music and I am having a very nice time making my way through the track list. I have not conducted an independent lyrical analysis because the Internet is doing a lot of the heavy lifting for me, but it feels like someone should check on Matty Healy? So far, my favorite songs are Florida!!!, I Can Do It With A Broken Heart, The Tortured Poets Department, and Down Bad. You?
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