Hello, friends!

A little late this time, but I wanted to share my thoughts on the stories I consumed last month, including books, movies, TV shows, and anything on Spotify.

Coming up: my thoughts on Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the sequel to Zombieland, Harley Quinn’s standalone movie, and more!

to read

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

I didn’t read a lot this month, but I did enjoy reading the collection of Mowgli’s stories in The Jungle Book. I’ve never read this book before, but I loved the animated movie as a kid. While obviously written in a different time with a different voice, the story was still pretty familiar. I enjoyed reading the story in its original incarnation, even if the cartoon is my preferred version.

The edition I have contains stunning artwork throughout, which was a lovely addition to the reading experience.

to watch

Zombieland: Double Tap

I watched this with my parents when I visited Tallahassee for my cousin’s bridal shower. I thought the movie was a really fun follow-up to the original. It felt very true to the spirit of the first movie, while building on the established world to create something fresh. Plus, Rosario Dawson was a necessary addition.

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

For Valentine’s Day, Ray and I saw this incredible movie. I thought it was fantastic. It captured the eccentricity of Harley Quinn in its style, while telling a compelling and empowering story. Margot Robbie absolutely shined. I also loved the villain, whose representation of toxic masculinity masked by humor and charm truly illustrated its realistic danger.

This movie deserved better marketing and more praise. I hope its box office performance doesn’t deter from another Harley Quinn movie, because I need Poison Ivy to make an appearance in this current universe.

to listen

Yeehaw! During my trip to Austin, I indulged in listening to some of my favorite country music from my youth. I grew up listening to a lot of country so I made a playlist of my favorite female artists, featuring:

• Carrie Underwood
• Sugarland
• Taylor Swift (the old stuff)
• Kacey Musgraves
• Miranda Lambert
• Lady Antebellum
• and a couple country-inspired songs from Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Halsey

One of my favorite podcasts last month was “The Lavendaire Lifestyle.” I put it on during my morning routine to wake me up, and it’s a very positive way to start the day.

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Tell me about your favorite stories from February! Did we consume any of the same content? Let me know your opinions.

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading!