You may have guessed from the lists of books I mention here every other week that I'm a quick reader. But it's also true that I have a strong preference to shorter fiction, which plumps up the numbers of books read. But much of the past two weeks since I last popped in here were … Continue reading Culture Roundup (January 24, 2026): On Big Books
The new year is well under way now (and, judging from the news cycle, it's going to be a doozy - Lord have mercy!). I thought it would be fun to think of some resolutions, some things I hope to either continue or change from how I engage with pop culture. So, after my usual … Continue reading Culture Roundup (January 10, 2026): Pop Culture Resolutions
(NOTE: This post is cross-posted from my dedicated books and music blog) I’ve been doing these best reads of the year lists since 2017 and it’s become one of my favourite traditions. This year, I thought I’d recognize the top 25 of ‘25, fifteen fiction and ten fiction. (Scroll to the bottom for links to … Continue reading Top Reads of 2025
Happy third day of Christmas, one and all! I hope the season has gotten off to a wonderful start. Today I'm going to do a quick roundup before I focus in my deep-dive on my favourite music of 2025. Roundup TV/Film I rarely watch a lot of scripted media. Between my music and reading obsessions, … Continue reading Culture Roundup (December 27, 2025): 2025 in Music!
To say the pop culture year is winding down would be an understatement, as new music and book releases have slowed to a trickle. And, tomorrow is the end of my official 'reading year', as I dedicate the last two weeks of the year to holiday books and re-reading old favourites. Today I'll do my … Continue reading Culture Roundup (December 13, 2025): Beyond the ‘Christmas Canon’
Matthew Root 