Weekly Roundup: “Cranky,” “Shrinking” Playlists, and Pondering Praise

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is Cranky, by Phuc Tran with illustrations by Pete Oswald. It's a picture book starring a crabby crane who does not want to talk about what's bothering him, so don't ask! Mentioned: The Food Group series, also illustrated by Oswald.
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Terri's random recommendation this week is some Apple synergy: Apple Music playlists from our beloved Shrinking (an Apple TV+ show). You can listen to songs from season 1 and season 2 (that one includes the extended, very profane version of "Cheater B*tch"). Mentioned: "Collateral" (which plays just before the accident Louis causes) and "Looking Too Closely" (from the final minutes of season 2).
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In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2022 on pondering praise.

Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S2 E6, "Abandoned," on Tuesday, January 28
• A Man on the Inside S1 E1, "Tinker Tailor Older Spy," on Wednesday, January 29
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, January 30

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.