Happy New Year!
I’d list my resolutions, but there are far too many for this space. (I know this is the Internet and that technically I could prattle on, but somehow I don’t think you would stick with me up to resolution no. 348.) Instead, let’s bring in the new by giving a warm, musical welcome to a new book. Today is the official release date for Wendy Shang’s debut novel, The Great Wall of Lucy Wu. This book has lots of references to basketball and Chinese food, but the musical world is decidedly short on songs about bao zi and foul shots. Werewolves of London mentions a Chinese restaurant, but since we’re trying not to invoke werewolves (this is a realistic middle grade) I’m going with the (slightly obvious) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
Here’s The Beatles version:
And you can follow this link to hear John Lennon and Elton John singing together.
For the hat trick, I’m throwing in the less obvious William Shatner Version. We have this on LP, but someone out there made this lovely video:
Welcome, Lucy Wu! May a newspaper taxi take you right to the top of the bestseller list!
Watch this space for my interview with Wendy on Jan. 13th.
Hooray for Wendy! Thanks for letting me know — I’m going to get my hands on that book!
Yes, hooray! 2011 should be a very good year for The Lindsay Situation!!
Hooray for Wendy’s book!!!! Must now hasten myself to the bookstore and purchase INSTANTLY!