Among the books: Three Men in a Boat (and its companion piece Three Men on a Brummel) by Jerome K. Jerome. This laugh-out-loud tale of three buddies on a boating trip was first published in the 1880s: some aspects now appear rather quaint - though funny - others are as timeless as the author's riff on the way you can so carefully and neatly coil a rope, only to find it, minutes later, in a maddening snarl.
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I've also been dipping into The Complete McAslan by George McDonald Fraser. Best known for his Flashman books, Fraser's stories of life in a Scottish battalion just after WWII are long-time favorites of mine. His memoir of the British campaign in Burma, Quartered Safe Out of Here, is one of the best from WWII.
Films? I've just finish the new PBC documentary on Woody Allen - a must-see for a fan. Also the first season of 30 Rock which is great. How did I miss this on TV? I'll keep my eye on Tina Fey from now on.
I hope you're having as much fun with your holiday stockpile!
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