10 January 2015 www.womanthismonth.com THINGS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT IN 2015 POP CULTURE | on the scene A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC From the same author as Vicious, V.E. Schwab's new book comes with a universe of daring adventure, thrilling power and different ‘Londons’. Main character, Kell, is one of the last travellers-magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel universes. The worlds are Grey London, without any magic and ruled by a mad king; Red London, where life and magic are revered; White London, where people fight to control magic; and there’s the unspeakable Black London. Expect to see it on the shelves in February. IF YOU FIND THIS LETTER Hannah Brencher's heartwarming memoir on love and faith is a dedication to total strangers showing that they are not alone in the world. She started her journey writing a letter to a woman on the subway and leaving it for anyone to find. It was the first of many to come; she left love letters in doctor’s offices, coat pockets, library books and other public places. Feeling lonely in New York City, she found solace in the idea that her words might brighten someone’s day. The project grew and became the website The World Needs More Love Letters. Look out for it in March. ABOVE AND BJÖRK It’s been three years since she released the album Biophilia, and it’s now confirmed that Björk is currently working with Arca, the Venezuelan-born and New Yorkbased producer on her next album, scheduled for release in 2015. She is always full of surprises and, having teamed up with this cutting-edge electronic producer, the musical alleys are abuzz with what the maverick artist will dish out next. TRASH YOU NOT This year marks the 20-year anniversary of alternative rock band Garbage’s self-titled debut album, and the band has some big plans to celebrate. They will be re-releasing Garbage, with lots of bonus material and B-sides. There is also some unseen archival footage that they hope to release. In addition to this, the band is working on a brand new album, scheduled for release next year. BEYONCÉ’S BIOGRAPHY OK, so there isn’t a confirmed title yet but the chart-topping pop star’s unauthorised biography is set to be released in the autumn of 2015. Celebrity biographer, J. Randy Taraborrelli has his work cut out for him because, as he’s said: “From Destiny's Child to solo superstardom to her marriage to Jay-Z, Beyoncé has lived a most incredible, inspiring life.” J. Randy has penned biographies on Madonna, Michael Jackson, and the Hiltons. Bear in mind, though, that there won’t be a sit-down session with Beyoncé so it’s going to be a lot of hearsay. Still, we want our copy! BOOKS MUSIC
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