Saturday

Saturday
$14.95
I was very pleased to receive the book earlier than expected and in perfect condition.

Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live, as Told By Its Stars, Writers and Guests
$15.95
Saturday Night Live, now nearly 30 years old, has had its ups and downs. Some years the show was hilarious, others...well, not so much (remember when Robert Downey Jr. was a cast member? no? maybe he doesn't either). Cast members have come and (with the exception of Darrell Hammond) gone.

Trying to tell the story of Saturday Night Live would, no doubt, be an enormous challenge. So, why not let the cast and crew tell the story themselves? That is the aim of this book, with a well put together chain of short stories and anecdotes that, for me, seems to capture the spirit of the show both on stage and behind the scenes. Kudos to Miller and Shales for letting the people tell their own story, with very little interruption from the "authors".

You'll read stories from producers, writers, the cast, guest hosts, and more. You'll learn of the love-hate relationship people have with Lorne Michaels, the competition among writers to get their work on the show, opinions about several infamous incidents on the show (remember Sinead O'Connor's little "bonus" she put at the end of her song?), and which guest host was particularly proud of his...ahem...manhood.

For fans of the show, I honestly can't imagine a better way to read about the history of Saturday Night Live.

Chasing Lights (Updated 2009 Edition)
$25.99
UK 2009 updated edition includes two bonus tracks: 'Up' (Wideboys Remix Edit), which was featured on the original pressing PLUS the girls' Comic Relief charity single, a cover of Depeche Mode's 'Just Can't Get Enough'. Debut album by this UK all-girl Pop/Soul quintet, who are about to throw themselves headfirst into your consciousness like a five-woman whirlwind, and bring back some much-needed, shameless fun to the charts. As well as being sassy, talented and purveyors of some of the most instantly likeable songs you'll have heard for eons, these girls just wanna have fun. They don't take themselves too seriously, their tracks are genuinely brilliant and adults are going to love them just as much as kids. What's not to like? They're pure pop, and proud of it. 13 tracks including the singles 'Just Can't Get Enough', 'Up' and 'If This Is Love'. Polydor.

Wordshaker
$31.98
2009 sophomore album from the British girl group. The album was recorded in London, Los Angeles and Sweden and producers include hitmakers from their debut album, Ina Wroldsen and Chris Braide as well as new producers including The Jam [Leona/Shontelle] and Per Magnusson [Britney] The Saturdays have been one of the breakthrough British acts of last year. Since last summer they have had an incredible run of success: from five smash hit singles to a platinum selling album and a sold out tour. They have now set their sights on international success. Includes the first single 'Forever Is Over'. Polydor.