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"Life Is for the Living," with its gratingly peppy lyrics and jaunty swing, would almost certainly have been better as a Frank Sinatra record, for whom some of the songs on Adult/Child were apparently intended, while "Deep Purple" and "New England Waltz" are unpalatable schmaltz. "It's Over Now" and "Still I Dream of It," on the other hand, are among Brian Wilson's greatest songs. Their elegant, time-worn melodies point to an unrealized future where the Beach Boys mutated into a creatively vibrant pop act of the third age, with death at their elbow and a mind full of memories.
Fantasy and science fiction readers can add another Brandon Sanderson book to the to-be-read pile. Tailored Realities, a lengthy collection of novellas and short stories, is available now, and Amazon is offering a 30% discount on launch day (December 9). The hardcover edition of Tailored Realities is on sale for only $21 (was $30).. Walmart had the same deal, but the retailer is currently sold out of copies.