I know I tend to beat the jungle drum about stories.

But sometimes, a good one isn't everything.

I went to see OVO by Cirque du Soleil last Saturday. A bucket list item for Liv. I wasn’t sure if it would be my jam.

Honestly, the storyline was naff, with a few main characters speaking in gobbledygook (presumably insect language) in painful interludes. The humour felt a bit juvenile. We both rolled our eyes each time they returned to the stage.

And yet, Liv said the show was 'one of the best things' she had ever seen.

I had to agree.

Trapeze, trampolines and tumbles. It had the real wow factor. I experienced a twinge of jealousy at the skill of the triple back-flipping blokes. Artists of a different kind. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The sheer brilliance of it.

Not everything needs an exquisite narrative to entertain.

Sometimes style & spectacle is enough.

If you’re still craving a good old story, however, The Monkeys are back on sale this week.

Pick up the trilogy on ebook here 🍌

All for a mighty 99p. Only until Monday. Much cheaper than a trip to the Albert Hall I must say.

I was thinking, though, this is cool for new readers but what if you were one of the people who bought an ebook at full price... If you’re in that (banana) boat and feel a little miffed, do shout—I'll come up with something.

I've also almost finished cooking up a newsletter reader magnet or "cookie" as Tammi L. Labrecque affectionately calls them. Will share with you guys first. Soon-ish.

Bien weekend,
Jim