The best movie I saw in October was Control, the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic that I actually went to twice. Beautifully filmed, powerfully acted, with great tunes.

The best book I read in October was … a three-way tie? Hmmmm, OK the one I’ve thought about the most since reading it is “In the Woods” by Tana French. But I thought both the new Haven Kimmel and Jonathan Coe were really, really good as well.

The best gig I went to in October was Rogue Wave. Really compelling and the lead singer has such a distinctive voice.

My favorite tunes in October were the latest albums by Band of Horses, Mr. Hudson & The Library, Joe Purdy, and singles from Nada Surf “See These Bones” (via Fuel/Friends) and folksinger Tom Paxton “George W Told the Nation.”

Random personal highlights: Brunch with MaryKay!; Chicago Film Festival.

Lowlights? White Stripes concert cancelled, thank you Meg’s stupid internet sex tape; Steph’s visit cancelled, thank you stupid airlines.

Seems like a slow month, doesn’t it? But October is very busy at work for me, so there you go. Stupid work.