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What are you up to this weekend? I\u2019m very much looking forward to a few days that aren\u2019t forecast to be so sweltering around here, plus visits to the state fair and the theater. (But first I need to do my homework!<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n I hope you have something to look forward to these next few days, and that this collection of interesting reads and favorite things helps ease you into that weekend frame of mind. <\/p>\n I offer gift links for articles whenever possible (you may still need to create an account with the publication); if there\u2019s no gift link and you\u2019re not a subscriber, check to see if your library carries the publication or use a bookmarking service.<\/em><\/p>\n Pizza Hut\u2019s beloved Book It! reading program is back.<\/a><\/strong> (Slate<\/em>) \u201cPart marketing initiative, part reading engagement program wrapped in a delicious one-topping package, Book It! carries a kind of nostalgia that has managed to sustain generations.\u201d<\/p>\n What I\u2019ve been reading lately: the new and the notable.<\/a><\/strong> (MMD<\/em>) This month\u2019s edition of Quick Lit is unusual in that it includes both a coffee table book and a script, alongside more typical (for me) selections like excellent audiobooks and literary backlist.<\/p>\n I talked with a stylist this week about the summer-to-fall wardrobe transition; she mentioned that the Quince Washable Stretch Silk Tank<\/a><\/strong> (which I own in several colors) and Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami<\/a><\/strong> (both XS\u2013XL) were real heros for seasonal transitions. And both are available in 1X\u20133X: Stretch Silk Tank<\/a><\/strong> \/ Silk V-Neck Cami.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n After Six Decades and Thirty Novels Jodi Picoult Was Missing One Thing: A Tattoo.<\/a><\/strong> (Literary Hub<\/em>) \u201cBy all accounts, I have spent the last six decades building a legacy anyone would admire. And yet, I could not think about turning sixty without starting to cry.\u201d<\/p>\n Photos: Releasing Animals Back Into Their Habitats.<\/a><\/strong> (Atlantic<\/em> gift link) These are incredible. <\/p>\n 7 Things I Learned From Will Shortz<\/a><\/strong>. (Experimental Living with A.J. Jacobs<\/em>) \u201cWhat struck me wasn\u2019t merely Will\u2019s puzzle knowledge. It was that his approach to puzzles turns out to be a surprisingly good approach to life.\u201d<\/p>\n Coming soon: our 2026 Fall Book Preview.<\/a><\/strong> (MMD<\/em>) \u201cThis year\u2019s fall reading season is STUPENDOUS. I don\u2019t say that lightly.\u201d<\/p>\n What a nice surprise to visit Athleta to replace my lost favorite running shorts<\/a><\/strong> (XXS\u20133X) and dicover they\u2019re 30% off right now, along with more select bestselling styles.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n Nobody reads anymore.<\/a><\/strong> (The Leap<\/em>) \u201cLive your life fully. Learn to read books, once more\u2014and to enjoy the journey.\u201d<\/p>\n How G.P.S. Changed the Way We Think.<\/a><\/strong> (The New Yorker<\/em>) \u201cDo we lose something when we no longer get lost?\u201d<\/p>\n Our team\u2019s best books of summer (Part 1)<\/a><\/strong>. (What Should I Read Next?<\/em>) Our team\u2019s favorite summer tradition is back!<\/p>\n 10 books to read next if there\u2019s an Anne Shirley-shaped void in your life.<\/a><\/strong> (Goodnight, Dear Void<\/em>) \u201cFor those us who are forever chasing the high of our first trip to Avonlea, here are ten books that hit a delightfully similar spot, whether it\u2019s whimsy, wit, or a wholesome found family you\u2019re craving.\u201d<\/p>\n Reevaluating my relationship with my phone and social media.<\/a><\/strong> (MMD<\/em>) \u201cDoes anyone else feel like their phone has become a sci-fi super computer?\u201d Brigid shares tips and tricks for spending less time on the phone.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been cooking from the new release What to Cook When You Don\u2019t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast<\/a><\/em><\/strong> this week; I snagged a brand new library borrow but six recipes in we all want to add it to the shelf. Favorites so far: Creamy Turkey Chili, Beach-Day BBQ-Spiced Chicken Thighs, Crispy Pork Chili Verde Street Tacos. <\/p>\n This Is the Solution to America\u2019s Literacy Crisis, and It\u2019s a Lot of Fun.<\/a><\/strong> (New York Times<\/em> gift link) \u201cReading can be as much a mode of vibrant sociality as it is of secluded interiority.\u201d<\/p>\n Novels featuring seasoned protagonists for every reading mood.<\/a><\/strong> Novels featuring older characters in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.<\/p>\nMy favorite finds from around the web:<\/h3>\n
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