What are you up to this weekend? We’re hosting family to celebrate our daughter’s high school graduation, plus sneaking in a fun show. (But it’s been a busy week, so first I have LOTS of getting ready to do! If you have a favorite easy and crowd-pleasing recipe, drop a link in comments?)

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.

The 2023 Summer Reading Guide is here!Yesterday we shared our 2023 guide with 50 new-for-2023 titles and hosted our Unboxing parties! What a delight.

Visit our Summer Reading Guide HQ page to get yours now, along with the Unboxing replay available to watch anytime.

We LOVE summer reading around here: I sincerely hope our 12th annual guide helps you make the most of your reading life this season.

My favorite finds from around the web:30 Books Written by Celebrities-Turned-Fiction-Authors. (Goodreads) I didn’t know about a couple of these!

How two friends sparked L.A.’s sushi obsession — and changed the way America eats. (Los Angeles Times) Very interesting food history.

It’s okay for libraries to be loud! Take it from me, a librarian. (Washington Post gift link) “All of this, of course, just adds to the happy hubbub in the library.”

My current lipstick faves have actually been in my drawer for a while, but summer weather has me reaching for fresh shades: I’m enjoying layering Charlotte Tilbury’s Walk of No Shame (I got a small sample size and fell in love) with my longtime favorite Sexy Sienna. This combo was my choice for yesterday’s Unboxing.

Bad Manors. (The Baffler) For anyone else who wants a deep dive into McMansions.

I’ve been searching high and low for a brass pharmacy lamp and was delighted to find this one at Target for just $50!

10 Books for First-Time Literary Fiction Readers. (Shondaland) I’ve only read half of these! Now I’m thinking about what would be in my Lit Fic Starter Kit.

Why Ted Lasso’s Shoe Game Is So Strong. (New York Times gift link) Is it strange to say I hadn’t noticed? But I very much want to see what happens next in season 3!

How to (Ethically) Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff. (Wired) Helpful to keep in mind.

Last year I kicked myself for not getting in on the Rifle Paper Co. x Summersalt collaboration while I could, but now some styles are back! Some are only available in limited sizes, but this darling floral is stocked in sizes 2-22. (They also have adorable Rifle floral pajamas, and this is my favorite Summersalt suit of all time.)

Time Is The Best Killer: 8 Taut Thrillers Set Over Three Days Or Less. (CrimeReads) “There is nothing better than restricting time to really get the heart beating.”

Recipes Your Grandma Always Took To Church Potlucks. (Southern Living) This was a serious nostalgia trip.

Van Gogh Painting Gets a New Name Thanks to an Eagle-Eyed Chef. (Smithsonian Magazine) Talk about bragging rights!

Here’s How Much the Homes on Your Favorite TV Shows Would Cost Today. (Apartment Therapy) Whoa!

From our archives:14 books about endearingly quirky families. They’ve got to be both quirky AND endearing.

Two favorite summer drink recipes for summer reading season. The perfect mocktail and cocktail for this summer!

20 novels that will transport you to the shore. If you can’t spend all summer at the beach, why not try a novel that will take you there?

Have a great weekend!

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