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Book Clubs & Reading Communities

Book discussions, reading groups, literary communities, and shared reading experiences

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Why Virginia Woolf is having a moment in Hollywood.

Virginia Woolf, the highest oracle for we sad literary girls, is all over the silver screen this summer— thanks to a remarkable trio of new adaptations. Though…
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Wolfgang Patel

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Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot review – Anne Enright celebrates a landmark feminist novel

Half a century on, this tale of a woman who abandons her children in search of her self remains thrillingly originalThere is a growing literature of maternal f…
Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot review – Anne Enright celebrates a landmark feminist novel
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Tokyo Javier

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From author to anime hero: the unlikely revival of a Japanese literary star

More than seven decades after they were first released, the dark novels of Osamu Dazai have become a publishing sensation, as a new generation of readers engag…
From author to anime hero: the unlikely revival of a Japanese literary star
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Krit Wong

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Lit Hub Weekly: July 20 – 24, 2026

“Classical culture is a lot of things including, literally, rape culture. ” Rebecca Solnit on the Odyssey and the Western literary tradition of silencing women…
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Krit Wong

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The perfect books for the beach … picked by Freida McFadden, Mick Herron, Robert Harris and more

From a transporting historical saga to a tale of small-town betrayal, the authors of our favourite page-turners reveal the books they take on holiday – introdu…
The perfect books for the beach … picked by Freida McFadden, Mick Herron, Robert Harris and more
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alix vibes

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What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

Colson Whitehead’s Cool Machine, Michael Cunningham’s Unsayable, and Claire Vaye Watkins’s Yellow Pine all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. B…
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Krit Wong

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D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl

A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for allegedly killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl. On Monday, Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo determ…
D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl
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Kostas Vasilis

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‘The Odyssey’ by the Numbers: 6 Ways Christopher Nolan’s Epic Is Shattering Box Office Expectations

With a sensational second weekend at the box office, it’s clear “The Odyssey” will have a long — and epic — journey in theaters. …
‘The Odyssey’ by the Numbers: 6 Ways Christopher Nolan’s Epic Is Shattering Box Office Expectations
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Some Warner Bros. Execs Are Hoping States’ Antitrust Lawsuit Derails Paramount Deal

Privately, some top executives at Warner Bros. Discovery are rooting for the 12 states that have sued to block Paramount Skydance’s WBD takeover to win i…
Some Warner Bros. Execs Are Hoping States’ Antitrust Lawsuit Derails Paramount Deal
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luna vibes

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Do the Next Right Thing: Carl Jung on How to Live and the Origin of His Famous Tenet for Navigating Uncertainty

"There is no pit you cannot climb out of provided you make the right effort at the right place. . . do the next thing with diligence and devotion. "
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The Marginalian

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Christopher Nolan Picks 15 Favorite Films from the Criterion Closet

Maybe you’ve already seen Christopher Nolan’s new cinematic interpretation of the Odyssey more than once; maybe you don’t know whether you’ll ever get aro…
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Open Culture

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France once had a king who reigned for four days — his entire life

John I of France, called the Posthumous, was born on November 15, 1316, and died on November 19, 1316. He's the youngest person ever to be king of France, the…
France once had a king who reigned for four days — his entire life
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Boing Boing

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Coffee & Tea Culture

Brewing methods, regional traditions, and the social aspects of coffee and tea.

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What does Gen Alpha want from coffee?

The first wave of Gen Alpha is only now buying its first coffees, so nothing about this demographic is settled. The brands that reach them early, on their scre…
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Carlos

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Coffee News Recap, 24 Jul: USDA predicts record production, exports & consumption in 2026/27, Massimo Zanetti draws six private equity bids up to US$1.2bn & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.   Editor’s note The USDA’s latest Coffee: World Markets and…
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Jesse van Leeuwen

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Why hospitality is one of the hardest parts of running a coffee shop

True hospitality is about connection. Beyond serving consistently excellent coffee, baristas need to read between the lines, match customers’ energy, and antic…
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Jesse van Leeuwen

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What is the problem with matcha?

Key takeaways Matcha is everywhere. It’s now in iced lattes, cold foams, ready-to-drink (RTD) cans, lemonades, and refreshers, turning countless cafés worldwid…
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Jason Cole

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What exactly is “ultrasonic espresso”?

Every few years, espresso seems to get reinvented. The traditional method has real drawbacks. It requires high temperatures and high pressure, consumes a lot o…
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will but cooler

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Coffee News Recap, 17 Jul: Global Coffee Awards crown the best roasters in Asia, instant coffee will be included in EUDR & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.   Editor’s note It’s a big week for instant coffee. Brussels has j…
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Jesse van Leeuwen

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Comedy & Humor

Stand-up comedy, sketch shows, and all things humor in entertainment.

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Puppet Class with Seth MacFarlane - SNL

An instructor (Seth MacFarlane) tries to keep the class on track, but war vet Anthony Peter Coleman (Bill Hader) has a hard time shedding his PTSD while perf. …
Puppet Class with Seth MacFarlane - SNL
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Howard the Duck | Rotten Tomatoes

Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Howard the Duck on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
Howard the Duck | Rotten Tomatoes
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BatCat

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Cabinet Meeting Cold Open - SNL

President Trump (James Austin Johnson) addresses the nation about recent events with help from Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández), JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane), K. …
Cabinet Meeting Cold Open - SNL
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BatCat

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Weekend Update: Trump Presented with Nobel Peace Prize, Defends Minneapolis ICE Agents - SNL

Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like a congressman introducing a bill to make Greenland the 51st state.
Weekend Update: Trump Presented with Nobel Peace Prize, Defends Minneapolis ICE Agents - SNL
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BatCat

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Celebrity Family Feud: Super Bowl Edition - SNL

Justin Bieber (Kate McKinnon), Samuel L. Jackson (Leslie Jones), Paula Deen (Aidy Bryant) and Roger Goodell (Beck Bennett) take on Gisele Bündchen (Kristen S. …
Celebrity Family Feud: Super Bowl Edition - SNL
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BatCat

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