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Book Clubs & Reading Communities

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Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang review – the torture and hilarity of learning Chinese

An American Chinese student studies Mandarin in Taiwan, in this heartfelt journey of self-discovery and family secretsWhat is Taiwan? A former Japanese colony?…
Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang review – the torture and hilarity of learning Chinese
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On the strange, literary video games of Inpatient Press.

The indie publisher Inpatient Press is doing fascinating, form-breaking work, publishing everything from novels, reprints, zines, and games since 2013. Inpatie…
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What Should My Children Do? by Daniel Susskind review – the case for embracing tech in the classroom

A refreshingly optimistic book that asks us to grasp the educational opportunities of AI, rather than shrink from themIn 1979, the government asked Wilfred Coc…
What Should My Children Do? by Daniel Susskind review – the case for embracing tech in the classroom
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Emma Cline, R.F. Kuang, Alice Hoffman, and more: 20 new books out today!

There’s a rule in September that every week must include one epically splashy book: this week, Emma Cline’s Switzy is here to fulfill that quota. I…
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Lit Hub Weekly: August 31 – September 4, 2026

Marlon James tells Eric Olson about (finally!) writing a novel that draws from his life. | Lit Hub In Conversation “Terror wasn’t the only weapon the Nazi…
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Lucas Meyer

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‘Bold, brilliant, thrilling’: leading authors on the novels every school should teach

A new term, a new PM … time for a new English curriculum? We ask writers from Ben Okri to Samantha Harvey to pick books that will inspire a lifelong love of re…
‘Bold, brilliant, thrilling’: leading authors on the novels every school should teach
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Stop picking one AI when $69.97 gets you GPT, Claude, and Gemini together

TL;DR: 1min. AI's Advanced Business Plan bundles GPT-5. 5 Pro, Claude 4. 6 Sonnet, Gemini 3. 1 Pro, Llama 3, and more into one account for $69. 97, along…
Stop picking one AI when $69.97 gets you GPT, Claude, and Gemini together
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J. M. Stelly’s Anatomica Films Taps Black Mandala for Global Sales on Horror Trio (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealand’s Black Mandala has acquired worldwide sales rights to three horror films from Anatomica Films: “Within Madness, ” “Vessel&…
J. M. Stelly’s Anatomica Films Taps Black Mandala for Global Sales on Horror Trio (EXCLUSIVE)
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Kostas Vasilis

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VC Isn’t VC Anymore — Understanding the Rise of Cancer...

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‘Being Huemann’ Review: Siân Heder’s First Film Since ‘CODA’ Is a Bold and Stirring Dramatization of the Protest That Launched the Disabled-Rights Revolution

"Being Huemann" isn’t as transporting a movie as "CODA" was, yet it’s a stirring drama cut from the same cloth of cathartic empathy.
‘Being Huemann’ Review: Siân Heder’s First Film Since ‘CODA’ Is a Bold and Stirring Dramatization of the Protest That Launched the Disabled-Rights Revolution
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Route 66 Turns 100 This Year: Take a Tour of America’s Most Famous Highway

This past summer, the United States of America celebrated 250 years of independence. But for a great many Americana-lovers around the world, this year also bri…
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Open Culture

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Todd Haynes, Frances McDormand, Zhang Ziyi Join Lumière Festival Lineup

Todd Haynes will make his first visit to Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival, joining Robert Eggers, Zhang Ziyi and Tsui Hark at the classic film gathering’s now 18th…
Todd Haynes, Frances McDormand, Zhang Ziyi Join Lumière Festival Lineup
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Chronic Illness & Disability

Living with chronic conditions, disability resources, adaptive living, and support

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Mind Over Mood: Mastering Bipolar Balance for Everyday Success

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by intense shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These mood fluctuations are far mor…
Mind Over Mood: Mastering Bipolar Balance for Everyday Success
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araoyo biz

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Coffee & Tea Culture

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

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Why the world’s best baristas are going on tour

A number of barista champions are choosing to tour, hosting events and bar takeovers in different cities and countries where they work. These appearances give…
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kayla tbh

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How to kickstart a career in green coffee buying

Green coffee buying combines technical precision with relationship-building. Newcomers need sensory training, certifications, and operational knowledge of spre…
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will but cooler

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Old meets new: How heritage is shaping modern coffee equipment

For decades, "Made in Italy" stamped on espresso machines and grinders was enough to signal quality. While it still carries weight, it no longer provides real-…
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Jesse van Leeuwen

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Coffee News Recap, 4 Sep: KDP to sell stake back to Chobani for US$800m, new study challenges robusta’s climate resilience & other studies

KDP to sell stake back to Chobani for US$800m, new study challenges robusta's climate resilience, April Coffee Copenhagen’s Kickstarter for new grinder fully f…
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kayla tbh

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What makes a truly excellent coffee shop?

Coffee shop excellence now hinges on hospitality and dining-style service rather than coffee and equipment alone, and cafés across Asia and Australasia, the Am…
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will but cooler

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perfectdailygrind.com
How filter coffee became specialty’s favourite drink

Espresso built modern café culture, and Turkish coffee still anchors centuries of tradition across the Middle East and the Balkans. Filter coffee, though, has…
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Comedy & Humor

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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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