Month: June 2024

Bestselling author Ellery Lloyd has become deliciously adept at drawing readers into the world of the wealthy: redolent of privilege and glamour, and tainted by darkness and deceit. In their third thriller, The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby, Lloyd (a pseudonym for married British authors Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos) builds upon the contemporary social
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Gennifer Choldenko’s The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman is a moving story about an 11-year-old abandoned by his single mom and left to care for his 3-year-old sister, Boo, inspired by Choldenko’s own childhood experiences of having undependable parents and a caring older brother who acted as a surrogate parent. Fans of the Newbery Honor
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In White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy, MacArthur fellow and activist-pastor William J. Barber II makes the logical but nonetheless surprising point that, even though poverty has a disproportionately high impact on Black Americans, there is a vastly greater number of white people living in poverty, leading lives
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With its near 500-page count and robust endnotes, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq might at first glance scare off readers who haven’t sniffed a textbook in years. But thanks to Steve Coll’s crisp and dynamic prose, what’s between the covers feels little like an academic
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As the proud owner of a bald head, you’re well aware of your peltless pate’s particular needs—especially when it comes to alliteration. Shaving. I meant shaving. You’re also well aware that you can pull off the glasses look better than most. And the bearded look. And other looks, but that’s beside the point. Point is:
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Trends come and go. But white sneakers? They’re forever. Having remained a constant figure in a guy’s rotation for as long as I can remember, the best white sneakers for men are an indispensable part of any well-rounded wardrobe. And for good reason. Easy to style, versatile, and as comfortable as they come, the clean-cut
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Attraction comes when utilizing the senses, and men have every right to feel just as alluring as anyone else. Which brings us to the Italian fashion house of Giorgio Armani, that’s been established since 1975 as a standard in high-end luxury. But besides gorgeous fabrics, Armani has mastered the art of perfumes that will make
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According to research, approximately 23 percent of American adults aged 18 to 65 have bunions. Ill-fitting shoes, particularly around the toe box, are deemed one of the main causes. The good news is, better footwear choices can help alleviate pain and finally get rid of that nagging sensation that’s been desperately trying to ruin your
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Jeannie Mai and Jeezy are officially legally single. Nine months after the rapper filed papers to end their more than two-year marriage, the pair have finalized their divorce, multiple outlets reported June 12. As part of their legal battle, Jeannie had accused her ex of abuse, which he denied. The former The Real cohost and Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne
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The Game alum, who shares son Cree, 12, and daughter Cairo, 5, with ex-husband Cory Hardrict, opened up about her struggles with breastfeeding. “When I had Cree, I was struggling to breastfeed him,” she wrote in an Aug. 10 Instagram. I was only able to breastfeed for 3 months before having to switch to formula. And during the second time, I found that
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