What are you as much as this weekend? I’m hoping for a weekend of spring cleansing and catch-up (and I would like a brand new audiobook to go together with these duties—any recs?).
I hope YOU have one thing to stay up for these subsequent few days, and that this assortment of fascinating reads and favourite issues helps ease you into that weekend state of mind.
My favourite finds from across the net:
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On the Genius of Frances Burney, Jane Austen’s Most Important Literary Predecessor. (Lit Hub) “My argument is simply the alternative: that being Burney’s literary heiress solely makes Austen’s work richer—that Austen turned the best English novelist of all time exactly by constructing on the vastly underrated efforts of her luminary predecessor to the limitless credit score and praise of them each.”
This week’s visitor on What Ought to I Learn Subsequent? has a enjoyable studying problem you’re going to like listening to about: Let’s plan a Read the USA project.
They Met in an E.R. and Were Married at the Super Bowl. (New York Instances reward hyperlink) “The marriage of Eleisa Aparicio and Thomas Wolter was seen by tens of millions, however of their first interview, the newlyweds share the story of how they obtained to Santa Clara, Calif., with Unhealthy Bunny signing as their witness.” I used to be so curious concerning the backstory and this column delivers!
40% off J.Crew this weekend: nearly the entire web site is on sale however for spring I like their Garçon classic shirt in Baird McNutt Irish linen (00–24), their tees (basic and a bit fancier, each XXS–3X)), the 2025 Rollneck Sweater (XXS–3X), and their swim (most kinds 0–24). I so loved seeing catalog images from 1989 and 1994 on their web site! (Heads up—I like my J.Crew swim however have returned fairly a number of fits through the years after they’ve turned out to be unlined; J.Crew doesn’t embody this essential data in product descriptions, gah! To compensate, I learn the opinions rigorously and permit further time for returns and exchanges if I would like a go well with promptly.)
Shelf Life: Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. (Elle) “I’ve spent quite a lot of time eager about what we owe the folks we love and what occurs when somebody chooses private happiness over household stability. Lake Effect is my try to grapple with these heady questions.” Our April MMD E-book Membership creator takes Elle’s literary survey.
A month ago I instructed you I used to be attempting this Salted Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe however I by no means reported again! Let me be clear: they have been fabulous. Will 100% make once more (and once more, and once more). (NYT Cooking reward hyperlink)
Is Creativity a Young Person’s Game? (The MIT Press Reader) “What age, you may surprise, are scientists more likely to be when the Nobel committee comes calling? Would you guess on the younger striver or the seasoned knowledgeable? The reply, curiously, is neither. Probably the most inventive persons are smack in the course of their careers — neither of their 20s nor nearing retirement.”
Where to start with Susanna Kearsley. (MMD) Group member Leigh shares her love of Susanna Kearsley’s work and the way she determined to turn out to be a completist.
Three things that helped me overcome severe flight anxiety. (Instagram) I can fly however I hate it and thus appreciated the following pointers from Sharon McMahon. Nothing I didn’t know however listening to her speak about what she does and why gave me a confidence increase.
Margareta Magnusson, the Guru of ‘Swedish Death Cleaning,’ Dies at 91. (Wall Avenue Journal reward hyperlink) A beautiful profile of Magnusson, whose fame was apparently a fluke, however who lived exuberantly and practiced what she preached.
Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill? (NPR) I’m not into the controversy, however I LOVED studying about this Virginia center college instructor’s after-school Cursive Membership.
Take an additional 50% off Anthro sale this weekend: except you understand your dimension “closing sale” is frightening (that may’t be simply me), however traditionally I’ve grabbed terrific homestuffs for low costs on their large sale weekends. I gave a number of of those Icon Tumblers as presents lately (earlier than the costs obtained so very low!) and so they have been an enormous hit. Adorable seasonal candles are method marked down. And I like Anthro’s sheets. In the event you’re courageous, there are Colette pants available for $40—however be sure to know your dimension!
Inside Literary Prize Reveals 2026 Shortlist and Announces Six-State Prison Tour with Incarcerated Judges. (Heart for Justice Innovation) “For the third yr in a row, the Inside Literary Prize brings all of us into dialog, linking us by the facility of artwork and literature. By enabling tons of of incarcerated judges to debate and consider these 5 lovely books, the Prize reminds us that we’re all members of the human household and each voice deserves to be heard and revered.”
How my electric heating pad changed my life. (MMD) Shannan continues our Raving Followers collection with an entry a few small factor that brings an outsized quantity of pleasure to her life.
Typos Have Plagued Us for Centuries. Just Ask the Publishers Who Printed the Seventh Commandment as ‘Thou Shalt Commit Adultery’ in 1631. (Smithsonian Journal) “A brand new exhibition at Yale Library explores the historical past of typos throughout 5 centuries. Guests will see corrections that have been listed inside copies of works by James Joyce, Upton Sinclair and Nicolaus Copernicus.”
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Have an amazing weekend!
