Diving Deeper into Liars by Sarah Manguso

Plus, a riveting short story collection, two exciting new novels, and the story of how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter.

Aug 9, 2024 • 

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Five Things I Love Right Now

Mineral sunscreen, a chic croissant bag, arnica body oil, and a seriously good novel.

Aug 2, 2024 • 

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July 2022

Summertime Essentials

Epistolary personas, summer skincare products, and more.

Jul 12, 2022 • 

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June 2022

Hi Again!

After a lengthy hiatus, my newsletter is back!

Jun 13, 2022 • 

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April 2021

The World's Best Strawberry ‘n Cream Cookies

Tanya Bush began baking last year to pull herself out of a pandemic slump. What emerged was a sense of connection and purpose.

Apr 10, 2021 • 

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March 2021

I Like to Wash My Hair

My favorite ritual in lockdown life includes conditioner that smells like passion fruit.

Mar 27, 2021 • 

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A Few Thoughts About Atlanta

Hitting pause and thinking a little bit about this week.

Mar 20, 2021 • 

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Why Everyone Should Make Butter Mochi

It’s easy, it's like mochi and it's like cake! Plus—a book on and for cruciverbalists.

Mar 12, 2021 • 

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Ways of Seeing

The pandemic has distorted my sense of self, so I asked some friends if they felt beautiful. Here's what they said.

Mar 4, 2021 • 

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February 2021

The Many Lives of Lip Balm

Why does my balm likes to hide in my coat pocket and hibernate?

Feb 26, 2021 • 

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In Search of the Gentlest Cleanser

Life changed—and I suddenly needed a very simple face wash.

Feb 18, 2021 • 

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A Preface

Why I am starting a newsletter on beauty, baking, and books.

Feb 11, 2021 • 

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