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Holiday Photos That Went Spectacularly Wrong

Holiday photos gone wrong! A family portrait that ended up in a Prague shop window, a prank with a fictional household, and a baby photo shoot that became a tradition.

The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh [Book Review]

One beach wedding, one arrest, and twelve years of silence. The One Day You Were My Husband is more emotional than mysterious, and I wanted the mystery to move a little faster.

Drunk History is Back with Lisa Gilroy: Frances Perkins, FDR, and the 40-Hour Week

You may not know Frances Perkins’ name, but your 40-hour workweek, minimum wage, and Social Security certainly do. Learn more in a brand-new edition of Drunk History!

The Plunge by Lila Raicek [Book Review]

The scenery is gorgeous, the relationships are a disaster, and everyone could probably use a long nap and a TED Talk on boundaries. Welcome to The Plunge.

I Heard The Verve’s Sonnet Again, And I Can’t Stop Listening

"Sonnet" may not be The Verve’s most famous song, but nearly 30 years later, it might be one of their most enduring. Here’s the story behind the Urban Hymns favorite that barely made it as a single.

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Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta [Book Review]

Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta [Book Review]

Tom Perrotta's Ghost Town is a quiet, haunted little coming-of-age story set in 1970s New Jersey — here's why I gave it 4/5 stars. Read my review.

Can Tia Carrere Still Wail On a Mic?! Yes, Yes She Can

Can Tia Carrere Still Wail On a Mic?! Yes, Yes She Can

Tia Carrere could always sing, but her breakout performance in Wayne's World (Ballroom Blitz, anyone?) put her on the map. Does she still have the chops? Check out her performance with the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band.

Vagabond by Tim Curry [Book Review]

Vagabond by Tim Curry [Book Review]

Tim Curry somehow spent fifty years becoming one of the most recognizable actors alive while also remaining a complete mystery. Kind of impressive. Read my review of Vagabond.

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke [Book Review]

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke [Book Review]

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is the most unique thing you will read all year... maybe in the last decade. Read my review and find out why I gave the debut novel 5/5 stars.