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‘The Summer House’: Quiet and Extraordinary
Masashi Matsuie’s debut novel is a brilliant, masterful poem in prose about the sublime beauty of architecture working in tandem with nature.
What’s Really Holding You Back? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
These simple but powerful mindset shifts could turn roadblocks into stepping stones.
A Captivating Read: ‘The Beast in the Clouds’
Author Nathalia Holt makes the Roosevelt brothers’ search for the mythic panda bear into an adventure but also discloses the aftermath of their quest.
‘My Friends’: A Novel About Living and Laughing
A mismatched pair contend with the dying wish of a brilliant artist and find a way to fix themselves along the journey. A beautiful book.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Driving ‘British’ and ‘Irish’
Driving in the British Isles is wonderful—once you remember to stay on the left and after you’ve mastered the roundabouts.

Midyear Motivation: 6 Ways to Refocus and Finish 2025 Strong
We may be halfway to Christmas, but it’s not too late to dust off our New Year’s resolutions and tackle 2025 again.

Scotland’s Sweetest Highland Dessert
Cranachan’s roots may go back to Highland farm kitchens, but its layered elegance makes it perfect at home on any modern menu.

Japanese Prime Minister Denies Plans to Resign, Says He Will Examine US Trade Deal
‘I will make a final decision based on the results of the tariff negotiations,’ he said.

Grilled Lamb Might Become Your New Favorite Summer Meal
Lamb is one of the meats you go to for a super special meal.

Vermeer’s Love Letters Exhibition at The Frick Collection
New York’s beloved Frick Collection museum reopens after a five-year renovation with the ‘Vermeer’s Love Letters’ special exhibition.

Ready to Retire in 5 Years? Here’s Your Checklist
By thinking about retirement preemptively, you’ll have a better sense of when you want to retire and what you want it to be like.

Matthew Arnold’s ‘Dover Beach’: Faith in a Faithless Age
The poet urges a return to tradition and belief in God in the age of science.
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Ask the Builder: Save Thousands of Dollars by Installing Luxury Vinyl Plank
The LVP is so easy to install that the instructions can be followed by a child in middle school.

These 5 Dynamic Recipes Will Travel Well With Your Life on the Go This Summer
Each of these five recipes is easy to pack and portion for the road.

Love Those Leaves: Fast-Growing, Healthy Greens
Don’t settle for the supermarket selection of greens when you can grow a wide variety of fresher, less expensive, and delicious alternatives at home.

‘Hollywood Exposed’: Former Actress Tina Griffin’s Valuable Advice for Teens and Parents
Tina Griffin left Hollywood to shine a light on what today’s media is really teaching kids, and how parents can counter it.

The Kids’ TV Favorite ‘Arthur’ Shines as a Musical
‘Arthur™ & Friends Make a Musical’ is a wonderful new children’s show that demonstrates an important lesson.

Midyear Motivation: 6 Ways to Refocus and Finish 2025 Strong
We may be halfway to Christmas, but it’s not too late to dust off our New Year’s resolutions and tackle 2025 again.

When Parenting Gets Busy, Stay Connected With Your Partner
Psychiatrist Kathryn Ford shares simple but powerful ways for parents to reconnect during the busy seasons of life.

Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety
Lincoln struggled with mental health, public ridicule, and grief, but he never stopped building a better life.

How Did We Get the Word ‘Husband’?
Far from limiting a man, marriage calls him into a larger mission of love, stewardship, and provision.