Links I love

 

It has been a really hot week here. I finally was able to use the pool in our condo complex for the first time this summer and it was delightful.  I hope that everyone is staying cool!

• How we celebrated the Fourth!
• The best books on the United States. 
• From Lead Belly to Tupac: How Prison has shaped American music. 
• Here's how quickly the heat can dehydrate you.
• 8 microhabits that can help you lead a happier life. 
• 10 facts about Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera's relationship.
• The Founding Father that refused to celebrate Independence Day.
• This was good news, but with a cloud over it.
• Why small domestic details make historical fiction feel more real.
• Books that explore power dynamics in relationships with a large age gap.
• 6 things that people do differently in Finland, the happiest country in the world.
• 5 works of classical music that were written (relatively) quickly. 
• 7 Blockbusters from the 80's that still hold up. 
• The Disney animatronics heist of 2018.
• Mysteries set in grand residences.
• The best new books to read this summer, according to the millions. 
• The 2026 Harvey awards have been announced. 
• Best historical fiction books of the year (so far). And the best mystery, thriller and true crime books of the year so far. 
• Were officials biased in Argentina's win against Egypt at the World Cup?
• I'm looking forward to some of these books.
• The Saudi woman who is reimagining filmmaking.
• Is the end of reading here?
• I love that our governor did this.
• The true story of Laura Ingalls is WILD.
• How and why to cull your book collection.
• Celebrity book club picks for July, 2026. 
• 2026 Australian Jewish writers Award Shortlist.

I hope that everyone has a good week. I'm currently reading Marilyn and Her Books by Gail Crowther and listening to We Are All Guilty Here by Karen Slaughter, both of which are so good.

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