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Backlist to the Future, 21st Century Faves

I don’t know about you, but I am counting the days to cooler weather, longer sleeves, and Big Book Season. In the meantime, let’s make the most of today’s highlights. One thing I love about reading children’s books is that they encompass all genres. On Sunday, I mentioned fantasy was my favorite genre, and while that’s true, I’ve always enjoyed reading books from every genre, including romance. Romance Awareness Day is tomorrow, so I thought I’d round up some excellent middle grade romance novels! But first, here are two great picture book new releases.

Short Books to Read Before Summer Ends

While recording the latest full-length Hey YA episode with my co-host Kelly Jensen, there was a moment where we—fully in our geriatric status as millennials—lamented about how books were too long. (Movies and shows are also too dark, and our backs hurt, but I’ll keep it cute and bookish for now.)

Short BIPOC Books To Round Out Your Summer Reading

Having grown up on a reading list comprised mostly of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, I think humor writers don’t get enough credit. It takes skill to make people laugh with nothing but the words you put to paper. Plus, comedies are a great way to explore meaningful and...

12 of the Funniest Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

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"Being on the run was the most thrilling and stupid part of my life."

People Who Went On The Run From The Law Are Sharing What It Was Like, And It's Nothing Like The Movies

Americans are often the subject of wild assumptions and exaggerated stereotypes. Are these misconceptions affecting how the world views the average American?. Despite the rising obesity rates, not every American is overweight. Many are health-conscious and actively engage in fitness routines and balanced diets. 2. Americans Only Eat Fast Food.

21 Lies About Americans That Everyone Thinks Are True

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Financial expert Dave Ramsey, founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, is famous for his common-sense advice on paying off debt, establishing an emergency fund -- and looking beyond your job to increase...

I Made $10,000 Using One of Dave Ramsey’s Best Passive Income Ideas

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There is a big difference in how highly intelligent people communicate versus those with smaller IQs. A Redditor named Occyz wanted to know how people tell the difference by asking them to share the “subtle” signs that someone is very intelligent.The question was a big hit on the forum, receiving over 3,700 responses. A big takeaway is people think highly intelligent people are mentally flexible. They are always interested in learning more about a topic, open to changing their minds when they learn new information and acutely aware of what they don’t know.In fact, according to the psychological principle known as the Dunning-Krueger effect, there is a big confidence chasm between highly intelligent people and those who are not. Low-IQ people often overestimate what they know about topics they need to familiarize themselves with. Conversely, people with high IQs underestimate their knowledge of subjects in which they are well-versed.

How do you know someone is very smart? Here are 15 'subtle signs' people notice.

Last week, OpenAI published the GPT-4o "scorecard," a report that details "key areas of risk" for the company's latest large language model, and how they hope to mitigate them. In one terrifying instance, OpenAI found that the model's Advanced Voice Mode — which allows users to speak with ChatGPT —...

ChatGPT Went Rogue, Spoke In People's Voices Without Their Permission

I don’t know about you, but there have been different times when I’ve looked around my home and felt overwhelmed by the sheer clutter. Perhaps work kept me so busy that my house took a back seat in my list of priorities. This neglect has somehow turned into a level of hoarding.

Get Instant Results by Using These 12 Decluttering Tips for Hoarders

Today’s book recommendation is a backlist pick from 2017 about the Combahee River Collective, a phenomenal group of radical Black feminists and one of the most important organizations to develop from the antiracist and women’s liberation movements of the 1960s and ’70s. They are perhaps the most well-known for the Combahee River Collective Statement, which was a stark contrast to the popular feminist movement of the time (which was racist) and the popular Civil Rights movement of the time (which was riddled with sexism and homophobia).

How We Get Free

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This trick from The Minimalists will help you declutter stuff you didn't even know you had, drastically multiplying your efforts as a result

The "Didn't Know" Decluttering Rule Can Help Indecisive People Get Rid of Stuff — Without Overthinking It

Honesty may be the best policy, but it doesn’t generally make for very exciting reading. Many of today’s comics show the entertainment value in faking it until you make it (or at least make out)!. Bookish Goods. Deadpool Birthday Card by YeaOhGreetings. No birthday is complete until Deadpool...

Fake Relationships, Real Comics

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Racist jokes are one of the more frustrating manifestations of racism. Jokes in general are meant to be a shared experience, a connection over a mutual sense of humor, a rush of feel-good chemicals that bond us to those around us through laughter. So when you mix jokes with racism,...

Man shares two lessons he learned from disrupting a racist joke in a group of white people

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 14th

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Starting a conversation with someone new can often feel intimidating. Whether you’re at a networking event, a party or just meeting someone for the first time, breaking the ice is crucial to establishing a connection. Ice-breaking conversations are more than just small talk; they’re the gateway to deeper, more meaningful interactions. Finding the right topics to start a conversation can set the tone for a pleasant and engaging exchange. Here are five ice-breakers people find interesting, designed to captivate attention and spark curiosity.

5 conversation icebreakers people find interesting

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You don’t need a white-collar job to succeed in your 40s, and there are some great blue-collar options that can help you make money and be successful.

15 Best Blue Collar Jobs for People Over 40

Great news for foodies in the Quincy area! The Quincy Chamber of Commerce has announced the highly anticipated return of the Taste of Quincy Food Festival, marking its first occurrence since 2019. "We're thrilled to kick off the summer with a spectacular local food festival, hosted along the beautiful waterfront at the Adams Inn!" the Chamber stated, expressing their excitement.

Popular Quincy Food Festival Returns For First Time in 4 Years!

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Movies Are Too Dark and Books Are Too Long

Kelly and Erica discuss August’s new must-read YA releases. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and...

Movies Are Too Dark and Books Are Too Long

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