San Francisco, CA

“Colm Tóibín is the kindest person in the world.” Don’t take my word for it. That’s a quote. The speaker was my six-year-old daughter, Georgia; the time almost exactly twenty years ago. Colm and I were attending the Parati Literary Festival, in Brazil. Among the other participants that year were many writers who have received The Medal of Honor for Achievement in Literature, including Martin Amis, Margaret Atwood, and Paul Auster. They were all down there, apparently being less kind than Colm. Because one night as I tucked Georgia into her hotel bed, she looked up and gave her of assessment of tonight’s honoree. I can hear her voice now, saying, “Colm is the kindest person in the world.” And I can hear Colm’s voice every night during the rest of the festival, saying, “Jeff, tell everyone what Georgia said about me.”

Jeffrey Eugenides on Colm Tóibín, “The Kindest Person in the World”

It’s the middle of July already! What a July it’s been so far, much less what a 2024 it’s been. If you need to sit back and process it all for a bit in the background while you read something delightful, well, you’re in luck, for I have twenty-three fascinating new ones to recommend, all at out today.

Judy Blume! Halle Butler! Narnia for grown-ups! 23 new books out today.

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Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yale Law professor Amy Chua played a critical role in bolstering Vance's profile when she encouraged him to write his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy."

Meet the woman who helped boost JD Vance from Ohio obscurity to 'Hillbilly Elegy' superstardom

New Orleans, LA

The scariest thing about this 19th-century building is the interior design. Situated on the corner of New Orleans's historic Royal Street, the LaLaurie Mansion is best known as the former home of 19th century socialite and serial killer Delphine LaLaurie — and now, it's on the market for $10.25 million.

New Orleans's Famously 'Haunted' LaLaurie Mansion Is On The Market. Take A Look Inside

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The Babylonian Map of the World features a strange land “where the Sun is not seen.”

The Oldest Map Of The Known World Is Filled With Monsters And Mystery

The history of one Michigan ghost town is full of witches, plagues, and restless spirits. Uncover this cursed town’s chilling secrets. BEAVER CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI – Michigan‘s wilderness conceals a place where history and mystery intertwine. Pere Cheney, once a thriving lumber town, now stands as a silent reminder of human ambition’s fragility and folklore’s enduring power.

Witches, Plagues, And Restless Spirits: Locals Say This Michigan Town Is Cursed!

Since Hillbilly Elegy came out in 2016, I’ve experienced countless people claiming to now “understand” where I come from and what Appalachian people are like. But they don’t think of my childhood watching my dad lose himself while arranging music on his piano or my grandfather tenderly nurturing plants in his ridiculously large garden. Instead, they imagine the stereotypes of J.D. Vance’s version of Appalachia, where the entire region is made up of poor rural white people consumed with violence who have no one to blame but themselves for their life circumstances.

“15 Books About Appalachia to Read Instead of Hillbilly Elegy”

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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From Rainbow Rowell to Tiger Woods (and dragons!), we’ve got them all.

The 22 Best New Book Releases This Month: July 2024

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Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient secrets in Wyoming after discovering some of the oldest Paleoindian artifacts in North America. According to Cowboy State Daily, an archaeology team at the Powars II dig site, which is located near Sunrise, Wyoming, discovered artifacts that archaeologists claim are 14,000 years old. The outlet reported that the artifacts predate the Clovis man, which is believed to be one of the oldest prehistoric American cultures.

Ancient secrets discovered below western state

Kingston, MA

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Get ready for a summer filled with music, food, and community as Kingston's waterfront comes alive with free concerts. Organized by the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, these Music in the Park nights promise a delightful mix of tunes, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. Hosted at the scenic Gray's Beach Park, attendees can look forward to an array of talented musicians and a selection of local food trucks.

Get Ready For Free Summer Concerts On Kingston's Waterfront

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Ursula K. Le Guin Literary Trust has announced the shortlist for the third annual Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. The Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction is an annual $25,000 cash prize given to a writer for a single work of imaginative fiction. The award is intended to recognize those writers Le Guin spoke of in her 2014 National Book Awards speech—”realists of a larger reality, who can imagine real grounds for hope and see alternatives to how we live now.”

Here’s the shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.

Las Vegas, NV

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Love him or hate him, Jerry Lewis was one of the most gifted stars to ever grace stage, screen or television. He lived an incredibly full life until his death in 2017 at the age of 91.

Las Vegas Home Of Iconic Celebrity Goes On The Market.  Again.

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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In the realm of prophecies and predictions, few names stand out more prominently than that of Nostradamus. Born in France in the 16th century, Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, became famous for his cryptic writings and forecasts about the future. One of the most chilling topics he delved into was that of world wars, specifically those that would engulf the entire globe in a cataclysmic conflict. Let's dive deeper into Nostradamus' predictions regarding world wars, particularly in relation to the war of all wars starting in the Middle East.

Nostradamus: World War Predictions

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Lit Hub Daily: July 17, 2024

Minsoo Kang on J.R.R. Tolkien and how the tools of fantasy and speculative fiction can help immigrant writers. | Lit Hub Craft. Brittany Allen asks, what’s...

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