Happy Thanksgiving! What are you up to this week? The boys left this morning, and I already miss spotting their random socks around the house. But my dad arrives in a few hours, and I’m excited to see him. Hope you have a good one — eat all the potatoes! — and here are a few links from around the web…
The Secret Agent, a new Brazilian political thriller, looks great.
This is #1 on my holiday wishlist.
Sex had become a chore. Then they started reading romantasy. “It’s not that I’m fantasizing about fake men,” explained Ms. Morton, who has read 82 romantasy books so far this year, and is active on BookTok. “I’m connecting with these female main characters and the way that they feel wholly seen.” (NYTimes gift link)
My all-time favorite sheets are 25% off.
I’m in charge at this Hertz location, and, buddy, you’re not getting a car today. “You’re getting upset despite the fact that we have strict rules against getting upset at this Hertz location.”
Movies to watch with your family, like Roofman and Tears of Endearment.
Who wants to lie on the sofa and chat?
Love this sweater for date nights. (Plus, get up to 30% off everything right now.)
What fun street style photos — especially sisters in Paris and a statement hat. (NYTimes gift links)
Some people can visualize things in their mind; others can’t. (Can you? Here’s a quick test.) Interestingly, those who can’t “might skip over descriptive passages in books — since description aroused no images in their minds, they found it dull — or, because of such passages, avoid fiction altogether.”
Oooh, I’d love to wear these to holiday parties.
Lesley Jones saves Thanksgiving.
Plus, two reader comments:
Says Tracey on 25 things to say to your children: “I have always loved teenagers. The tension between childhood and adulthood is so endearing. One minute they sustain conversations on global politics and the next they go bananas for a stuffed toy or fruity cereal. So, forever I have told my kids how excited I am for them to grow up, and how I love them now but they are going to be such great teens. Well, now we are here, and guess who gets all the goss!? Me! I love their moods and their obsessions. Tell your kids you love teenagers.” Replies Rae: “Yes! Teenagers are wonderful and intense and curious AND STILL CHILDREN. They are fragile, no matter how shiny or sharp the exterior they present.”
Says Allyson on 25 things to say to your children: “I like to tell my daughter that if we were kids at the same time, I would be psyched to be friends with her.”
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