• Use the 12-12-12 Method to Finally Declutter Your Home

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  • 6 page-turners to get you out of a reading slump

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  • Bouquets, Books and Burlesque at the Petals and Pages Bookstore

    “There’s a need for two things in Denver—community spaces and a growing literary scene,” says Dylah Ray, owner of Petals & Pages in the Santa Fe Arts District. Ray is tending to these needs with beauty and inclusion. A clean open room dotted with pinks and florals—freshly cut and hand-painted, Ray’s bookshop itself is a […]

  • My Favorite Productivity Advice From Books (so You Don’t Have to Read Them All)

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  • Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Animal Books

    Seven Days writers can't possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a flock of defecating cormorants. No, that didn't actually happen. We just like to be cute with the names for animal assemblages in this feature, which introduces you to a handful of books by Vermont authors by contextualizing each one and quoting a single representative sentence from page 32. For the Animal Issue, we gathered a selection of...

  • Renting a vacation house this summer? Here’s when Vrbo says to book by

    Here's when you'll find the best lodging options as you're booking vacations for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day this summer.

  • Books beyond Bobst: A modern classic, a short story collection and more

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  • I'm born and bred in Edinburgh and here are 12 things I think visitors must do in the city

    Having lived in Edinburgh for the best part of half a century, I like to think I know a thing or two about the city, so here are 12 things I think first-time visitors to ‘Auld Reekie’ need to do. We previously took a look at the first things people discover about Edinburgh when they move here, and I’m now looking at the best tips for visitors who are experiencing the city for the first time. There are almost too many things for visitors to enjoy in Edinburgh all year round, obviously more so...

  • The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

    Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature againIn the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get lost in literature. How can you get back into the habit? Librarians share the best ways to rediscover reading, make it a regular habit – and their tips for the most unputdownable books. Continue reading

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    Beyond Charging: Transport Must Shift Modes For Earth Day Everyday

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