The first of January arrived on a Thursday this year, and maybe you were able to eke out an extra day off yesterday, or knock off a few hours early. This weekend, in any case, carries the vibes of the ...

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Readers of Lucy Score’s new romance novel, “Mistakes Were Made,” will marvel at the cover and sprayed edges. They'll anticipate the love story that awaits them on the pages. But all the excitement in ...

You may have a karaoke song that you love belting out at the top of your lungs, but writer Elizabeth McCracken is definitely not someone who wants to grab the mic and get up on stage. So, Elizabeth, ...

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