July 4, 2026

Books, lifestyle and culture insights, and automotive stories for curious readers.

Matt Heinemeyer

hyper-feminine 90s prep style trend returning in summer 2026 with pleated skirts cardigans and pastel colors

Lifestyle & Culture

Why Elle Is Bringing Back 90s Prep Style This Summer

Matt HeinemeyerJuly 3, 2026

author Emily Silva reflecting on grief infertility healing and stillness through Frances Weller's powerful book

Books

The Book That Completely Transformed Emily Silva’s View

Matt HeinemeyerJuly 2, 2026

author Emily Silva reflecting on grief infertility healing and creative rebirth through Frances Weller's book

Books

Emily Silva on Finding Light Through Wild Edge of Sorrow

Matt HeinemeyerJuly 2, 2026

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz discussed by Hayley Kiyoko on Books That Changed My Life

Books

The Book That Shaped Hayley Kiyoko’s Directorial Debut

Matt HeinemeyerJune 30, 2026

singer and director Hayley Kiyoko reflecting on healing accountability and creative resilience through The Four Agreements

Books

Hayley Kiyoko on The Four Agreements and Finding Calm

Matt HeinemeyerJune 30, 2026

Books That Changed My Life Book Look contest artists supporting local public libraries through art

Books

How BTCML’s Book Look Contest Powers Community Reading

Matt HeinemeyerJune 25, 2026

actor Kal Penn reflecting on identity comic book history and escapism through Michael Chabon's Pulitzer winning novel

Books

Kal Penn on Kavalier & Clay and Seeing Himself in Its Pages

Matt HeinemeyerJune 25, 2026

actor Kal Penn reflecting on identity sexuality and storytelling through Michael Chabon's Pulitzer winning novel

Books

The Book That Completely Mapped Kal Penn’s True Identity

Matt HeinemeyerJune 24, 2026

The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide discussed by Ruth B on Books That Changed My Life

Books

Ruth B on The Guest Cat and Discovering How to Let Go

Matt HeinemeyerJune 23, 2026

singer Ruth B reflecting on love detachment and gratitude through Takashi Hiraide's quiet novel

Books

The Book That Taught Ruth B to Embrace Fleeting Beauty

Matt HeinemeyerJune 22, 2026