It’s supposed to be hot over the next couple of days, so my plan is to head to the beach and dive into the cool, clear water. We’re also looking forward to seeing lots of friends this weekend.
Stay cool this weekend!
We’ve been on a rollercoaster weather ride, with very cool temperatures over the last week (including crickets singing surprisingly early in the evenings) and we’ll be climbing back up to very hot days over the weekend (the cicadas are already buzzing about the change). New Englanders will surely be heading to the coast to cool off.
While on the mainland, I made a trip to my local bookstore (The Book Rack) and picked up a few used books on my to-be-read (TBR) list.
Books, books, and more books. I include so many book recommendations in my weekend posts, because I enjoy reading other people’s recommendations. I hope that you like them too, since I subject you to them regularly. This paragraph serves as an introduction to more book recommendations in the content I’m sharing this weekend.
- The One Book Everyone Should Read — The 12 books that folks at the Atlantic think you should read. (The Atlantic)
- What Books Have Made You Cry? — Don’t forget to check the comments for more books to turn on the water works. (Cup of Jo)
- When Natalie Merchant Endorsed Tracy Chapman — A little history I didn’t know about two artists I love. (Tracy Chapman Online Substack)
- If you like a sad romantic tune as much as I do, you might enjoy This Year’s Love by David Gray.
- Cantaloupe and Radicchio Salad — There’s nothing better than summer salads! (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: Ms. Rachel grew up on Mister Rogers. Now she’s carrying on his legacy. — Ms. Rachel is all heart. “I wouldn’t be Ms. Rachel if I didn’t care deeply about all kids.” (The Washington Post)
About the photo: A scallop shell and seaweed amid the rocks on a Martha’s Vineyard beach.