Gina Vaynshteyn
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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If You Only Read One Book in August, Make it This One
By the time August rolls around, you’ve eaten peach pies and popsicles, RSVP’d to barbecues, and watched several summer blockbusters. While those who don’t mind the hot weather continue to hit the beach, you might be at the point where you’re tired and want to chill out in the A/C to escape the summer heat. Good news: August is filled with many books that can keep you company. → Read More
If You Only Read One Book in June, Make it This One
It’s officially the month that summer begins. You might be counting down the days until your postponed vacation on the beach, packing everything you might need for a sun-filled getaway. That includes swimsuits, flip flops, shorts, and, most importantly, your books. After all, what is a vacation without a beach read? → Read More
If You’re Going to Read One Book In March, Make It This One
Here's why “There’s No Such Thing as an Easy Job” by Kikuko Tsumura is the perfect book to read in March, plus four other novels to pick up this month. → Read More
If You’re Going to Read One Book In February, Make It This One
An antidote to the moody February blues is a new book, something to take your mind off of endless gray, icy days and gives your brain a much-needed distraction. Melissa Broder’s newest novel, “Milk Fed,” is the literary nourishment you may have been looking for. “Milk Fed” follows Rachel, a young Jewish woman in her mid-twenties who suffers from a toxic relationship with her mother as well as an… → Read More
If You’re Going to Read One Book In January, Make It This One
The best way to start the new year off strong is to read a book that sets the bar high for the coming months—and Angie Thomas’ “Concrete Rose” will bring that bar to new heights. Thomas is back with her highly-anticipated novel, “Concrete Rose,” which serves as a prequel to “The Hate U Give” (although you don’t need to have necessarily read the latter to love “Concrete Rose” with every fiber of… → Read More
17 Shows to Stream If You’re Caught Up with “The Crown”
Over the last few years, “The Crown” has become a sensational show for history buffs and royals fanatics alike, and the new season—which topped all the other premieres in audience popularity—did not disappoint in its dramatic delivery. It focuses on the complicated relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana’s doomed marriage to Prince Charles. → Read More
13 Halloween Movies to Stream During Spooky Season
We all know that Halloween really starts on October 1. That’s when the decorations come out, the bags of candy come home with us, and our scary movie marathon begins. → Read More
If You’re Only Going to Read One Novel in October, Make It This One
These days, you might be craving a bit of escapism from the news while still wanting to reflect on today's issues. Check out this month's book release of “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam that helps achieve that balance. → Read More
If You’re Only Going to Read One Novel in September, Make It This One
The most buzz-worthy book this month is “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi. You may have even read her debut novel, “Homegoing,” which was widely regarded as a masterpiece. We’re just grateful we have more of Gyasi’s magic. → Read More
If You’re Only Going to Read One Novel in August, Make It This One
“The Death of Vivek Oji” might not scream “beach read,” but it’s a mystery and drama in its own right, its poetic execution making it impossible to bookmark and turn away from. → Read More
Live Vicariously Through This Globetrotting Cat on Instagram
Suki, a Bengal kitty who has 1.8 million followers on Instagram and has a book coming out called “Travels of Suki the Adventure Cat,” has been all around the world. → Read More
This Houseplant Grows a Tiny Pineapple on Top
It is totally okay to not be over the pineapple trend. Rose gold pineapple cocktail shakers, pineapple-printed pajamas, candles that look and smell like pineapples. (And let’s not even get into how delicious pineapple Dole Whips are.) You can now infuse a different kind of pineapple aesthetic into your lifestyle, and that’s by purchasing an actual pineapple plant.The plant, which you can buy… → Read More
Peek Inside Kelly Clarkson’s Social Distancing Cabin in Montana
Last week, Kelly Clarkson gave fans a tour of her Montana ranch she calls the “Vintage Valley,” a wide-open space with plenty of trees and horses. It’s a space that she and her husband Brandon Blackstock dreamed of owning, since both grew up in the countryside. “It’s nice to get into nature. As a society, we don’t do it enough. → Read More
Quibi’s New Show ‘Flipped’ Is Like If Chip and Jo Remodeled Drug Cartels’ Homes
After learning about a home renovation contest to become the “Next Dynamic Duo” (think Chip and Joanna Gaines), Jann and Cricket are determined to win. So they start to work on a fixer-upper and accidentally hammer into a huge stash of cash that belongs to a drug cartel. → Read More
11 Feel-Good Movies to Watch on Disney+
If you’re looking for feel-good Disney movies to watch while social distancing, we’ve got you covered. → Read More
19 Funny Movies on Hulu to Get Your Mind Off Things
With all that’s going on, at least we have our streaming services to distract and comfort us. With the COVID-19 crisis keeping many of us at home, Hulu’s movie selection has been an absolute blessing. Whether you’re in the mood for the ‘80s classics you grew up with, snark-filled action comedies, or cheesy rom-coms, Hulu has just the cure for your social-distancing blues. Here are some hilarious… → Read More
What Actually Is Rent Control, Anyway?
Rent control and rent stabilization are both methods of limiting the amount a landlord or management company can increase rent, but there are a few key differences. → Read More
What Is a Townhouse?
Here's your answer. → Read More
Here’s Why Sleeping in Separate Beds After a Fight Is Actually a Good Thing
Whoever said you should never go to bed angry at your partner didn't live in the real world. → Read More
WANT/NEED: The perfect wedding guest dress, and more stuff you want to buy
Friday's Want/Need. → Read More