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Recs #126
A perfect summer wine, upgrading mundane objects, and a sexy Danish novel
Jul 10
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #125
Heatwave dressing, grilling recipes, and Widow's Bay
Jul 3
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Alisha Ramos
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June 2026
Recs #124
Offbeat summer reads, a lesson at the zoo, and four good finds
Jun 26
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #123
Book adaptations, The Odyssey, and good eats in D.C.
Jun 19
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #122
A review of "Whistler" by Ann Patchett, two good shows, books for toddlers
Jun 12
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #121: I'm back!
What I read during maternity leave, beach reads, and pants for a heatwave
Jun 5
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Alisha Ramos
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May 2026
Downtime With: Youngna Park
The tastemaker and parenting writer shares her MVP products (for kids and adults) and the recipe for the best solo lunch.
May 15
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Elise Hu
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12 Unexpected Summer Reads That Aren’t Necessarily “Beach Reads”
Time for a Downtime Summer Reading List, and we've got some of the best folks in books to offer up their picks.
May 8
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Elise Hu
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Downtime With: Elise Hu
Guest editing has its privileges — like getting to drop in to share some of my favorite books, food, and comfy shoes for travel.
May 1
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Elise Hu
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April 2026
Downtime Reads: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Is “Yesteryear” worth the hype? Is it Ballerina Farm fanfic or hatefic?
Apr 30
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Alisha Ramos
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Downtime City Guide: Washington, D.C.
The best restaurants, bars, and hidden gems, according to cool locals who live here.
Apr 24
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Eliza Brooke
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An interview with Rufi Thorpe, author of "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
Her book is now a show on Apple TV, starring Elle Fanning
Apr 20
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Alisha Ramos
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