Today in Books rounds up news links from places from other than Book Riot, but we also cover news on the site, so here are the news stories we wrote about last week. Plus: a grab-bag of links that didn’t make into the regular daily sends, but still are worth a click. How Alabama Library
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Metal roofs have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their durability, energy efficiency, and Eco-friendliness. They are not only sleek and stylish, but they also offer a number of benefits that make them an attractive choice for homeowners. If you’re considering replacing your current roof or building a new home, it’s important to
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One of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of the 2020s has yet to win the industry’s biggest award. What’s going on? Photo: Shane Brown/FX/Everett Collection This article originally appeared in Gold Rush, a subscriber-only newsletter about the perpetual Hollywood awards race. Sign up here. Reservation Dogs, Sterlin Harjo’s FX comedy series about a quartet of Native teenagers
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Howard University’s board of trustees voted unanimously on Friday to revoke the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, saying he is “no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor.” Howard, a private, historically Black research university in Washington, D.C., will also return Combs’ $1 million contribution and terminate a $1 million pledge agreement from the
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We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Looking good is no mean feat at the best of times, let alone when standing in a puddle of your own sweat. Luckily, high street
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The sharp reduction in San Francisco Opera’s new season—only six productions instead of the typical eight or 10—sends smoke signals of a deeper struggle.  “We are going through a big period of challenge,” said San Francisco Opera Director Matthew Shilvock. “We’ve characterized it as a tale of two realities.”  One positive reality: Increased box office
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Truly great cologne creators are few and far between, and finding a brand you love can really stink (sorry, couldn’t resist). Chanel is one of the biggest luxury lifestyle brands out there, so the best Chanel cologne for men is always pure class. Sure, they might make your mom’s favorite perfumes, but that doesn’t mean
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The slick outer packaging of ‘Hit Man’ belies a grimly profound subtext about American life. It’s a juxtaposition hidden within many of the director’s works. Getty Images/Netflix/Warner Independent Pictures/Castle Rock Entertainment/Mandalay Vision/Ringer illustration Few directors can match the buoyancy of Richard Linklater at his best: His shaggy hangout comedies and twilit coming-of-age fables glide by
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Recent research has revealed that learning negative information about an artist can change how we perceive their artwork, both emotionally and cognitively. Regardless of how famous the artist is, negative biographical details affect our emotional responses, aesthetic judgments, and even the neural processing involved in viewing their work. The findings have been published in the
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