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For a few years now, readers have been living in something of a golden age for psychological thrillers, mysteries, crime novels, and other suspenseful reads, thanks in large part to hugely successful novels—and their film and TV adaptations—like Gone Girl and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, both of which spawned a thousand copycats with “girl” in the title. The publishing world has largely moved on from “girl” books (hilariously, now we see a lot of “women” books), but what hasn’t changed is the sheer amount of surprising, shocking psychological thrillers and mysteries being published every season....

Try this: Remember to turn on the exhaust vent over your stove whenever you cook. Or if you don’t have one, increase the ventilation by opening a window. Try this: Limit your exposure by burning fewer candles and for a shorter length of time. If you want the cozy glow of candles (without the air pollution), try switching to flameless candles or even a string of fairy lights set in a bowl or glass jar....

Evaporated Milk Evaporated milk is unsweetened milk that has been preserved in cans. It was invented when refrigerators were a luxury and families had to find a way to preserve the calcium-loaded beverage for their children. Today it is a pantry staple for several sweet and savory recipes. To make evaporated milk, fresh milk is slowly simmered over low heat until approximately 60% of the (naturally occurring) water is removed. The milk becomes creamier and thicker once the water has, well, evaporated....

In a notice to customers on June 19, the New York-based brand acknowledged that it has “received customer reports of French Lentil and Leek Crumbles causing gastrointestinal issues.” According to multiple Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram users, there have been reported experiences of nausea, vomiting, and liver damage after consuming the lentil dish. One Reddit user noted that his wife was hospitalized for two days with liver damage, while others chimed in with very similar experiences, and multiple people had to have their gallbladders removed....

No microwave? No problem: Place the chocolate in a glass or stainless-steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water, and then stir until melted. Tartlets can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store, loosely covered, at room temperature.

Question: “Do you still need to use sunscreen before foundation if your foundation has some in it?” – @ajpickens10 Ah, foundations with SPF. I think we can all agree that sunscreen is a nonnegotiable—here’s your daily reminder to go apply—but with the genius addition of SPF-infused makeup, there are a lot of questions about how protected you actually are if you rely on SPF in foundation alone. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a very lazy person, so any multitasking beauty product is a major plus in my book....

With that in mind, we compiled a dozen delicious side dishes that require no cooking at all. Not only will these dishes give your oven and stove a much-needed break, but since you won’t be firing up any of your go-to kitchen appliances, all these sides take less than 25 minutes to make. And while you may see the word “salad” in these dishes quite frequently, rest assured that we’re not giving you 12 recipes for a plate of leaves....

I’ve slept on The Citizenry’s Stonewashed Linen Bed Sheets nearly every night since I received them from the brand a month ago, and I can confidently say they’re like sleeping on a pillowy cloud. Made from 100 percent French flax linen, the sheets are naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking to prevent sweating even on the hottest nights. They even kept me comfortable when my air conditioning went out in 97-degree weather....

When I moved into a dorm in 2016, that’s exactly what I found. By the end of the school year, the most-used device in my room wasn’t a coffee maker or even a microwave. Instead, I found an unlikely hero in my roommate’s simple electric kettle. It kept us both hydrated, caffeinated, and cozy without fail, all while taking up minimal space and costing less than $20. When my roommate first told me she brought a kettle to our dorm, I assumed I’d never use it....

“We had the busiest year we’ve ever had in 2020, because of the pandemic,” says Lori Anne Douglass, cofounder of trust and estates law firm Douglass-Rademacher LLP. “Suddenly, people were just dying out of nowhere, of all ages.” Douglass said 2020 was a wake-up call for many to start the estate planning process. “The basic estate plan includes not only documents for when you die, but documents for if you become disabled; your medical and financial directives....

The maxi dress has a high-end appearance that makes it totally appropriate for big events like weddings and bridal showers, as well as anniversary dinners, baby showers, and cocktail parties. Some reviewers say they’ve even worn the dress for professional photoshoots. It has a pretty off-the-shoulder neckline that stays in place via an elastic and shows off a bit of skin, which is fun for summer. And the tiered dress has cute, dainty little pleats on each ruffled section for added movement and style....

Enter, the frozen peanut butter blondie. The product’s full name is a mouthful (in so many ways): Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Blondies with strawberry filling topped with a crispy peanut butter confection. Basically, if you married a peanut butter and strawberry jelly sandwich to a crumb-topped blonde brownie, this would be their royal baby. Upon first read of the instructions on the box, I was panicked to learn that TJ’s recommends you allow these treats to thaw at room temperature for an entire hour prior to eating....

Our easy-to-follow chart, below, outlines foolproof paint color picks for your home’s exterior, with a little feedback from our experts on what makes these colors flow. For more information on these paint colors (and where you can get them), scroll on. Click here for a larger version. 8 Great Exterior Paint Color Pairings Siding: Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore Front door: Tahitian Breeze by Behr Siding: Brilliant White by Benjamin Moore Trim: Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore Front door: Marblehead Gold by Benjamin Moore Siding: Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball Trim: Clunch by Farrow & Ball Front door: Squirrel Tail by Benjamin Moore Siding: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Derbyshire by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Canvas Tan by Sherwin-Williams Trim: Westhighland White by Sherwin-Williams Front door: Seaworthy by Sherwin-Williams Siding: Bay View by Dunn-Edwards Trim: White by Dunn-Edwards Front door: Deep Hibiscus by Dunn-Edwards Siding: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Trim: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore Front door: Onyx by Benjamin Moore Siding: Sheep’s Wool by Benjamin Moore Trim: Mole’s Breath by Farrow & Ball Front door: Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball