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CONTEMPORARY FICTION SPOTLIGHT
Hollywood, Ending
by John Green
Millennials, this is our Super Bowl: John Green’s adult debut is out today! After defining our YA years with The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and more, Green is officially growing up with us. Hollywood, Ending follows two rising actors who fall for each other while starring in a buzzy Andy Warhol biopic, promising all the big feelings and beautiful writing we’ve come to love and expect from Green.
MYSTERY SPOTLIGHT
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel
By Lucy Foley and Agatha Christie
As if today weren’t already exciting enough, Miss Marple is back! Fifty years after Agatha Christie’s final Marple tale, bestselling author Lucy Foley is reviving the legendary sleuth in an officially authorized new mystery. Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel finds Miss Marple vacationing in the Swiss Alps when a guest is found dead. With a blizzard closing in and a hotel full of suspects, the race is on to catch the killer before they strike again.
Vanity Fair Daily: Here's what you missed this week
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Vanity Fair gave readers an exclusive first look at Citizen Kim, Jonathan Van Meter’s new biography of Kim Kardashian, tracing her family history from ancient Armenia to the making of a billion-dollar empire.
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Hitting the Shelves:
The Best Book Releases of the Week!
Bookworld
🍿 A new trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping just dropped!
🗓️ We finally—finally!—have a release date for Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice.
🤓 Everyone’s favorite aardvark, Arthur, is returning in the form of two new graphic novels.
Guess the Book: Poorly Explained Plots
An elderly woman discovers that having “Australia's youngest convicted murderer” on your résumé really follows you around.
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Hotel Spotlight
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Omni Parker House
The Vibe: Americana ambiance
The Location: Boston, MA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
As America's longest continuously operating hotel, Omni Parker House has stood tall as a legendary symbol of elegance in downtown Boston since 1855. Old-world charm is blended with contemporary amenities in each of the 551 guest rooms. Take advantage of your time in Boston by checking as many historic landmarks off your bucket list as possible. Walk the Freedom Trail before touring the New England Aquarium or catching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. After a day full of tourist attractions, gather at the award-winning Parker's Restaurant, the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie.
Page to Screen
The Love Hypothesis
We’ve waited and waited (and waited…), and now Ali Hazelwood’s mega-beloved rom-com The Love Hypothesis finally hits screens tomorrow! Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman star as Olive and Adam, two scientists whose mutually beneficial fake relationship starts feeling very real. Stream it on Prime Video tomorrow, September 23.
Hotel Spotlight
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Hotel Figueroa
The Vibe: Razzle & dazzle in DTLA
The Location: Los Angeles, CA
Instaworthy Accommodations:
A downtown staple with a storied past, Hotel Figueroa takes a modern classic approach within the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the heart of LA. Originally opened in 1926 as a female-only hostel, the property now feels storied and striking after a thoughtful restoration. Guestrooms feature luxurious jewel-toned colors and textures, curated art, and contemporary design, while the iconic coffin-shaped pool is tucked within a lush botanical oasis. Sip cocktails at Bar Magnolia, dine at Café Fig or Deme Mediterranean, then step outside to explore the museums, theaters, and sporting events that define the City of Angels.
Guess the Book: Poorly Explained Plots Answer
Mad Mable by Sally Hepworth! This bestseller is perfect for anyone who loves a feisty octogenarian. (And really, who doesn’t?)