Nighttable: 5 Dark Romance and Thriller Books to Read After Dark
Looking for your next dangerously addictive read? This edition of Nighttable features five dark romance and thriller releases filled with masked obsession, gothic secrets, remote-island mysteries, and small-town lies.
Things to Do in Santa Cruz This Weekend | August 14–16, 2026
Summer is showing off in Santa Cruz. From strawberries at the UCSC Farm and art and wine under the redwoods to live music, local makers and a Sunday ride on the Giant Dipper, here’s what’s worth leaving the house for this weekend.
Dinner at Mine? by Kate Young | A Cookbook for the Way We Actually Eat
Kate Young’s Dinner at Mine? turns everyday ingredients into something worth getting excited about. Practical, creative and full of warmth, it’s the kind of cookbook that makes you want to invite someone over and see what you can make from whatever is already in the kitchen.
One More Song Before Everything Changes | Outside Lands 2026
Some weekends are about the lineup. Others become something much bigger. Outside Lands 2026 was our last hurrah before two good friends moved to Hawaii, my daughter’s first festival, crying to The xx’s “Angels,” dancing to our song with Empire of the Sun, chasing more GRiZ after dark, and three days of remembering why music has a way of stitching people and moments together.
Amanda | On Holding Space, Finding Your Village & Beginning Again
Some people have a way of making you feel safe the moment you meet them. Amanda is one of those people. After two unexpected layoffs in tech, she found herself on a completely different path, becoming a postpartum doula dedicated to supporting parents through one of life's biggest transitions. We talk about friendship, motherhood, dark fantasy novels, protecting your peace, and why none of us were ever meant to do life alone.
Don't Let Your Heartbreak Teach Your Future How to Love
What if healing isn't about loving less, but loving with clearer eyes? We often mistake walls for boundaries, protecting ourselves so fiercely that we shut out the very love we've been waiting for. Heartbreak should teach us discernment, not distance. Don't let your past convince your future that love is something to fear.
Wear the Opening Line: Meet the Personalized Scan Me Collection
Dating apps made finding people easier—and saying hello harder. The personalized Scan Me Collection turns shirts, tanks and hoodies into wearable opening lines, giving someone a reason to scan, look up and make a move.
AMMAZZA! by Hillary Sterling Review | A Cookbook That Teaches More Than Recipes
Some cookbooks teach recipes. The best ones teach you how to fall in love with cooking again. In AMMAZZA!, Chef Hillary Sterling blends Italian cuisine, Brooklyn roots, and unforgettable storytelling into a cookbook that's as inspiring to read as it is to cook from. Discover why this beautifully crafted collection earns 4.5 out of 5 stars and who will enjoy it most.
The Moment Love Me Stone Became Something You Could Wear
For years, Love Me Stone existed only in words. Essays, ideas, and quiet reminders about living deeply. Today, those words become something you can wear. Discover the story behind the first collection, why Desire Is a Compass became its guiding philosophy, and how clothing can become a daily reminder to trust what keeps calling you.
Would You Choose a Love That Only Lasted One Year?
If you met the love you had always hoped for but knew it would end one year later, would you still choose it? After 82 people answered the question, I found myself thinking less about heartbreak and more about the illusion that anything beautiful was ever meant to last forever.
Medicube Review: Are the Viral Korean Skincare Products Worth It?
Korean skincare has taken over social media, but does Medicube actually deserve the hype? I took a closer look at the brand's most talked-about products, including the Collagen Jelly Cream, AGE-R Booster Pro, and Zero Pore Pad 2.0, to see which ones are worth adding to your routine and which shoppers should skip.
The Best Thriller Books Releasing in August 2026
The nights are getting a little longer, and my reading stack is getting a little darker. From eerie islands and long-buried disappearances to family secrets and psychological suspense, these are the thriller releases I'm most excited to dive into this August. If your favorite words are "just one more chapter," you'll want every one of these on your nightstand.