Nicole Cliffe explores the highlights of the August 2013 issue of Tatler.

Ginger Clark answers questions in her role as a literary agent and all-around bad-ass.

Lily Hudson introduces us to French, the world's easiest language.

Mallory and Nicole's Negroni-Season-themed fan fiction.

Chris Kimball has a few updates from the farm he'd like to share with you.

Positive Affirmations from Haley Crain.

Gabrielle Moss on the lure of storefront psychics.

Kate McKean on the malls of her youth.

The Washington Post and other recent acquisitions of Jeff Bezos.

Rebecca Brinson explores how Laura Ingalls Wilder became a literary powerhouse.

Nicole Cliffe reviews her last week in reading, including works by Paul Carr and David Oshinsky.

Liora Halperin on the history of the word "rhubarb."

On the new Doctor Who and the even newer Sherlock.

Celebrity questions answered.

Todd Van Luling on Hootie, the Blowfish, and Jeff Mangnum.