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How Do You Get Out of a Reading Slump?

A Cup of Jo reader named Alex recently commented that she’s stuck in a reading slump. For suggestions, we reached out to our friend Ruby Smith, who writes the books newsletter Ruby’s Recs.… Read more The post How Do You Get Out of a Reading Slump?

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The Edit: J.Crew’s August Drop

What are you wearing these days? Half of me is still in summer-vacation mode, and the other half is already pining for layers. J.Crew just released their August drop, and IT IS SO GOOD — think: slip dresses, chunky knits, and bright greens.… Read m

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Maple-Soy Salmon Bowls

Our upstairs neighbors’ bedroom is right above our kitchen, and whenever we cook salmon — just salmon, for some reason — they can strongly smell it.… Read more The post Maple-Soy Salmon Bowls appeared first on Cup of Jo.

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Toby’s Pro Tip for Restaurants

Last night, Toby and I went to a neighborhood restaurant… And, when we sat down, he ordered his new go-to drink: a Roy Rogers, which is essentially a Shirley Temple, but with Coke instead of Sprite.… Read more The post Toby’s Pro Tip f

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