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Thoughts on The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson.

Note: This review is mostly spoiler-free except for a tiny part towards the end which I’ve flagged.

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Recs #128: 8 things I’ve bought and loved recently

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Hi! For my new subs: I occasionally send these product roundups when I have good things to share, and today I’ve got a few things. I’m saving a juicy book review to share with you next week about The Shampoo Effect by Jenny...

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The Case for Reading Whatever You Want

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Recs #126: Manifesting a Sexy Danish Lakeside Summer

Plus a perfect summer wine and upgrading mundane objects

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  • Alisha Ramos

    I write Downtime. Always reading and saving beautiful bits for inspiration. Mom to Lily and Caleb. Founded Girls' Night In back in the day

  • Elise Hu

    Enthusiasm enthusiast. Host at TED Talks Daily, NPR host-at-large, author of FLAWLESS, mom to three spawn, prone to freak accidents, fan of food on sticks. Instagram @elisewho. TikTok @whoelise.

  • Harling Ross Anton

    Style writer obsessed with outfit repeating, natural fibers, and the far corners of Etsy

  • Eliza Brooke

    Freelance journalist and author of The Scumbler, a weekly newsletter dedicated to movies, fashion, culture, and cartoons.

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