The books on my summer reading list and an escape to the South of France
You’re currently a free subscriber to Downtime. To get extra content, access to the subscriber chat, and the full archives, you can become a paid subscriber here. ❤️ Either way, thanks for reading! **20% off for the next two weeks! The books on my summer reading list and an escape to the South of FranceThis is Weekly Recs #51. Plus, the bag that broke my DMs, a reader tip about a cozy bookstore upstate, and a promo to celebrate ONE YEAR of Downtime!This post is long and might cut off - click the title above to see the web version.Hi! I'm writing to you with a glass of sparkling rosé in hand (too basic?) and blasting Chappell Roan (I know, I know, I’m late) because I’ve had a week (of solo parent duties), and I’m ready for some weekend fun. I hope you’re able to unwind soon, too. The one-year anniversary of this newsletter is coming up in just a few days. !! Time has flown by, and I feel like last June was a lifetime ago. I'm deeply grateful to each and every one of you who opens this newsletter weekly. It’s mind-blowing in the best way when I meet a reader in the wild or when I receive a nice note from one of you. So thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope to share a deeper reflection on my first year soon… To mark the anniversary, I’m excited to offer a special promo: 20% off for an annual paid subscription, which makes the paid tier just $4/month. This is the largest discount I’ll share this year! As a reminder, paid subscribers gain access to exclusive content, the full archives, and our subscriber chat. Most importantly though, you’ll have the knowledge that your support is (literally) what keeps the newsletter going. Thanks for reading, either way. Three FUN plugs:
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Bookmarked with Michelle Martin
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
I'm whisking you away to the shores of Portland, Maine for a summery, bookish date with one of my favorite bookstagrammers. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Weekend Recs #49: Sun protection is hot
Monday, June 3, 2024
A mini edition for the long weekend, featuring the best sunscreens and gear. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Weekend Recs #50: Summer style, 90's catalog inspo, and a great new book
Monday, June 3, 2024
Plus, I tried on and found the best stuff from J.Crew's current collection. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Weekend Recs #48: Romanticizing life, balletcore, and vintage home finds
Friday, May 17, 2024
A few fun things and a personal life catch-up. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Weekly Recs #47: Is this the most fun movie of the year? 🎾
Friday, May 10, 2024
All my thoughts on 'Challengers.' Plus: good tahini, the perfect linen set, and what to wear to get your doctorate. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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