Tuesday reading 🥖 Dolly Parton appreciation, TJ's skincare, and the "hot boy" reading trend

A light breakfast of recommended links to start your day.

Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. -Aurelia Plath

A great self-love challenge for February (The Everygirl)

Romcoms aren’t just for 20-somethings anymore (Shondaland)

Mindful tips for enjoying the outdoors during winter (Self)

Adding these Trader Joe’s skincare products to my cart (Camille Styles)

How to dress like a French girl (The Good Trade)

15 books by Black women you have to read (The Everygirl)

Fascinated by this article about the “hot boy reading era” (Bustle)

Adore these 21 smart travel tips (Bon Appetit)

Yet another reason why I’m infatuated with Dolly Parton (KTLA)

David Harbour and Lily Allen’s Brooklyn apartment!!! (Architectural Digest)

I love reading Grace’s monthly reading roundups (The Stripe)

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End matter:

• If you missed it: my article in Allure about TikTok’s romance novel revival

• This huge list of international small businesses

• Loving these perfumes inspired by literary women and female deities

• A personalized service that delivers recommended newsletters* to your inbox every morning