From “Something Borrowed” to “Meant to Be” Emily Giffin’s latest hit novel

Ever since Emily Giffin’s first novel, “Something Borrowed” made it to the bestseller’s list 18 years ago, Giffin’s books have been a staple read for women’s fiction. Though her work is categorized as “chick-lit,” there’s a lot more to Giffin’s storytelling than the genre gives her credit for.
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The true story of Elvis Presley’s death, in wake of new biopic

Baz Luhrman’s ‘Elvis’ premiered last week, and after it’s record breaking twelve minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes’ Film Festival, expectations were high. So far, the film has gathered mixed reviews, with both sides of the spectrum being represented by critics.
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A second life: How secondhand furniture is being used in new homes

My home is my favorite place to be. I’m a homebody, so becoming one with my couch is a regular activity for me. It just became more permanent than I wanted in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, people slowly began to realize that COVID-19 was not going to be over in a couple of months. Eating, sleeping, socializing and working, now done in one space that seemed to get smaller as the days went on.
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A review of Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” from the girl who fell in love with the books

It’s summertime here at The Connector and that means it’s time for binge watching all those shows everyone has been raving about. This summer, it’s Prime Video’s "The Summer I Turned Pretty." To some, this is just another young adult book adaptation hitting a streaming platform. But for me, this was ten years in the making to see my favorite characters come to life on the screen.
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