Glass Spider by Sarah Jarrett

Weekend Reads #287

Weekend Reads US blocks imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected Uyghur forced labor. (CNN Business) Patagonia’s new study finds fleece jackets are a serious pollutant. (Outside) Can the influencers save Gucci? (Back Row) The feminist roots of the Chinese qipao. (Elle) Jean Smart discusses the third season of Hacks, which returned with new complications for…

Bisa Butler, Broom Jumpers, 2019

Weekend Reads #285

Weekend Reads States where abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 election. (Washington Post – gift article) Gangsters, money and murder: How Chinese organized crime Is dominating America’s illegal marijuana market. (ProPublica – if it shows up in Chinese and you can’t read it, click the button before the article to read in English)…

Vera Molnár, Dürer, Pair Impair A, 2021

Weekend Reads #284

Weekend Reads Rihanna is ready to confess. (Interview) Thanks to TikTok, the 1980s color analysis phenomenon is back — this time with help from AI. (Washington Post – gift article) Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city. (BBC) The New Empress of Self-Help Is a TikTok Star. (The Atlantic – gift article) Sorry, Wall…

Gail Brodholt, London Calling, 2009

Weekend Reads #283

Weekend Reads The forgotten trans history of the first Beastie Boys record. (Boing Boing) Should women start boycotting men? Inside South Korea’s 4B movement. (Elle) Pushing 50 and still fucking up: Why do I do things that make me feel terrible? (Jenny) Why I’m taking a break from Botox. (Gloria) I know many of you…