“This is a gorgeous and original meditation on Blackness through the lens of another color: blue. The National Book Award-winning author Imani Perry’s Black in Blues is a slim but profound volume of ...

Of all the beauty products in the world, fragrance is my favorite — especially those with a strong note of vanilla. Yes, yes, I know. The scent can be at times…well, vanilla; sometimes too syrupy, ...

Which vanilla perfumes are best? Finding the perfect perfume can be a challenging task. While some scents are floral or sweet, others are spicy and strong. Whether you’ve been wearing perfume for ...

‘Tis the season for reflecting on a well-read year. So, after all that reading, which books are we still thinking about now? The truth is, the best book of the year is deeply personal to every reader.

Slate receives a commission when you purchase items using the links on this page. Thank you for your support. In a chaotic and distressing year, books provided a respite, a chance to commune with ...

The New Deal, George Selgin suggests, did not work the way most historians claim. This economist’s eye-opening analysis shows that the increased government centralization of the 1930s rarely resulted ...

Last week we published our annual list of 100 Notable Books; today, we winnow that list to the 10 Best Books of 2025. And now, we’re ready to discuss them. In this week’s episode, the Book Review ...

‘Absolute best vanilla,’ said one person. Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract is highly praised for quality and flavor. Costco offers a two-pack at a sale price of $34.99 until Nov.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. I’m going to let you in on a lil secret. I typically dislike sweet perfumes; candyfloss-infused, ...

A showgirl smells like vanilla, according to Taylor Swift. The Grammy-winning singer released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Oct. 3, so it’s time to embrace this next era with a new ...

Nearly everything is easily accessible through your phone — especially photos. So, there’s a certain charm to having a physical keepsake of your favorite moments. One of my favorite ways to ...