Bookmark This is a series featuring all sorts of things we’ve been loving lately. From recent reads and fave products, to playlists or podcasts that keep us company as we work from home (or sit in traffic on the 405) — we’re sharing some of our recent favorites.

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ARTICLE TO READ — The Luxury of Not Telling Everyone Everything // Dolly Parton’s life is a reminder that the secret to a fulfilling life is not letting everyone have access to it.

BOOK TO READ — I Want You to Be Happy by Jem Calder // If you know us, you know our TBR list is LONG! Next up?! This earnest debut novel about a modern relationship between two people with a twelve-year age gap, both searching for connection and meaning.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO — For Young Hearts (10th Anniversary Edition) by Soccer Mommy // This album marks a decade of Soccer Mommy’s breakout debut, revisiting the intimate songs that Sophie Allison says felt like the true beginning of the project. The expanded edition adds three bonus tracks, including the previously unreleased “julian (demo),” offering a sweet glimpse into the early days of her music.

RECIPE TO MAKE — Smashed Fig Carpaccio with Feta, Mint, Basil Oil, + Honey // What do you make when you’re craving a little taste of fall, but it’s still summer?! Try this delicious, simple, and beautiful carpaccio recipe to ease into cozy season. x

THING TO BUY — The Kenickie Jeans // Speaking of transitional pieces, these Jamie Haller jeans are one of Amber’s go-tos for the summer-to-fall season. Hitting at the perfect ankle length, they’re an easy pair to wear with loafers, ballet flats, or sandals alike!

PLACE TO GIVE — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library // Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books each month to children from birth to age five, free of charge, through funding shared by Dolly and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland.