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The 10 best short story collections

Elizabeth Day chooses the sharpest and smartest of small but perfectly formed works of fiction Elizabeth Day co-founded Pin Drop, which presents authors and actors reading short stories in inspiring locations;   https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/oct/17/the-10-best-short-story-collections

Eight Short Story Writers You Should Be Reading Right Now

 https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/eight-short-story-writers-you-should-be-reading-right-now Nobody cares about literature anymore. That’s the death-cry heard time and time again about the state of 21st Century reading. Sure, studies and surveys continually show the ways in which today’s average reader experiences literature are changing, from e-readers, smart phones, and tablets, to podcasts and other subscription-based audio book websites and services. These advancements are designed to help readers immerse themselves into fictional characters and worlds with more ease and expediency as the pace and rigors of everyday life in today’s society make it more and more difficult to pull-back from reality and allow our imaginations to explore and expand. But even with these time-saving gizmos, a large percentage of the population still cannot dedicate the time and energy to a 200 page novel at the end of a 9 to 5 workday that includes commuting, chores, and family time...

Essential Oils for Wrinkles? 20 Anti-Aging Oils to Add to Your Routine

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/essential-oils-for-wrinkles#base-oils What you can do When it comes to wrinkle treatments, the options seem endless. Should you choose a cream or a lightweight anti-aging moisturizer? What about a vitamin C serum or acid-based gel? If you’re looking for more natural-based treatments, though, you might consider making your own anti-aging serum with the help of essential oils. Essential oils can’t get rid of wrinkles, but they can help minimize them. They may also: boost collagen even out skin tone help your complexion reduce inflammation promote skin cell turnover protect from environmental damage Step 1: Choose an antioxidant base You may already know that antioxidant-rich foods, such as berries and green leafy veggies, can help ward off chronic diseases. This is due to their effects on free radicals. Antioxidants can also have an impact on wrinkles via essential oils. They work by controlling free radi...