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Need a new book? Here’s a round-up of what I read and loved in 2020. If ever there was a year to lose yourself in a good book, it was 2020. I’ve never looked forward to escaping into a story as much as I did every night before bed this year. So if you’re looking for something new to read this holiday season or in the year ahead, here’s my annual round-up of the books I read and loved this year. Some of these are new, some are not. Hope this gives you some new ideas! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Books I Loved in 2019 Books I Loved in 2018 Books I Loved in 2017 Books I Loved in 2016 Books I Loved in 2015 Books I Loved in 2020 The Vanishing Half: A Novel What happens when a light-skinned Black woman decides to secretly pass for being White in the 1950s South? I loved this story, which spans many decades. From Amazon: From The New York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live

In the spirit of daylight savings time ending, I invite you to fall back, get cozy, and join me on this month’s astrohacking journey with your November 2020 wellness horoscopes. With Mercury and Mars stationing direct (on November 3 and 13, respectively), we should be able to breathe a bit easier as Scorpio season progresses. Consider this something to be grateful for by the time Thanksgiving rolls around! And if you still happen to feel stuck or discouraged, remember to always look up—to the planets, that is. As usual, read your sun and rising signs to better understand how to make this month a good one. You got this! November 2020 Wellness Horoscopes ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Not only does Mercury go direct on November 3, but your Mars (action + your ruler) ends its own 9-week-long retrograde on November 13. The meaning: All of your stealth operations can begin to see the light of day. If you’re working on a long-term goal, know that it’s likely to see its pinnacle by mid-Janua

Is pumpkin good for you? Absolutely! Learn about the health benefits of pumpkin so you can feel good indulging as temperatures cool down. Pumpkins are easily one of the most popular fall foods. From pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies to pumpkin-flavored everything, what’s not to love? If you’ve been pumped about pumpkin this year, keep reading to explore a few of the nutritional benefits of this fall favorite. 4 Health Benefits of Pumpkin As festive as they are, pumpkins are also highly nutritious. They contain powerful antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E. They also contain fiber, which is great for aiding digestion and promoting feelings of fullness. And although pumpkins are often prepared in sweet dishes, they’re an incredibly versatile item that can be utilized in savory dishes as well. Here are four exciting benefits of eating pumpkin. 1. Pumpkins Are High in Carotenoids Pumpkins are one of the best sources of compounds called carotenoids. Carotenoids are found i

Does the way you sleep say something about your personality? According to sleep position psychology, it sure does. Learn about five different types of sleep positions and what each may say about you. There’s something so restorative about catching enough zzZzs each night. But did you know that the way you sleep can play into how well you sleep? What’s more, the position in which you sleep can say more about not only your quality of sleep, but also your personality as a whole. To discover what different sleeping positions mean, we chatted with Tara Youngblood—chief scientist and co-founder of ChiliSleep—who’s logged 10,000+ hours studying the science of sleep. Keep reading to learn about what your sleeping position says about you. What Your Sleeping Position Says About You Curious about what various sleeping positions mean? Here’s what sleep position psychology has to say about five types of sleeping styles. 1. The Fetal Position What it looks like: Sleeping on your side with y