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newsletter issue 296

newsletter issue 296

MAY 13, 2026

MAY 13, 2026

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The last few days have been all about warm, fuzzy feelings. Last Friday (and most of the weekend after) the internet was busy gushing about Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. His audio note, that was released by the BBC along with a montage of his works, was a reminder of a life spent bringing the wild closer to us—and in a voice that would heal a broken heart.


On another corner of the Internet, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Netflix’s adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel is the sweetest thing on our feeds. The story follows Marcellus, the roaming octopus; Tova Sullivan, a grieving mother; and a young newcomer Cameron, perfect for a lazy summer watch.


But if you are more of a book-over-screens person, we have the perfect list of romantic reads for you. From enemies-to-lovers plotlines, BFFs who end up together, fake dating relationships, or even an office romance by an Indian author, there’s plenty of reading material to put a grin on your face.

The last few days have been all about warm, fuzzy feelings. Last Friday (and most of the weekend after) the internet was busy gushing about Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall. His audio note, that was released by the BBC along with a montage of his works, was a reminder of a life spent bringing the wild closer to us—and in a voice that would heal a broken heart.


On another corner of the Internet, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Netflix’s adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel is the sweetest thing on our feeds. The story follows Marcellus, the roaming octopus; Tova Sullivan, a grieving mother; and a young newcomer Cameron, perfect for a lazy summer watch.


But if you are more of a book-over-screens person, we have the perfect list of romantic reads for you. From enemies-to-lovers plotlines, BFFs who end up together, fake dating relationships, or even an office romance by an Indian author, there’s plenty of reading material to put a grin on your face.

 

Tanvi Parekh, Features Editor

Tanvi Parekh, Features Editor

 

 

Books

Books

Romance readers, add these May releases to your TBR

Romance readers, add these May releases to your TBR

Take a shot every time you spot a trope

Take a shot every time you spot a trope

romance reads may 2026 nod mag

Entertainment

Entertainment

Aksomaniac’s viral chart-topper started out as a “sweet diss track”

Aksomaniac’s viral chart-topper started out as a “sweet diss track”

The 22-year-old rising star of Malayalam R&B is having a major moment with ‘Amsham’, which has already amassed over 9 million streams on Spotify

The 22-year-old rising star of Malayalam R&B is having a major moment with ‘Amsham’, which has already amassed over 9 million streams on Spotify

Food

Food

It’s 40 degrees. Thank god, the summer menu is here

It’s 40 degrees. Thank god, the summer menu is here

Bring on the chilled salads, cold noodles, and fruity cocktails

Bring on the chilled salads, cold noodles, and fruity cocktails


 

Design

Design

The secret ingredient to Kelly Wearstler’s mad designs: a triple macchiato

The secret ingredient to Kelly Wearstler’s mad designs: a triple macchiato

At Milan Design Week, the celebrated American interior designer showcased her first collection for H&M Home, built around shapeshifting modular designs

At Milan Design Week, the celebrated American interior designer showcased her first collection for H&M Home, built around shapeshifting modular designs

 

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