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BBC’s returning murder-mystery series gets new cast announced with exciting new-season first look

BBC’s returning murder-mystery series gets new cast announced with exciting new-season first look

Published by Sam Flores

Lesley Manville returns as book editor and amateur sleuth Susan Ryeland in BBC’s Marble Hall Murders, the TV adaptation of the third and final chapter in Anthony Horowitz’s best-selling book series. The series, set to premiere at a later date on BBC One and iPlayer, follows Susan as she takes on a big job. Called to edit a new Atticus Pünd novel, this time written by a troubled, young author, the protagonist finds herself the suspect in a new murder case. In the world of the book, detective Atticus Pünd (Tim McMullan) becomes embroiled in the killing of Lady Margaret Chalfont (Patricia Hodge) as he visits the island of Corfu. There, Pünd investigates Lady Margaret’s family with the assistance of a Greek detective, Achilles Vassilikos (Zubin Varla). BBC BBC As usual, the book and real-life murders are set to intertwine, with the synopsis teasing: “Pünd’s Last Case is a story set in 1955, in an exotic villa in Corfu – but the identity of a real killer is hidden in the text, and once again …

11 Exciting New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of April 2026

11 Exciting New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of April 2026

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If mermaids, pirates, aliens, hidden underwater communities, faerie bargains, and magical competitions sound good to you, then get ready for this month’s electrifying selection of science fiction and fantasy novels! There’s a young girl trapped in a magical underwater kingdom; a woman who must choose between saving her mother or the universe; a princess trapped by a curse inside a bookshop (living the dream!); a group of people in Michigan whose minds become connected after a first-contact event; a marine biologist who discovers an underwater community in a flooded valley; and much more. The Best New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Out in April 2026 The Subtle Art of Folding Space by John Chu (Tor Books, April 7) John Chu’s debut sci-fi novel follows Ellie in a future where the universe is held together by machinery. As a criminal group tries to undermine the machinery, Ellie’s cousin gives her a device that can help save her ailing mother, …

7 ways to make chia seeds more exciting

7 ways to make chia seeds more exciting

Published by Sam Flores

In the wake of an anticipated fiber craze that is expected to trump last year’s protein-maxxing dietary fad, chia seeds have become all the rage. On one end of the recipe spectrum, you have chia seed water — straightforward yet packed with nutritional benefits and textures, namely from the soaked seeds that form a jelly-like consistency. On the other end are the intricate puddings, filled with a handful of toppings, fresh fruit and sweetener(s) of choice. It was during a moment of indecision over what to eat for breakfast that I came across Nasim Lahbichi’s (aka @lahbco) recipe for Thai tea chia pudding. The finished product is indulgent and addictive, flavoring the humble chia seed with freshly brewed Thai tea, maple syrup and vanilla extract, alongside a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream. It doubles as an elevated breakfast or a perfect dessert. I’ve been on the hunt for similar chia seed-centric recipes that go beyond the basics, experimenting with flavors, preparations and presentations. Here to provide some much-needed guidance and inspiration is Ann Ziata, …

At Mexican pop-up Hoja Blanca, find the most exciting cooking in Palm Springs

At Mexican pop-up Hoja Blanca, find the most exciting cooking in Palm Springs

Published by Sam Flores

When Omar Limon serves tetelas at Hoja Blanca, a weekly pop-up held midweek at the sleek bar Truss & Twine in Palm Springs, he uses their pointy scalene-triangle shape as a central subject, guiding the viewer’s eye through a series of shapes and colors and contrasts. His plates stun you with their composition before they jolt you with their complex deliciousness. Seriously great Mexican cooking in Palm Springs Earlier this month, he stuffed a tetela made of blue-corn masa with creamy refried Mayocoba beans booming bacon and chorizo. Underneath: a lime-green puree of tomatillos and poblanos smoothed into a silky ring. Over top: a thin, precise square of fried pork belly, glazed with piloncillo and finished with a flurry of cotija. The food arrived on a mottled brown ceramic plate, its inexact edges forming something between a circle and an octagon. It had been chosen with intention to visually complete the layered geometries. Like a little kid touching a finger to a painting when the museum guard isn’t looking, taking knife and fork to this …

8 of the Most Exciting Debut Romance Books of 2026

8 of the Most Exciting Debut Romance Books of 2026

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. DK Canelo, delivering compulsively readable stories across romance, history, and thrillers Dani and Jones have been in love before—though they don’t know it yet. Dani, a music student at Howard University, is haunted by dreams of doomed lovers. When she meets Jones, a studio guitarist, their instant connection feels inevitable. As they grow closer, Dani learns the truth: her dreams are memories of past lives they’ve shared. From 1880s Paris to wartime London and 1940s Detroit, they’ve found and lost each other again and again. Every life ended in tragedy. This time, will love finally win? Fresh off the press! These romance novels are the best and brightest of their debut class. Just like an interview or first date, first impressions with a new author are important. There is no backlist to browse through, no older reviews to scope. Readers must trust their favorite publishers to select new authors. Debut novels help secure the author’s future success in …

Simone Biles reveals exciting new home after move with husband Jonathan Owens

Simone Biles reveals exciting new home after move with husband Jonathan Owens

Published by Daniella Wilson

Simone Biles has given fans a glimpse into her next chapter, revealing where she and husband Jonathan Owens will be calling home following his major NFL move. Taking to Instagram, the Olympic gymnast shared a series of photos from inside the Indianapolis Colts’ facility, including a sweet snapshot of the couple smiling together as Jonathan signed his contract. Alongside the post, Simone wrote: “excited to call Indy home this upcoming football season… beyond proud of you @jowens! keep defeating the odds, i love you.” The post marks a significant shift for Simone and Jonathan, who are preparing to relocate to Indianapolis after the NFL star signed a one-year deal with the Colts. Having only recently settled into their custom-built Texas home, the move signals yet another transition for the couple, who have spent the past few years navigating life between cities due to Jonathan’s football career. In the carousel, Simone documented the milestone moment, showing Jonathan at the signing table alongside the Colts’ iconic horseshoe logo, as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses of the stadium and …

A Genuinely Exciting Oscars-Night Battle

A Genuinely Exciting Oscars-Night Battle

Published by José Betancourt

The narrative of this year’s Oscars was: how to pick? Between Sinners and One Battle After Another, voters put two majorly successful, critically beloved, star-driven studio releases at the top of the nominations pile. While One Battle After Another had seemed like the odds-on Best Picture favorite for months, Sinners was collecting enough trophies, and getting so much love at precursor ceremonies, that it felt impossible to fully count out. The 98th Academy Awards, which came at the end of what felt like a particularly never-ending cycle of discourse and prognostication, did a good job making plenty of room to celebrate both movies sincerely. Yes, One Battle After Another won Best Picture, one of six trophies it won. But Sinners took home four, with its honorees delivering the most powerful speeches of the evening. Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV. There was no slap, no incorrect naming of a winner; even Adrien Brody humorously acknowledged …

‘Life is still exciting at 90’

‘Life is still exciting at 90’

Published by Daniella Wilson

“We had to move fast. In the last 18 months we lost five people. And who knows how much longer I will be here?” So says Sir John Tusa about his new podcast, The Best Is Yet to Come. It’s a comment that someone might make about the high turnover of managers at Premier League football clubs, but Tusa is talking about something far more inevitable, the march of time – although his guests, and indeed Tusa himself, have managed to evade it for a very long time. For The Best Is Yet to Come is all about great survivors – people who have reached their 90s. Some of his first choices didn’t make it. The Times’s former Washington correspondent Fred Emery, who covered Watergate, and the BBC’s veteran India expert Mark Tully died before recording. But talking to people in their 90s turns out to be a far from gloomy exercise. Listening in to Tusa recording his podcast with architect Nick Thompson – a creator of fine theatre spaces, including Sheffield’s Crucible – is …

Is Kissing Essential for Exciting Sex?

Is Kissing Essential for Exciting Sex?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Kissing is a central element in intimate romantic relationships. Yet some people avoid kissing their partners—especially passionate kissing. How can we explain this puzzle? Passionate and Non-Passionate Kissing “If there is no profound intimacy, I cannot kiss men during casual sex; they are human vibrators for my sexual release.” –Lilian “My best, most passionate kissing was during a casual sexual encounter.” –Mia Kissing encompasses a wide range of gestures that fall along an affective continuum—from light pecks to deeply passionate kisses. These gestures differ in duration, purpose, intensity, level of intimacy, and emotional meaning. Compared with pecks, passionate kisses are typically longer, more intense, more intimate, and more closely associated with sexual desire (whereas pecks typically occur in affectionate friendships). Passionate kissing often involves techniques such as French kissing, in which partners use their tongues to deepen physical and emotional connection. A passionate kiss may begin slowly, as partners attune to each other’s responses, or erupt quickly, expressing strong desire. Kissing also functions as a form of nonverbal emotional communication, conveying feelings that may be …