Julia Rittenberg

The Park

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

The One Refrigerator Shelf Sabotaging Your Groceries

1 week ago | betterreport.com | Julia Rittenberg

What Should You Store in the DoorThe USDA advises against storing perishables, like milk, eggs, and any dairy products, in the door. But there are still multiple items to keep there. The door is best for things like condiments, drinks, and anything in a jar (or something with a lid) that's non-perishable. So you'll have to reach into the fridge for your daily milk, but you still have easy access to your soft drinks, ketchup, and mayo.
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture

3 weeks ago | betterreport.com | Julia Rittenberg

All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content. Your outdoor furniture is more prone to degrading because of the elements, regardless of the climate you live in. Cushions left in the sun will fade, and snow or hail can damage wicker chairs. In addition to bringing it inside when necessary, you should also regularly clean outdoor furniture so it stays in tip-top shape.
Sleep Hot? You Don't Have to Crank the AC

3 weeks ago | betterreport.com | Julia Rittenberg

All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content. For most of my life, I've not been a fan of summer. Despite the joy of outdoor activities and beach shenanigans, I run very warm and struggle with the heat. However, I want to use my air conditioner less in hopes of reducing my electricity bill, improving my dry skin, and simply getting more comfortable with the heat.
6 Compelling Comics About War

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Julia Rittenberg

2000 AD – the Galaxy's Greatest ComicsPrepare for war! Rogue Trooper is the last of the genetically-engineered ‘G.I.s’, stalking the poisoned, war-torn world of Nu-Earth–his dead comrades’ minds implanted into his rifle, helmet, and backpack.
10 Crossbody Bags for Traveling Light

1 month ago | betterreport.com | Julia Rittenberg

All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content. Traveling well is all about preparation. Wherever you're going, a well-stocked bag that's easily accessible is your best bet. I always want something that's big enough to fit everything I need, but small enough not to feel like a burden to tote around all day.
8 Great Mystery Series to Listen to on Audio

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Lev Rosen |Vikas Adam |Julia Rittenberg

Penguin Random House Audio, For readers of cozy murder mysteriesVera Wong is back—and just as meddling as ever! In this follow-up to the hit VeraWong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutantoserves up another feel-good mystery, brimming with charm and intrigue. Vera Wong'sGuide to Snooping (on a Dead Man), narrated by Eunice Wong is now availablewherever audiobooks are sold!Settling into a good mystery novel is a balm on the soul.
8 Great Mystery Series to Listen to on Audio

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Julia Rittenberg

1 hour agoOne Minute More, Robert Rotenberg (Simon & Schuster, 336 pages) Robert Rotenberg is emerging as one of Canada’s best crime authors with his terrific series featuring Toronto cop Ari Greene. In this excellent prequel to that series, Rotenberg takes us back to 1988 for Greene’s first case and it’s a …
The Literary Impact of Beverly Cleary

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Julia Rittenberg

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Beverly Cleary is not just a writer of beloved kids and teen books but a major influence on children’s literature in general. From her first novel, Henry Huggins, to her last, Ramona’s World, Cleary built emotionally immersive series that still resonate with children today.
The Literary Impact of Beverly Cleary

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Julia Rittenberg

1 day agoAfter 100 years, The Great Gatsby still reminds us of the ability of literature to transform everyday lifeLast November, I flew to New York to see a play: Gatz, an eight-hour reading of the entire text of The Great Gatsby by the experimental theatre …13 hours agoNot as advertised: The false god in 'The Great Gatsby'(RNS) — Revisiting that infamous billboard on the novel’s 100th anniversary.
These epistolary fiction listens are something to write home about

2 months ago | audible.com | Julia Rittenberg

Letter writing on its own is an art form, a craft demonstrated in works of epistolary fiction—stories told through the use of letters, documents, diaries, newspapers, and more. In novels, this style offers a unique method of characterization and plot development, allowing the story to unfold from a variety of styles and viewpoints. Utilizing everything from telegrams to quotations from other works of literature, these multifaceted narratives are feats of storytelling.