The week's bestselling books, March 2
2. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Riverhead Books: $30) Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp.
3. All Fours by Miranda July (Riverhead Books: $29) A woman upends her domestic life in this irreverent novel.
4. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Grove Press: $20) During the 1985 Christmas season, a coal merchant in an Irish village makes a troubling discovery.
5. The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Henry Holt & Co.: $29) An unexpected wedding guest gets surprise help.
6. Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Knopf: $27) A socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.
7. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $29) Two grieving brothers come to terms with their history.
8. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled: Red Tower Books: $30) The third installment of the bestselling dragon rider series.
9. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled: Red Tower Books: $30) A dragon rider faces more tests in the 'Fourth Wing' sequel.
10. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin's Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time.
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1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (Hay House: $30) A guide on how to stop wasting energy on things you can't control.
2. Lorne by Susan Morrison (Random House: $36) An authoritative biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind 'Saturday Night Live.'
3. Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (Viking: $28) A memoir of sudden loss, grief and the mysteries of life.
4. How We Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde (Avery: $28) A guide to navigating pivotal moments in life with faith and strength by the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
5. Golden State by Michael Hiltzik (Mariner Books: $33) The Pulitzer winner and L.A. Times columnist writes a definitive new history of California.
6. The Harder I Fight the More I Love You by Neko Case (Grand Central Publishing: $30) The singer-songwriter's vivid portrait of a turbulent life.
7. The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer and John Burgoyne (illustrator) (Scribner: $20) The 'Braiding Sweetgrass' author on gratitude, reciprocity and community, and the lessons to take from the natural world.
8. On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves (Rick Steves: $30) The travel writer recalls his 1978 journey from Istanbul to Kathmandu.
9. The Sirens' Call by Chris Hayes (Penguin Press: $32) An analysis of how trivial distractions have reordered our politics and the fabric of society.
10. Aflame by Pico Iyer (Riverhead Books: $30) An exploration of the power of silence and what it can show us about life, love and death.
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1. Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (Berkley: $20)
2. Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Grove Press: $17)
3. Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar (Vintage: $18)
4. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Anchor: $18)
5. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled: Red Tower Books: $21)
6. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper Perennial: $22)
7. North Woods by Daniel Mason (Random House Trade Paperbacks: $18)
8. The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (Vintage: $18)
9. The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Hogarth: $18)
10. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Ballantine: $20)
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1. The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (Knopf: $35)
2. All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (Simon & Schuster: $19)
3. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (TarcherPerigee: $20)
4. All About Love by bell hooks (Morrow: $17)
5. Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $18)
6. The Art Thief by Michael Finkel (Vintage: $18)
7. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (Amber-Allen: $13)
8. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Milkweed Editions: $20)
9. The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga (Atria Books: $19)
10. On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder (Crown: $12)
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31 Magical Gifts From The Disney Store
A "snack goals" bracelet if they're forced to answer emails, but built to eat their way through the parks. Pair it with a Disney World cookbook to fully support their magical snacking goals! Promising review: "Perfect for our girls' trip during the Flower & Garden festival! Snack goals were achieved!" —CandiSnaxFoolsPrice: $30 (available in two sizes and other styles) A Slinky Dog plush headband for the friend who always ~stretches~ themselves to be their best! (And the Toy Story obsessed person in your life, obvs.) Promising review: "I've been wanting these so bad. I just received them and they are so adorable. I'm so happy they finally had them. Can't wait to go to Hollywood Studios." —Mickeylvr28Price: $34.99 A Figment egg slicer, because before Fourth Wing, there was Figment. Raise a glass (er, an egg?) for everyone's fave lil' purple dragon and give them a gift that will make slicing eggs for their salad easier than they could ever 🌈imagine. 🌈 Promising reviews: "I bought this in April at Disney Springs and it makes me happy. I love Figment and all of his creative cleverness. I have it sitting out in my kitchen and it always gets a compliment. And it slices eggs too! Imagine that." —Arachnib2"LOVE THIS! My 6-year-old could use it with ease! The colors are vibrant and spot on. It is fairly compact and has no problems." —DisneyMommaELKPrice: $14.99 A talking Walt Disney figure if their answer to "who would you invite to dinner, dead or alive?" is always Walter Elias Disney. The figure plays an audio track of Walt's voice delivering Disneyland's dedication speech. (See a TikTok of it here!)Promising reviews: "I just purchased this a week ago. I am a major Disney collector. This is fantastic. Excellent product, great for my collection." —Goofy143"Love this figure of Walt with his opening day speech! It is heavy and seems well-made. Took me a minute to figure out how to turn it on. (Left drawer on dresser, push it.) This is something to cherish for many years. Perfect for my Disney room!" —Disneygal33333Price: $169 A Mickey Mouse pom-pom bag charm to make their Labubu an Official Mouseketeer. (Mickey 100% can hang with any charms they already have on their bag.) Promising review: "Obsessed with this cute Mickey pom. Good quality and looks so cute and chic on my Loungefly bags. Easy to mix and match." —kkwielgosPrice: $19.99 A Mickey-shaped pin board display so they can gaze upon their beloved pin collection with ease. Look: If you're getting this as a gift, do yourself (and your fave Disney human) a favor and just go ahead and get them a few new pins to go with it. Don't worry: You can't go wrong. Even if you get them a pin they already have, they can always keep it to trade in the parks on their next trip!Promising reviews: "I really love this board. The included stand makes it especially versatile — I can display it on my bookshelf or mount it on the wall." —Thatlawyercouple"SUCH a cute little pin board... LOVE it for a desktop display :)" —tvanPrice: $29.99 A Sorcerer Mickey light-up pillow for illuminating their couch *and* their Fantasia-loving heart. Price: $39.99 An Orange Bird veggie peeler, because adults deserve to have fun in the kitchen, too, no matter how far away they might *actually* live from the Enchanted Tiki Room. And it comes with a sweet little orange slice-shaped cover to protect it when it's not in $14.99 A Lego Pixar lamp that needs no introduction because it's *that* iconic. You can totally HEAR the happy squishing sounds now, can't you? (Don't worry, your resident Disney Adult can, too.) *sighs and adds to my cart because I do, in fact, need this in my office STAT*Promising review: "So much fun! Even has a few little hidden characters throughout." —BcollPrice: $69.99 A Disneyland ✌️ baseball cap for turning their bad hair days around faster than they can say, "To all who come to this happy place, welcome." Promising reviews: "Been waiting for this hat to come in stock since last summer. Always sold out in the parks too. Finally spotted it here. Nice quality snapback hat." —DTAG"I love this hat! It is great quality and it was a very nice present!" —GiorgianaPrice: $29.99 (also available in a Disney World version) An Up basket tote because adventure is out there, no matter if they're headed to the pool, the beach, or a picnic in the park. The drawstring closure means that they can romp around as much as they want without fear of losing their stuff, too! Don't forget to pack a few tennis balls for any snipes they might come across. Price: $72.99 A palm-size Stitch plush as cute as a button and not *much* larger than one! Whether they want the cutest desk pet around or just need a lil' alien hanging out in their tote bag, these are the perfect size to bring some packable Disney joy around every day. Promising review: "Saw it, loved it, bought it. Well made and the cutest ever!" —Disney4evrrPrice: $16.99 (available in nine other styles) Or a Stitch plush bucket hat if they prefer to *wear* their little Stitch as a fashion accessory. (And the bucket hat will help keep them cool in the summer heat, too!) Promising review: "Very cute! I got this for summer! Very cute and it's great hat to wear for the heat." —Kccali92Price: $25.99 (available in two other styles) A Meet the Robinsons tote bag so you they can remind themselves to keep moving forward even when they're having to dig at the bottom for their keys. Again. If a new tote bag is your ideal perfect gift, fret not: The Disney Store has over 200 bags for your little treating pleasure!Price: $19.99 A Haunted Mansion paper towel holder foolish mortals everywhere will be ecstatic to add to their kitchen because it's just *that* subtle and delightfully ghoulish. Promising review: "I didn't expect to have feelings for a paper towel holder, y'all, but I kinda love it. It's very well made and substantial, not like those flimsy ones that fall over when you try to get a sheet. Its best feature, though, is how completely whimsical it is and that it makes me smile every time I pass it." —starryj13Price: $39.99 A quilted Mickey Mouse cosmetic bag reviewers love for its ability to hold just about everything and will bring their fave hey there, hi there, ho there leader of the club straight to their bag. It's also part of a collection of quilted bags that come in other sizes and reviews: "I use this to carry around makeup, medications, Band-Aids, and hand sanitizer. I love it because it holds all the important little things I rotate between bags/backpacks with my kids. It holds a fair amount of things, and there is still a lot of room in it." —DisneyMama0701"First of all, this makeup bag is adorable! It's very soft and I love all of the Mickey details. It is big enough to hold all of my cosmetics. Great travel bag!" —Lovethemouse2Price: $19.99 A Tiana sketchbook ornament perfect for their holiday tree, sure, but *also* a wonderful lil' addition to their desk so they can have their fave hardworking princess cheering them on as they squash that imposter syndrome, answer those emails, crunch those numbers... After all, they're 🎶almost there! 🎶 Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this ornament and the paint job is phenomenal. I really love how they decided to design this one with her blue dress and lily pad." —Aurora89"Tiana is dazzling and I love that she's in her blue dress! I also love the glass window she's sitting on and that you can actually see through it. I can't wait to add her to my Disney-themed Christmas tree this year!" —Hopey101Price: $26.99 Or a Jack Skellington and Zero Christmas countdown ornament that really works, so they can obsess over how many days are left until Sandy Claws is (hopefully) let out of the bag. Price: $29.99 A Mickey and Walt Funko figurine to help them celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland in the cutest (and most nostalgic!) way possible. Promising reviews: "Absolutely love this item, so happy I made the purchase. It's made well and has a nice weight to it. Great details!" —WDWDisneyfan4life"A must-have for any collector, the design is incredible and very nostalgic. Walt forever." —Andretp7Price: $49.99 A pair of Mickey and friends lounge pants featuring an old school print so they can kick back, relax, and watch all their fave Mickey cartoons on Saturday morning as Walt intended. Price: $29.99 (available in unisex sizes S–3XL) A Monsters, Inc. scream canister water bottle that *actually screams* when they open it. (Don't worry: They can turn that bit of Disney magic ~off~ if cinematic accuracy ain't their thing first thing in the a.m.) Promising review: "Great quality and the scream always catches me off guard. The scream function can also be turned off if you happen to be an early riser." —ConanPrice: $34.99 A Big Hero 6 figure set, because whether they want a personal healthcare companion hanging out by them at all times or just want to hurt their own feelings and put Tadashi in a place of honor (RIP), they're going to find some faves in this set. Price: $26.99 An iconic Mickey Mouse lamp reviewers call the perfect night-light. And, it's just a bonus that it's shaped like everyone's fave mouse, the one who started it all. Promising reviews: "This lamp is fun and perfect for a little mood lighting. We either place it outside while enjoying our evening under the stars or on the mantel with a few candles to create a calming ambiance. I like that it has a wooden base. The design is very sturdy." —Beachbumette"Very cute Disney light. We use one in our camper as a night light and have another for the house." —626StitchMomPrice: $39.99 Some monorail tongs they'll use as often in their kitchen as they use the monorail in their Disney travels. And yes, it *does* have, "Please stand clear of the doors" in English on one side and Spanish on the other. You're welcome. Promising review: "Hands down the cutest kitchen gadget I own! Very well made and a daily reminder of my favorite place." —Gina PPrice: $14.99 A Tinker Bell tie-dye nightshirt because if they need some help getting to sleepy land, they can always take a small detour to Neverland. Promising review: "These feel like my expensive bamboo jammies. I will buy every one that is available!! Cozy and cool and doesn't cling." —WonderlandMommyPrice: $36.99 (available in women's sizes XS–3X) And a cuddly Nana plush perfect for watching Peter Pan on the couch or just giving them a soft, squishy friend to snuggle up with at night. Promising reviews: "Absolutely LOVE this Nana plush! She's perfect for my Peter Pan collection! Much bigger and softer than I thought she would be — she's perfect! I love seeing Peter Pan merchandise that's NOT Tinkerbell!" —Jensk8s"Nana is my favorite Disney character, so I was beyond excited when I saw this plushie! She is amazingly soft and huggable and the perfect size. She's very well made and absolutely adorable! I'm hoping that Disney will release more of the Disney Japan Nana items!" —JENKS13Price: $39.99 A Mickey Mouse jack-o'-lantern candy bowl so they have plenty of time to start planning their Halloween candy hoard. Or they can keep it on their kitchen island year-round if they're of the spooky-all-year Disney adult variety. Wanna win the best gift-giver award? Go ahead and fill with their favorite candy or snacks and get ready to win the blue ribbon in "I understand my Disney adult". Price: $39.99 A sculpted Tigger mug, which is basically the MOST perfect vessel to hold their morning java. (Because who *doesn't* want some bouncy, trouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun to put some pep in their step?) Promising review: "If you love classic Tigger and you're a sucker for a good mug — this is a must! Bonus, it's dishwasher safe and holds a ton of coffee!" —82 DreaminPrice: $24.99 A Panda Mei plush keychain to remind them to be true to themselves *and* to listen to all the 4*TOWN they want. Price: $14.99 A Mickey Mouse Disneyland map tee so even if they're at the grocery store, they know *exactly* how they would get to Space Mountain if they ~accidentally~ hopped on a plane and took themselves to the Happiest Place on Earth. Heads up! Reviewers say this runs large, so keep that in mind for sizing. Promising reviews: "Great T-shirt. Seems to fit more oversized/unisex than women's. Love the slits at the bottom. Embroidery is great, and the graphic on the back is large. It's thin, so very soft, and comfortable." —Shaynn"The material is very soft and breathable. I love the embroidery detail and the simplicity of the design, in addition to the slits at the bottom hem. It fits true to size but is not fitted like traditional women's sizing." —AS1928Price: $34.99 (available in unisex sizes XS–3X) A Nike Minnie Mouse sleeveless polo to bring a smidgen of Disney magic to their next pickleball game. Price: $55 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL)
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Stephen A. Smith says he and LeBron James have ‘no relationship' after bitter feud
Things did not end on a good note with Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James. During an appearance on former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas' 'Gil's Arena' podcast Friday, Smith said that he has zero contact with James and does not have any interest in ever speaking to him again. 'There's no situation and there's no relationship,' Smith said. 'He doesn't like me, and I don't like him.' Advertisement 3 Stephen A. Smith looks on during the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 8, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NBAE via Getty Images Smith's comments stem from his feud with the 21-time All-Star earlier this year, when the two threw jabs at each other during various appearances on ESPN, which ultimately led to an in-person confrontation during a game in March. The ESPN sports personality added that other things happened between him and James 'behind the scenes' that the public does not know about. Advertisement 'All I would say is people don't know the things that have happened behind the scenes,' Smith said. 'Things that have been said, who they've been said to. The kind of things that have been engaged in in an effort to hurt me, along with contemporaries and others.' Smith also mentioned how he did not appreciate how James came at him on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' which airs directly after 'First Take' on ESPN. 3 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James arguing with the ref in the second half of a game against the Knicks. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'There's a lot of s–t that I don't say. And there's a reason that I feel the way that I do. And the last straw was him approaching me and turning the Bronny thing into something about me attacking somebody's family, when it was him I was talking about. Not Bronny. Advertisement 'And then to go on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' which comes directly on after my show. On the channel that I work on. To insult me. Now, people can get into all kind of components that go into it and all that other stuff. I have nothing to say.' 3 Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers during Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 11, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NBAE via Getty Images Smith concluded by saying that he plans to only mention James in the context of NBA analysis going forward. Advertisement 'I'm never going to denigrate any employer, any partner, or myself by getting into anything excessively, unnecessarily, when it comes to him or anybody else,' Smith said. 'I'm going to do my job. I'm going to cover the game of basketball. 'But if I never, ever speak to him again in life, that will be OK. And I'm good with it.'
Geek Tyrant
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SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Reveals "Complicated" but Kind Reason Why the Film Is Being Released Digitally So Soon — GeekTyrant
Fans were surprised by the news that Superman is getting a digital release that is just barely beyond the film's one month theatrical release date. While many are excited to be able to watch it again, or for the first time, in the comfort of their own home, the movie's release will likely cut into the profit of the box office sales. Not by much, but enough for a film this big, which is an unusual move from the studio. Director James Gunn addressed the surprising move in a recent interview with Screen Rant, where he explained: "Well, it's very complicated, but the truth is it is because of Peacemaker. I originally thought Peacemaker was going to be coming out next month. There was a lot of things that are beyond our control, so that Peacemaker is coming out now. At the end of the day, I wanted everyone to be able to see Superman that wanted to, even those people who couldn't get to a theater before Peacemaker. And that's really the reason for it." I think that's very cool of Gunn to consider the fans when making this decision. If his content is meant to be viewed in a certain order, it's nice that he isn't asking people to wait, but is instead making everything accessible. Superman will be available to watch digitally starting today, and Peacemaker season 2 starts on August 21st.
