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It’s July, so the odds are high that you will be plopping yourself down beside a pool or hitting up a summer cabin sometime in the immediate future. And unless you’re a philistine, you’ll have a book in tow. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a quick, foolproof guide to the season’s hottest new reads for every interest. Best for Fiction Junkies The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Whitehead follows up his Pulitzer-winning novel, The Underground Railroad, with a tale about two boys trapped at a hellish reform school in Jim Crow–era Florida....

After she completed the first-ever 16,000-mile sea kayak circumnavigation of South America in 2015, was there any doubt that Freya Hoffmeister would set her sights on North America? “It was a natural,” said the straightforward German in a late February Skype interview from England, where she was touring her book about the South American expedition and delivering presentations to paddling groups, prior to her more recent return to North America....

Sneakers have been experiencing a renaissance the last few years. Once the exclusive domain of sports fans and hardcore sneakerheads, the recent resurgence of Stan Smith adidas has catapulted casual leather street sneakers into the mainstream. One of our favorites, Greats, is from right here in our hometown of New York City. Greats has a full line of fantastic casual sneakers, but our favorite is the Royale. It combines street-savvy style with quality materials and top-notch Italian workmanship....

Damian Lillard is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. From game-winning shots, to incredible shots, and coast-to-coast plays, the Portland Trail Blazers guard has electrified the league for a number of years. Now, the All-Star has put all that into the new edition of his signature shoe line with the Dame 6 from adidas Basketball. NBA Star James Harden on ‘Creativity’ and Designing the Harden Vol. 4 With Adidas...

Soon after we meet at a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, Seth Meyers offers some advice on how to write this story. “Don’t say what I ordered,” he says. “Nothing’s worse than profiles where they say what the person ordered.” He’s right, of course. It’s a fairly useless cliché to say, “Seth Meyers, over a Cobb salad…” which I point out, before he adds that it’s also tricky when you are being interviewed to know what to order....

There are a lot of things to do on a trip to San Diego. If you’re an animal lover, there’s the San Diego Zoo or seal-spotting at La Jolla Cove. Nature addicts have Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park at the ready. And beach bums won’t want to miss Coronado, Mission, and Pacific beaches. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But during a recent visit, I had two things in mind, and two things only: tacos and beer....

Eight years later, Shane Perrin still remembers the taunts. “Get your surfboard out of here.” “Where’s the beach, bro?” “There’s no way you’re going to finish on that thing.” The skepticism he was subjected to by a few narrow-minded paddlers at the start of the MR340 was somewhat understandable. After all, nobody had even attempted the 340-mile course from Kansas City, Missouri to St. Charles, Missouri on a standup paddleboard, let alone completed the grueling, multi-day race....

This story originally appeared on TransWorld SKATEboarding. When a group of people get together and spark up a good idea, only good can come of it. The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation is a new, unique college scholarship fund that is built for skateboarders, by skateboarders. Despite any financial assets or personal network, everyone deserves a chance at pursuing a college education and the crew at CSEF are here to take matters into their own hands....

When it comes to dieting fads and fables, nothing gets a worse rap than carbs. When not being cast as the boogie man under the bed (à la very low-carb diets), we’ve heard rumors that if you’re looking to stay trim, it’s best to only eat carbs in the a.m. We figured amidst all the confusion that there was probably a fundamental misunderstanding of what carbs really are, what they do for the body, and how to eat them....

Yes, chowder can be healthy. To get the creaminess of chowder, only a ½ cup of half-and-half is used. It’s just enough to enhance the mouthfeel without getting out of control on calories and artery-clogging saturated fat. Pureed cauliflower complements the half-and-half, giving this soup an incredible richness you’ll love. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 107; total fat: 3g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 11g; carbohydrates: 9g; sugar: 4g; fiber: 2g; cholesterol: 79mg; sodium: 930mg...

You want your daily intake of fruits and vegetables to be full of color, as color relates to its nutrient profile. Multicolored vegetables are good for cancer prevention, heart health, and eye health, according to ADMF. The veggies in this recipe are coated in a spicy sauce and topped with fresh herbs: healthy and delicious. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 453; protein: 14g; fiber: 7g; fat: 11g Recipe from Eat Right For Your Sight, By Jennifer Trainer Thompson and Johanna M....

“Vinegar is easy—it nearly happens without any work at all,” Cleveland chef Jonathon Sawyer writes in House of Vinegar. This is one of his most unusual recipes, created from fermenting single-malt Scotch with prosciutto scraps. Drizzle over fresh arugula or add a couple of drops to finish a creamy tomato soup. The Best Scotch Whiskys to Sip by the Fire This Winter Read article Degree of Difficulty: Moderate Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 3 to 6 weeks For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Love Peloton but hate the cost? We get it. If you want to get with the Peloton program but don’t want to spend over $2K on an indoor bike—or be locked into an online spin class you hate—right now you can get the IC7.9 Indoor Cycle for nearly half off its regular price. Normally, $1,299, Horizon Fitness just cut $600 off. So it can be yours for just $699. That’s remarkable....

Lose the shoes to improve your fitness training and workout experience By Casi Rynkowski “Take off your shoes and go warm up…” My clients are often surprised by that comment. I am a barefoot trainer and believe there are great benefits to training without shoes. “What if I drop a weight on my toe?” We should probably address grip strength if this happens; no amount of canvas will shield you from the carnage....

This story originally appeared in CANOE & KAYAK. Words by Aaron Black-Schmidt. Over the last couple of years, we have been fortunate to be part of the rise of social media. The way that it has influenced the world’s intake of stories and visual media has been amazing. For better or worse, everything is now available at our fingertips. We can now follow our favorite athletes and photographers with the press of a button....

This reinvented object becomes a must-have on your gifting list Deejo offers more than just a pocket knife. This everyday object reinvents itself to become the must-have gift: unique, refined, and customized to please. Unlike other pocket knives, Deejo is one that stands out. Apart from your average everyday carry, Deejo is an extension of yourself with a classic French touch. Deejo Beyond its lightweight and ultra-slick design, this new pocket knife is also useful and the ideal knife to have in your pocket....

It’s a challenge for the average American to adhere to the USDA’s nutritional recommendations and get the necessary vitamins and minerals from natural food sources alone. Now eliminate meat or, even more extreme, all animal products like eggs and dairy altogether. That’s the difficult reality vegetarians and vegans (especially) face every day. Some vegans are able to eat a balanced diet—consisting of whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts, as well as vegetables, fruits, and unsaturated fats—and get close to the recommended allotment of vitamins and nutrients, but others have dietary deficiencies, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, caused by inadequate intake and unbalanced use of these food sources and a failure to use nutrient-fortified food products....

GRIT BXNG trainer Evan Betts demonstrates two easy moves you can do at home to work your core and balance like a pro. Betts’ secret to getting the most of your workout? Use an essential oil like Forest Remedies’ Citrus Lemon Essential Oil to stay awake and energized throughout your workout. Post workout, Betts’ recommends Ocean Remedies Krill Oil Soft Gels to help improve your cardiovascular health and immunity. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Back in Rocky IV, Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago had a boxing match for the ages. The two faced off again in Creed 2, with Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren each reprising their roles as the iconic characters, but this time, they only served as as boxing coaches and mentors to fighters Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) and Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu). Knowing that both stars were back for Creed 2, fans were excited about a potential fight between the two icons....

After decades of civil war, a new peace deal has finally opened the country’s remote interior to hardy travelers, making Colombia the hottest adventure destination on the planet. Don’t forget to shuffle your feet to scare off electric eels,” says our fishing guide, Dani Herrera, as he wades upstream into the mirror-clear waters of Colombia’s Río Elvita, on the country’s eastern flatlands, near the Venezuela border. The Most Adventurous Ways to Experience Colombia...