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"Every year on May 16th, we celebrate the day when Samuel Johnson met with his biographer, James Boswell, whose biography of Johnson would go on to be considered one of the best in the English language. However, the earliest known biographies came ..."

"August is National Sandwich Month. When John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, asked his cook for a meal that he could eat with one hand and still gamble with the other, he started a food sensation. Sandwiches are one of the most beloved and vers..."

"Whether you're a novice who burns pasta or a seasoned veteran who just can't get that hollandaise right, every cook has bad days in the kitchen. This holiday, celebrated every June 13th, is a reminder that we all make mistakes and that's okay! Thi..."

"May 30th is Hug Your Cat Day! Make sure to give your cat extra loving today. If you don't have a cat, you can still enjoy one of these new chapter books or graphic novels about our favorite felines!"

"April is National Food Month! This is the time to try something outside of your comfort zone, or start a lifelong journey with food. You might just find your next favorite dish in the pages of these new cookbooks."