Monday Links

Can y'all believe August is almost over? — xoxo darling, Hayden

While the Taliban's return is awful in many ways, it will be worse for women. Sending a country years and years back is abhorrent and should not stand. 

#BamaRushTok took over the app last week, and I just wanted to re-share my sorority rush experience & how badly it went but that it all worked out in the end. 

OK this is not a drill. I want an armadillo & Texas pumpkin poke cake from the state fair STAT.

How far did you get on this dessert quiz? 

Found this piece about feminism and our 20 year war fascinating. It was something I had never thought of but makes total sense. Also, I want to read Against White Feminism.

20 books to read in September.

What are your thoughts on the new 100 Best YA Books of All Time? I was thrilled to see From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, The Westing Game, Ella Enchanted & The Princess Diaries on there.

21 feel-good movies to get you through a rough week. 

Julia's trip to Ireland looked amazing and man do I want to go back! 

Kinda want to read The View Was Exhausting...

A trailblazing feminist to get your Monday started off right.

The new prime minister of Barbados seems awesome!

Emily's trip to Italy was one of my favorite Insta stories to watch as of late.

Denver pals: Cohesion Brewing opened recently and it's Czech-themed, which is ME.

Look at these new Girl Scout cookies! 

Americans are bad at history, a funny but scary piece on propaganda.