The world of literature brings new books offering hope for the terminally online alongside reviews for Tochi Eze's 'This Kind of Trouble', Rax King's essay collection 'Sloppy', James Grant's 'Friends Until the End', and C. Mallon's novel 'Dogs'.

• Two Savvy New Books Offer Hope For the Terminally Online — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘This Kind of Trouble,’ by Tochi Eze — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Sloppy,’ by Rax King — New York Times Books -

• Book Review: ‘Friends Until the End,’ by James Grant — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Dogs,’ by C. Mallon — New York Times Books -

The music scene highlights California's 'Souldies' scene, the Bard Music Festival featuring Bohuslav Martinu, and pays tribute to rock singer Terry Reid and dancer Linda Hodes.

• California’s ‘Souldies’ Scene Puts a Fresh Spin on a Beloved Sound — New York Times Music -
• Bard Music Festival: An Innovator in Exile — New York Times Music -
• Terry Reid, Rock Singer Known as ‘Superlungs,’ Dies at 75 — New York Times Music -

• Linda Hodes, Dancer Who Championed Martha Graham’s Vision, Dies at 94 — New York Times Arts -

The film industry sees 'Weapons' achieve an outstanding number one opening for Warner Bros., with subsequent discussions delving into the movie's potential meanings and mysteries.

• ‘Weapons’ Gives Warner Bros. Another Outstanding No. 1 Opening — New York Times Arts -
• Have You Seen ‘Weapons’? We Talk About What It Might Mean — New York Times Movies -

Notable cultural happenings include Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson drawing crowds on Martha's Vineyard, and a dive into the locker room talk fueling the 'Bussin' With the Boys' podcast.

• Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha’s Vineyard — New York Times Movies -
• ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’ Podcast Is Fueled by Locker Room Talk — New York Times Arts -