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The Fans Who Made 'Alchemised' a Hit Original

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By Serena Dai Verified
| The Atlantic Daily Newsletter Verified
This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. When I tell people about the new novel I just finished, the first thing they ask is whether it’s sexy. The question is understandable: The book, SenLinYu’s Alchemised, is a romance novel adapted from the author’s own Harry Potter fan fiction, and both genres are known for featuring sex—leading to the common assumption that their readers are seeking explicit scenes. But Alchemised is not particularly erotic.
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Keith McNally, the Restaurateur as an Artist

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By Serena Dai Verified
| The Atlantic Verified
A funny thing about food is that you don’t need to eat it to appreciate it. You can revisit David Gelb’s 2011 documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, or his subsequent work on Chef’s Table, a docuseries that paired sweeping orchestral music with close-ups of food. You can witness the creation of elaborate bites on Top Chef, stan a tormented genius on The Bear, or browse images on Instagram of carefully plated culinary masterpieces.
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The Endless Hunt to Make Meaning of Marriage Original

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By Serena Dai Verified
| The Atlantic Daily Newsletter Verified
This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present and surface delightful treasures. Sign up here. I was a walking pile of red flags when I started dating my now-husband—and I made sure to point out each and every one to him. I’d just gotten out of a long-term relationship, and my ex was still sleeping on my couch. I’d cheated before, on the ex, years ago.
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