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Plus, Amazon’s reading platforms, compared.

The laundry machine for people who forget laundry The old knock on all-in-one laundry machines was soggy towels. Newer full-size models have mostly fixed that. The catch now is something else, and it matters a lot more if you do multiple loads at a time. Wash smarter

The best Advent calendars sell out before December Nobody needs 24 tiny presents in December, but it’s never stopped anyone. This year’s lineup ranges from Lush bath bombs to an escape-room mystery set at the North Pole. The dog gets one, too. Stock up now

The best home services recommendation usually comes from a neighbor. The Readers’ Choice Awards work the same way, multiplied by everyone who voted. This round brought out the most commentary we've seen, with readers crowning a roofing company whose staff kept getting praised by name, a pest control company credited with not selling on fear, and a pool maintenance company that actually picks up the phone when the water turns green. The plumbing and lawn care winners are worth a look too—a great resource to bookmark the next time something leaks or overgrows.

Amazon has 3 book subscriptions. Which one’s yours? Prime Reading, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible overlap just enough to confuse longtime Prime members. It turns out one number, how many books you finish a month, sorts out which is worth paying for. Pick your platform

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The boho comeback, put to the test on an Amazon budget Flowy silhouettes and lace trim are everywhere again, minus 2016’s wide-brimmed hats. Shopping the trend on Amazon can land you in moonlit fog or Spirit Halloween. Here’s how $103 shook out. Shop boho

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