BEST
SUMMER
EVER
HUFFINGTON
05.26.13
novel Joyland, young adult author Una LaMarche on life lessons
learned at summer camp, and an
interview with Frances Ha star
Greta Gerwig.
Elsewhere in the issue, Christopher Rosen looks at this summer’s movie offerings and finds
that “old is new,” going so far
as to provide a breakdown of
the last 15 years of Hollywood’s
predilection for sequels, prequels, remakes and adaptations.
We also look at the top reasons
summer vacations go wrong —
from bedbugs and breakups to
pickpockets and hangovers. And
Jason Linkins memorably describes summer, and particularly
the “silly season” month of August, in Washington, D.C.: “Pretty soon, the relative humidity
and wretched air quality index
will combine to make the entire
D.C.-Metro area a sweltering,
inhospitable environment that
feels like you are walking around
inside the jockstrap of the
world’s first gorilla-triathlete.”
Finally, we’re sharing tips and
new twists on how to make the
most of beloved summer pas-
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR
times: a survey of the season›s
top fashion trends, a celebration
of surf music, how to take the
stress out of swimsuit shopping, a
We’ve brought
together a range
of voices and features
reflecting on the spirit
of summer, starting
with comprehensive
(and yes, opinionated)
guides to the best of
entertainment, culture
and lifestyle.”
guide to grilling the perfect summer burger and the results of our
taste test of summer beers. So
kick back, relax, and
let the summer begin...
ARIANNA