Julian Adebayo
Trends Columnist
Julian Adebayo cut his teeth as a market editor for a leading menswear publication before making the leap to interiors, bringing with him a keen sense of style and an editor's eye for the next big thing. He is a fixture at international design fairs like Salone del Mobile in Milan and Maison&Objet in Paris. Julian's column, 'The Edit,' is a must-read for design professionals and enthusiasts alike, known for its confident predictions and brutally honest takes. He isn't afraid to declare a trend 'over' or champion an obscure, emerging designer he believes in.
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June's Fiction: Literary Acclaim vs. Hollywood's Gaze
Three of June's fiction titles—Remarkably Bright Creatures and Project Hail Mary among them—are already Hollywood's darlings, actively pursued by the film and television industry.
Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Book Club Discusses Douglas Stuart's Latest Novel in July
In Douglas Stuart's 'John of John,' the Macleods' bellwether ram succumbs to a severe liver infection and is put down by Cal's father, John, a stark event that quietly underscores the harsh realities
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Ashley Herring Blake's Sapphic Romance List: Impact & Analysis
Ashley Herring Blake, a bestselling author, unveiled her definitive list of sapphic romance books, sparking discussion and analysis of its impact on the genre.
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Amy Edelman, Chris Begley's 'The Emergency Playbook'
Forget the lone wolf prepper.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Travelers Are Seeking Deeper Meaning Over Spas
A tour company in Tasiilaq, Greenland, now offers a weeklong trip that includes off-grid, hand-built sauna experiences in remote wilderness locations (according to AFAR).
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Book Riot Sweepstakes Open to Most of US, DC, and Canada
Residents of Puerto Rico and Quebec are explicitly barred from Book Riot's latest sweepstakes, which closes for entries on June 30, 2026.
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Toy Story 5 Shatters Preview Records, Outpacing All 2026 Family Films
'Toy Story 5' pulled in $17.
Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Explore Unexpected Budget Home Finds at Costco's Aisles
A faux hydrangea and rose arrangement, lauded for its surprising realism and design, now graces Costco aisles for $44.
Jun 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Affordable Home Decor Finds at Target and Zara Under $100
Target's new Studio McGee decor collection vanishes from shelves mere days after launch.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How Biology Shapes Blue Perception and Art History
In some cultures, the very concept of 'blue' as a distinct color term is absent.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
The Invisible Kitchen Trend Analysis: Consumer Preferences Shift in 2026
At Milan Design Week 2026, the traditional kitchen vanished.
Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Madeline Cash Builds Serious Business Empire, Securing Major Funding
Just months after her 'Cash Casual' merchandise line topped $5 million in sales, internet personality Madeline Cash launched 'Cash Enterprises' with $50 million in seed funding, aiming to disrupt Sili
Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read
As If by Isabel Waidner book review features doppelgängers
In Isabel Waidner's 'As If,' Aubrey Lewis, a former actor whose wife died of cancer, encounters Lindsey Korine, a stranger whose life eerily mirrors his own.
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Lit Hub Daily June 11 2026: AI Powers Bestsellers Amid Publishing's Reckoning
'The Algorithmic Heart,' an AI-generated romance novel, just topped the New York Times bestseller list for the third consecutive week, outselling every human-authored fiction debut this quarter.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Brooke Barbier's 'Cocked and Boozy' explores Revolutionary drinking
Benjamin Franklin, a pivotal founding father, reportedly had over two hundred distinct terms for drunkenness.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Early Prime Day 2026 Home Deals
Shoppers can already find discounts up to 73% off home essentials, weeks before Amazon Prime Day 2026 officially begins on June 23rd, according to TODAY .
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Spain's floating wall shelves market poised for major growth through 2035
In Spain, the market for premium, design-led floating wall shelves is set for a substantial expansion.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Home Decor Market Poised for Major Growth
In the past year, consumers shelled out 15% more on home decor for personal wellness and comfort — think ergonomic furniture and smart lighting — leaving purely decorative pieces in the dust.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Pinterest's $4B AWS AI Investment Signals Bold 2026 Home Design Trends
Pinterest is pouring $4 billion into AI to predict that by 2026, home decor will embrace 'clownish charm' and 'theatrical glamour,' signaling a bold shift in how we discover and define our personal sp
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Vintage Decor Items Interior Designers Love in 2026
An interior designer recently snagged a pair of high-quality lamps on CTBIDS for a mere $2.
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read