Reading While Eating for August 30: The Letter ‘R’

Today's must-read links for your lunch break feature politicos' paperbacks and a superstore's stardom. Oh wait, you were expecting everything to begin with an "R"?

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Casey Dellacqua of Australia serves to Li Na of China during their women's singles match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 29, 2012.

Reading: If you’re still looking for last-minute summer reads, check out this list of politicians’ favorite books. (Flavorwire)

Retail: This graphic illustrates the growth of Walmart — or more specifically, how Walmart has taken over the country. (The Daily What)

Remedies: People who had asthma used to be told to inhale chloroform or burning coffee. Be glad your mother never gave you any of these home remedies when you were sick. (mental_floss)

The Reapers: Check out these photos of this Bronx street gang in the ’70s. (TIME.com)

Raccoon: This cat is really protective of its stuffed raccoon. (BuzzFeed)

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