#reader-submissions

#reader-submissions

The complete Pears archive is now open! Slate Plus members can play 100+ games of Pears anytime. It's an all-you-can-eat Pears buffet! Got a word to suggest? Let us know at pears@slate.com. On Monday I read all 178 emails I received since just before Christmas and learned so many new words! Such as: SINISTRAL, AFFINAL, BELLING, EMPENNAGE, CHAGA, RHUM, HOOSH, HODS, PTOMAINE, QUINQUENNIAL, MELENA (ew), LAMINAL, HEPTAHEDRA, PARTITA, ODIST, GOLDENDOODLE.

What's in a name? As people such as Peach, Riot and Aquaman have found, it can change your life for the better, or worse. With this in mind, we would like to hear from people with unusual names about how it affects others' perceptions of you. How has your name shaped your life? Share your experience You can tell us about how your name has shaped your life using this form.

The kayaker who went missing-and stayed missing for so long that rescue teams were at a loss. The seemingly perfect man who conned women-and was brought to justice by his own victims. The following stories pack a double punch, starting with a mysterious circumstance and tracing the story to places unknown and unexpected. Today, sit back and explore five gripping reads that aren't what they seem.

The Guardian has asked TV writers for their favourite television romcoms of all time and now we'd like to hear yours. You can tell us about your favourite series and why below. Share your favourite You can tell us your favourite TV romcom using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.

As September begins, legions of Californians have just wound up their summer travels, which often follow family traditions. Frequently there are lakes involved. Or islands. Or a national park.