Favorite Books

"There has to be a point with death when it's not a fight, it’s about making peace."

Readers asked for lighthearted book recommendations, and here's my #1 answer...

Three novels I loved, plus the next book on my list.

Including a funny British TV show and a hearty soup to make for dinner.

Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout tells us about writing, rejections, and her page-turning new novel.

A few years ago, my sister sent Toby and Anton the best gift.

Here are 20 great things to watch, read, eat and wear this season.

Four poems about death, love, parenting and loss.