Sunday Paper PLUS Recommends—Week of December 8, 2024
At The Sunday Paper, we often discover books, podcasts, films, and other works that move the needle and spark inspiring change. This week, we are thrilled to hand the mic again to our Sunday Paper PLUS readers! Our thanks to Theresa, Nancy, and Heather for their recommendations. We hope what they suggest below opens your heart and mind.
What Theresa Serafino Is Reading
Robin Wall Kimmerer, the Indigenous Scientist behind the New York Times bestseller, Braiding Sweetgrass, is back with a new book––The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Taking her cues from the Serviceberry, a highly adaptable plant that provides an abundance of sweet, juicy berries to the entire natural community, Kimmerer asks how we can embody reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude as a society in order to not just survive, but flourish.
What Nancy Schulz Is Listening To
Psychologist and Yale Professor, Dr. Laurie Santos, dives deep into the science of happiness in her podcast, The Happiness Lab. Starting with the premise that our minds often lie to us about what truly makes us happy, Dr. Santos shares some surprising and inspiring stories about making choices that lead us towards a more fulfilling life. Recent topics include: why giving feels good; the power of awe; and learning how to disagree and argue better. Listen here.
What Heather Wilson Is Watching
This is the season for the Christmas-themed romantic comedy. Of course, there are several well-loved classics: Love Actually, The Holiday, When Harry Met Sally to name a few. But, if you’re looking for something new, check out Our Little Secret, now streaming on Netflix. Starring Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding as former partners who are unexpectedly reunited for a holiday weekend, Our Little Secret scratches your itch for a hilarious––and surprisingly unpredictable––screwball Christmas comedy.
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