Sunday Paper Recommends—Week of February 16, 2025
This week at The Sunday Paper, we're sharing a book, podcast, and television series that we believe will add inspiration to your days. We hope these suggestions open your heart and mind and encourage you to come together for meaningful conversations.
What We're Watching
The highly anticipated third season of The White Lotus premieres today, February 16 on HBO. This satirical dark comedy created by Mike White dives deep into the lives of the uber rich during a week of vacation in a breathtaking location—this time, we’re in Thailand. Notably, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Maria’s son, joins the cast as Saxon Ratliff, the eldest son of a wealthy family, portrayed by Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey. White has hinted that this season will focus on themes of spirituality, potentially exploring the intersection of Eastern philosophy and tourism. Stream the first episode at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on HBO Max.
What We're Reading
Executive Producer of The White Lotus, Mark Karmine, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of film and television location scouting in his new book On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life On Set with The Sopranos and in the Film Industry. Drawing from his years of experience, specifically as a location scout for the award-winning series, The Sopranos, Kamine unpacks the logistical, artistic, and often chaotic process of finding the perfect setting for a production, while sharing some juicy stories about stars like James Gandolfini, Steve Buscemi, and Lauren Bacall.
What We're Listening To
“A podcast for people who love books,”Bookish with Sonya Walger goes beyond mere book recommendations and delves into the ways that literature influences our lives. Walger, an actress who loves to read, interviews writers, actors, and creatives about the five books that have shaped them sparking deep, intellectual conversations. Past guests include Huma Abedin, Jon Hamm, and Krista Tippett. Just last week, Walger released her own first novel, Lion, autobiographical fiction that explores the complex relationship between an actress daughter and her charismatic, narcissistic father. Listen on Spotify.
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