What are you up to this weekend? I’m hoping to enjoy a trusty selection of fall favorites: a long walk with Daisy in crisp autumn morning air, raking (just a few) leaves, and baking something that makes my entire home smell like cinnamon and cloves.
I hope you have something to look forward to these next few days, and that this collection of interesting reads and favorite things helps ease you into that weekend frame of mind.
My favorite finds from around the web:
I offer gift links for articles whenever possible (you may still need to create an account with the publication); if there’s no gift link and you’re not a subscriber, check to see if your library carries the publication or use a bookmarking service.
65 Essential Children’s Books. (The Atlantic gift link) “No single trait unifies the works below, but each represents a feat of artistry, voice, or complexity that we found exceptional. They are the kinds of books that will be cherished well into the future, worn from use and perhaps replaced more than once.”
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Coffee Drinker in 2025. (Wall Street Journal gift link) “Roasted coffee prices at the grocery store are up 22% in the past year, more than any other item tracked by the government. Prices at some coffee shops are going up too. $10 latte, anyone?”
I intended to tell you about Anthropologie’s Beauty Advent Calendar (my verdict after purchase: good but not great, but perhaps great if you like scents—especially vanillas), but then I got lost in their 2026 calendar offerings: puzzle countdowns from Anthro and Joy LaForme and The New Yorker! This stationery calendar with Papier and this Meri Meri charm bracelet calendar. And did we know Michael Storrings made a wall calendar?
What I’ve been reading lately: the new and the notable. (MMD) I finished three hefty doorstoppers this month!
How to have an analog fall. (Keepsake) Opting for physical media, watching movies instead of rewatching television, never going anywhere without paper and pen? I’m here for it.
25 Classic Murder Mystery Books to Read This Autumn. (Town & Country) ‘Tis the season.
Last weekend Will made the All the Spices Cake from Yossy Arefi’s Snacking Cakes and it was fabulous; this Yossy recipe from NYT Cooking (gift link) isn’t an exact match but it’s darn close!
Keri Russell’s Emotional Transparency Has Anchored Three Decades of TV. (The New Yorker) I loved this profile. Will and I can’t wait to watch The Diplomat season 3 that just came out last night.
8 Regional Chilis That Define America — and Where to Try Them. (Food & Wine) Which regional style is your favorite?
The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist. (The Guardian) “Libraries just aren’t used to thinking of themselves as targets for major crime.”
Away just brought back their most requested color of all time: blush pink. I’ve had my original pink carry on for going on ten years and people in my house know I still say “gosh I love my suitcase” every time I travel.
Books that feel like your favorite comfort tv shows. (What Should I Read Next?) So relatable right now.
How Diane Keaton Invented Her Singular Style: Audacious, Gutsy and Independent. (The Hollywood Reporter) “Keaton “had a completely different idea of what the image of stardom should be — she wanted to be a relatable person first, a star second.’”
Where writers write: 12 Booker Prize 2025 nominees share their writing spots. (Wallpaper*) “Just like the variety of the longlist, the spaces range from the mundane to the monastic. There are kitchen tables, laptops open amongst the charming chaos of daily life, and desks appropriately equipped with the tools of the job, from laptop stands to ergonomic office chairs.”
Sweatshirts you’ll want to wear all fall and winter. (MMD) Everybody loves sweater weather, but sweatshirts are the unsung heroes of cozy season. These are a few of my faves.
Don’t miss these posts:
12 classics on audiobook. A tried-and-true method for reading classics.
6 tips to help you tackle a classic novel. There’s no need to be intimidated!
31 spooky (but not too scary) books for your fall reading list. If you hate horror but are still up for a spine-chilling read, this is the list for you.
Have a great weekend!