Now that we’re deep into WFH, the politics and little irritations of office life aren’t looking so bad, now are they? While we wait to return, here are some fictional reminders of what we’re missing. What are the best novels and non-fiction books about work and office life? Here’s a list of great reads about work and office life and novels set at work.
What is “trashion?” And what are the brands to know in this new fashion movement, which focuses on upcycling and recycling to create apparel and accessories out of everything from plastic to fishing nets? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of the 10 brands to know who are crafting sustainable, eco-friendly fashion on the forefront of the growing trashion movement.
When the going gets tough, the tough turn to poetry. Even if you’re only an occasional reader of poems, there are times when they seem to be one of the few forms of writing that actually offer solace and insight. But which poetry books are most calming and helpful to reduce anxiety and restore a sense of purpose in difficult times? If you’re in a place where you need soothing, inspiration and flights of imagination – or you’re seeking a gift for someone who is – this list is for you. These are the best books of poetry to give as gifts when only a poem will do.
Feeling a bit on edge at the moment? Yeah, we are too. That’s why our ace correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best calming luxury beauty products right now: body lotion, hand lotion, face masks, pillow spray, bath products and more.
Procrastibaking, comfort baking, distractibaking, even rage baking – sometimes the best way to deal with strong emotion is to get into the kitchen and reach for the mixing bowl and the cookbooks. With anxieties at an all-time high thanks to COVID-19, enforced coronavirus captivity is the perfect moment to get comfort baking with a beautiful cookbook. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has 12 of the very best baking cookbooks for stress relief. Grab your whisk and let’s go!
