Sunday Paper PLUS Recommends—Week of August 23, 2025
At The Sunday Paper, we often discover books, podcasts, films, and other works that spark inspiring change. This week, we are thrilled to turn over our recommends to our Sunday Paper PLUS readers! Our thanks to Adrienne, Valeri, and Tondra for their recommendations. We hope these suggestions encourage you to come together for meaningful conversations.
What Adrienne's Watching
The Better Sister is an eight-episode gripping exploration of ambition, grief, and complicated family dynamics. When Chloe’s husband is found murdered, the return of her estranged sister Nicky sets off a chain of revelations that neither woman is prepared to face. Set in the high-stakes world of New York’s elite, the story unfolds with sharp insight into the choices that shape us and the secrets that haunt us. It’s an intense emotionally layered drama that keeps viewers guessing. Thank you, Adrienne, for the rec!
What Valeri’s Listening To
If you've ever found yourself stuck at a crossroads—career, life, love, or all of the above—Becoming You with Suzy Welch is the podcast you didn’t know you were waiting for. With wit and wisdom, Suzy tackles the big, messy questions we all face, from finding purpose to parenting flops. A bestselling author and beloved NYU professor, she offers honest, funny insights that make self-discovery feel joyful. Thanks for the fabulous recommendation, Valeri!
What Tondra's Reading
The Garden Within is a powerful invitation to stop waging war against your emotions and start listening to them instead. With wisdom rooted in faith, neuroscience, and deep therapeutic insight, Dr. Anita Phillips reframes emotional wellness as sacred work. This book is both a gentle guide and a bold call to live fully—body, mind, and spirit. Thank you, Tondra, for the insightful recommendation!
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