Sunday Paper PLUS Recommends—Week of March 29, 2026
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 Anne, Jennifer, and Patti for their recommendations. We hope these suggestions open your heart and mind and encourage you to come together for meaningful conversations.
What Anne Yurik is Watching
A series of killings was brought to an end 28 years ago thanks to the brilliant Dr. Kay Scarpetta, but what if she put away the wrong man? Almost three decades after her career-making case, forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns as Chief Medical Examiner to take on a new and grisly murder, which too closely resembles the killings from her past. Was Dr. Scarpetta right 28 years ago, or is the “Southside Strangler” still on the loose? Starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, Scarpetta is based on the first and bestselling novels by Patricia Cornwell, who makes a cameo! This twisting murder mystery will leave you questioning everyone and everything until the very end. Stream all episodes now on Prime Video.
What Jennifer Roth is Reading
Hope is your new most useful skill in the workplace, according to author Jen Fisher. In her new book, Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing, Fisher wants to help her readers find a new approach to the workplace while using hope as their top skill. When encouraging hope, it can provide a better environment for employees to thrive, creating more sustainable performances and less burnout. Drawing on her own experiences and research, this book is an insightful look at the importance of prioritizing the wellbeing of employees, and exactly how we can do it.
What Patti Peterson is Listening To
Grammy-nominated vocalist Alex Isley is shining with her “most personal work yet.” When the City Sleeps, her major label debut, combines R&B, soul, and jazz across 15 dreamy, late-night tracks that feel like the thoughts you can't shake once the world goes quiet. Featuring collaborations with James Fauntleroy and Syd, this is the album you will keep coming back to long after the city wakes up. Stream When the City Sleeps now, and see Alex perform on tour, kicking off May 26, 2026. Click here to find a city near you!
What Maria Shriver is Watching
This week, Maria is giving a special recommendation for the new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Chris Pratt voices Mario, who finds himself on another adventure with Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and two new members: Yoshi and Rosalina. Having just saved Luigi from the evil Bowser, they now have to travel across the galaxy after he escapes with his son, Bowser Jr. Battling new enemies and discovering new worlds, Mario and his crew might need some extra power-ups to stop Bowser and Bowser Jr. from a galactic takeover. Warp into theaters on Wednesday, April 1st for this new release!
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