Sunday Links

Things I read, stuff I liked.

Hello!

I hope you’re having a lovely Sunday. My son is home from college for the weekend, so I’m baking him pumpkin bread with chocolate chips to bring back to school. I’ve gotten back into a baking groove, so if you have any good recipes, drop them in the comments (Might there be a Publishing Confidential Cookie Exchange this holiday season? MAYBE.).

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STUFF I READ:

Esquire’s “What I’ve Learned” column is always interesting. I especially liked Ina Garten's responses.

The Wall Street Journal finally published its fall books roundup. I wonder if any titles will surprise you. (Gift link)