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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME

Melissa Goldberg O ASSISTANT EDITOR “MAKE/BELIEVE,” PAGE 27 One thing my friends and I always do when we’re together is…eat too much food and spend too much money—then swear we’ll do better next time. I wish I could be friends with…Amy Schumer. I met my best friend when…I came home from the hospital as a newborn and was greeted by my sister, Jennifer. Nykia Spradley WRITER “AFRO-MATIONS!,” PAGE 57 My longest friendship is…with my twin sister, from the womb. I wish I could be friends with… Oprah, of course. The best gift I’ve ever received from a friend is…her presence when I didn’t ask for it but really needed it. Alexia Arthurs WRITER “MIGRATIONS,” PAGE 86 My longest friendship is…with my high school crew. Now we all chat in a group text. The best gift I’ve ever received from a friend…

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME

Q What’s the nicest thing your BFF ever did for you?

I was working as a flight attendant, and right before a trip, the guy I was dating broke up with me—with no explanation. I was devastated, but I had to go to work. Luckily, I was flying with my roommate. On our final layover, as I was sobbing in disbelief, she surprised me with an ice cream sundae. I couldn’t help but smile. BREECE WILSON Elmont, New York My friend was unable to attend the 70th birthday party my husband threw for me, so she put together photos with a narrative of our life, childhood through present day. It brought back so many wonderful memories of the years we’ve spent together. MYRL McCOTTER Morehead City, North Carolina Cut my grass! We have a crummy mower and a huge yard. While my husband’s been away…

Q What’s the nicest thing your BFF ever did for you?

Q YOUR SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE IS MORE LIKE… 29% STANDING IN THE CENTER OF A FOREST 71% WALKING THROUGH A FIELD OF BLOOMING FLOWERS STORY, PAGE 53 Q IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY ONE, WHICH WOULD IT BE? 20% CHIC ANKLE BOOTS 80% A COZY KNIT SWEATER STORY, PAGE 41 Q HOW MANY CLOSE FRIENDS DO YOU HAVE? 89% JUST A FEW. IT’S ABOUT QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY! 11% IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS. THE MORE THE MERRIER! STORY, PAGE 94 Q CHEESE: HARD OR SOFT? 40% HARD—OLDER IS BOLDER! 58% AT NIGHT. SO MANY RACING THOUGHTS, SO LITTLE SLEEP. STORY, PAGE 120 WHEN DO YOU FEEL MOST ANXIOUS? 42% INTHEMORNING. DOES ANY BODY ACTUALLY RISE AND SHINE? STORY, PAGE 69 WE WANT YOUR TAKE! TO WEIGH IN ON FUTURE TOPICS, FOLLOW US!@oprahmagazine SWEATER: COURTESY OF A.L.C. BOOT: JESUS AYALA/STUDIO D. ALL OTHERS: GETTY IMAGES.; SWEATER: COURTESY OF A.L.C. BOOT: JESUS AYALA/STUDIO D.…

IT’S RARE THAT I make a big decision without asking Gayle King for her input. Of course, even if I didn’t ask, Gayle would offer. That’s the kind of person she is, and that’s fine with me. After all these years, I know I can count on her counsel, rely on her judgment, and depend on her taste. The taste part I mean literally. I recently hired a new chef after a yearlong search. As you might imagine, Gayle was among the first people I invited to my table to sample his work. Chef Raymond knew just how to win her over: After he heard she liked peaches, he made her a special peach salad to go with our perfectly delicious pan-roasted sea bass. Sealed the deal. If Gayle had disliked Raymond’s…

Great British Send-Off If you thought Downton Abbey had exhausted every melodramatic plot point (a tryst turned deadly! amnesiacs and abandoned brides! a pesky…telephone installation?), think again. The big-screen sequel (September 20) features the Dowager Countess (center), Lady Mary, and the rest of the upstairs/downstairs crew preparing for royal guests: England’s king and queen. Shine the silver, ring the butler—and may God save the Crawleys. Paper Trail Machines might be able to fold laundry and grocery shop—but can they decode Susan B. Anthony’s squiggly cursive? By the People is a crowdsourcing initiative from the Library of Congress in which citizen archivists can transcribe Clara Barton’s diaries, Walt Whitman’s poems, and thousands of other handwritten documents too indecipherable to be read by scanners. To help set the record straight, visit crowd.loc.gov. Street Smarts After his little…

BISA BUTLER is a quilting virtuoso—just don’t ask her to measure triangles for a star flower block. “I admire what old-school quilters do,” says Butler, 46. “But if someone busts out a ruler, I feel deeply uncomfortable.” Instead of geometric patterns, Butler creates kaleidoscopic portraits of African Americans, from historical giants (like Jean-Michel Basquiat or Josephine Baker) to the captivating unknown. Many of her latest collages—a group of Harlem girls, each standing a little over four feet tall; an 1899 college baseball team—are based on archival black-and-white photos. “Some have a generic title like Negro Boys on Easter Morning,” says Butler, who lives in West Orange, New Jersey, and may spend 20 hours layering hundreds of silk pieces to create one hyperrealistic face. “I bring them back to life—in color.” Every…

Change Your World

JASON WARD was 26 when he showed up to his first bird walk, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. “I could recognize 30 to 40 species, and I thought I was a hotshot,” says Ward, now 32. “Nope! People were calling out things I’d never even heard of: chimney swifts, fish crows, American redstarts.” Ward vowed to do better. By day, he scanned documents for a mortgage firm; by night, he pored over field guides. Eight months after that initial walk, he did it again—as its leader. The self-taught ornithologist is now the National Audubon Society’s community relations and outreach director. “You could hire someone with more credentials,” he says. “You won’t find someone who cares more.” Ward fell hard for birds in the midst of personal hardships. Between ages 14 and 19,…

Change Your World

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Baby birds don’t need help. “They often leave the nest before they’re able to fly and learn mostly by flopping around. Intervene and carefully place a bird out of reach only if there are stray cats or dogs around.” There’s no right way to go birding; there are some wrong ways. “You want to enjoy the majesty of the birds’ world without stressing them out—so refrain from getting too close or excessively playing birdsongs on mobile devices to lure them.” Of the more than 50 species of gull, none is a “seagull.” “It’s just a nickname we’ve given our favorite French fry pirates. Some gulls can be found nowhere near an ocean, preferring inland lakes and rivers.” Don’t knock pigeons. “People call them rats with wings. But they can do somersaults in the air and are really…

AS A STRAY in a shelter, Ruger snapped at anyone who came near. But when the Lab-shepherd mix was given a toy, the rest of the world fell away. Megan Parker knew that single-minded concentration meant Ruger was teachable. She’s a cofounder of Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C), a nonprofit that helps canines become detectives on behalf of wildlife and their habitats. After about five months of training (typical session: smell a target scent like rhino horn, find that scent hidden inside a box or a vehicle, play fetch as a reward), the former naughty boy was deployed to Mfuwe, Zambia, as a firearms and ammunition scout. In one raid, Ruger helped find 15 guns intended to kill elephants that were stashed in hiding places like grain stores and a home’s…

MOISTURIZER. I use it every day. Shiseido. It’s really the only beauty routine I have in the morning. Naomi Osaka Why we love her: For the quiet passion the 21-year-old tennis pro, ranked number two by the Women’s Tennis Association at press time, exudes on and off the court. What she’s up to: Returning to the U.S. Open tournament (from August 26 to September 8) to defend her title. What she can’t live without: HAITIAN FOOD. I love legim, which is like a stew. You can make it with vegetables, beef, crab, whatever. My dad used to get it for our family when I was little and we lived in Florida. I’ve also had it in Haiti, where my dad is from. Legim is completely unique—you have to eat it to understand it! UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. I…

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO Gayle

SHINE I love everything about this rainbow-bright clutch; it’s from Nina Shoes, and I bought it in June for Pride Month. I look forward to a time when we won’t need a special month to honor the lgbtq community. Until then, I’m going to carry my sparkly bag with, well, pride! ($85; ninashoes.com) GO Tell me Lin-Manuel Miranda is involved in a project, and I’m there. In his electrifying new show, Freestyle Love Supreme, which I saw off-Broadway a few months ago, Miranda and company ask audience members to shout out a random word or tell a little story. Then, based on the suggestions, the performers improvise clever and sometimes poignant raps on the fly. No exaggeration: I’d never seen anything like it! The different-every-night musical begins Broadway previews September 13. Miranda won’t…

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO Gayle

A few gifts we think are just great for students! Stripe It Rich Everything old is new again, which explains why these collegiate-prep rugby shirts—so hot in the ’70s—are back in a big way. Still waiting for word on a Pet Rock revival. Case Closed Impact-resistant silicone rubber protects AirPod cases and their precious cargo (and makes them easy to spot in your bag), so the new Beyoncé album will sound just as good on the 26th listen as on the first. Wrist Action Cashmere-and-cotton wrist warmers, knitted and hand-finished in Wales, cut down considerably on the chill while you’re cheering from the bleachers. (And a thermos full of hot toddy is never a bad idea.) Display of Affection A jersey that commemorates a big win? Pick a mat and border style, and Framebridge can frame it. A…

O’s Fall FASHION LOOK BOOK

Purr-fectly Printed Animal-inspired patterns are always in (as Adam says, they match nothing so they go with everything)—but right now it’s all about leopard. Turn to page 46 for ways to wear it. REVERSIBLE FAUX-FUR COAT, $950; houseoffluff.com DRESS, Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet, $285; aliceandolivia.com BELT, $148; b-lowthebelt.com EARRINGS, $55; mejuri.com FASHION EDITOR: JACQUELINE AZRIA. HAIR: SARRA NA FOR KÉRASTASE. MAKEUP: FRANK GUYTON REPRESENTED BY WILHELMINA ARTISTS. MANICURE: ROSEANN SINGLETON FOR ESSIE. PROP STYLING: ERIN LARK GRAY.…

O’s Fall FASHION LOOK BOOK

1 PATCH WORK Traditional tweed this is not. The mix of fabric and color adds whimsy, yet it still has the structured silhouette of a conventional blazer. Win-win. Brooks Brothers Red Fleece, $268; brooksbrothers.com 2 STAND-UP SHIRT I’m a fan of these stripes—and the sentiment behind the shirt. It commemorates the year Roe v. Wade was decided, and 30 percent of sales goes to support a woman’s right to choose. 3 PANTS WITH PROMISE These jeans work miracles: They have a minimalist design (a hidden zipper and no pockets or waistband means no bulk), plus their shaping technology makes you look a size smaller. 4 SHINING EXAMPLE This shimmery skirt can go casual or dressy with the right top—a tee or denim shirt for day and a satin cami for evening. 5 BUILD YOUR BLING Stacking rings are always…

Calling all fragrance lovers: Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum ($96 for 1.7 ounces; lancome-usa.com) is dialing things up a few notches. The bottle, nearly as slim as the latest iPhone, is “rechargeable” (simply take it to select department store counters when you need a refill) and can be paired with a protective case if you want to toss it in your purse for on-the-go spritzing. The juice itself is a modern, refreshing mix of citrusy bergamot, heady rose and jasmine, and warm patchouli and cedar. That has the ring of something special, right?…

“This glorious scent is a final ode to summer—a blend of tropical Tahitian tiare flower, vanilla, and spicy pink peppercorn.”—Brian Underwood, beauty director ‣ Beautify yourself and your bathroom with a dry body oil in sculptural glass, a floral perfume with a bulb atomizer, and soap in classic wrapping.‣ Elevate your makeup essentials: Red lipstick is even more glamorous in a gilded bullet, inkpot and dip pen packaging gives eyeliner a swanky flourish, and Deco-design bronzer makes the mundane magical.‣ Swap your plain-Jane ponytail for a fabulous updo with a showstopping hair accessory.…

Getting a Job Shouldn’t Mean Changing Your Hair

HOW YOU WEAR YOUR HAIR IS 100% YOUR CHOICE And at Dove, it’s our responsibility to end hair discrimination once and for all. Dove is a proud cofounder of the CROWN Coalition alongside the National Urban League, Color of Change, and Western Center on Law & Poverty. This newly formed alliance worked together to help pass the CROWN Act (CA SB 188) in California, making California the first state to ensure that all black people can proudly (and comfortably) rock any style they choose at work or school. BEAUTY SHOULD BE UNIFYING, NOT EXCLUSIONARY However, unfair, race-based hair discrimination still occurs. Traditional hairstyles inherent to communities of color—think braids, locs, twists, Bantu knots, and more—have been painted as “less professional” in corporate-speak based on a recent research study with 2,000 women in the…

Getting a Job Shouldn’t Mean Changing Your Hair

EBONEE DAVIS, MODEL AND ACTIVIST When I walk into a room with my Afro, I’m taking up space as a black woman. I’ve earned that space. I claim that space. In November 2015, Ebonee Davis had an awakening. After tapping into the natural hair community online, she decided to quit the relaxers. Some people in her work circle weren’t happy: “They said, ‘Your rolled-out-of-bed hair isn’t going to work,’” Davis recalls. “‘Clients aren’t going to want to book you.’” Davis chose to ignore the warning—and within a month of going natural, she booked the biggest campaign of her career, with Calvin Klein, in which she wore a resplendent ’fro. Her commitment to showing up in the way she feels most comfortable is the kind of authenticity the Afro represents, says celebrity hairstylist…

Getting to the Root of It with Dove DermaCare

#HairGoals aren’t just about style and length; they're truly about having a healthy scalp. Start by choosing a nourishing cleanser (Dove DermaCare Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo) that removes buildup without stripping strands and a hydrating conditioner (Dove DermaCare Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Conditioner) that provides much-needed moisture. Plus, say goodbye to those not-so-sexy flakes too! Here are a few natural and protective hair-care style tips perfect for any season. TIPS FOR BRAIDS AND EXTENSIONS When shampooing your extensions, always focus on the scalp. Start by applying shampoo directly on the scalp and using the pads of your fingers (not fingernails) to gently massage the product thoroughly to remove dirt and/or residue. Try Dove DermaCare Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo designed to nourish while relieving dandruff-prone scalps from irritation,…

Getting to the Root of It with Dove DermaCare

Reese Witherspoon

Q For a lot of women, beauty is a bonding experience. Is that true for you? A: Absolutely. Every Tuesday I used to go with my grandma when she’d get her hair done by Mr. Ray in Nashville, and I would listen to the women gossip and talk about what made them feel beautiful. It was empowering. They would have these conversations and feel ready to face the world. Q: What are the products or treatments that your inner circle is buzzing about right now? A: Facials. Microcurrent facials, cryofacials—they’ve been a big part of our conversations lately. I did a cryofacial [which uses below-freezing temperatures to help stimulate collagen production] with [New York City celebrity aesthetician] Georgia Louise, and it was amazing. My skin looked fabulous for seven days. Q: What’s the best…

Reese Witherspoon

Brief Summary of Important Patient Information about DUPIXENT® (dupilumab) Rx Only

(DU-pix’-ent) injection, for subcutaneous use What is DUPIXENT? • DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used: – to treat people aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. – with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in people aged 12 years and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. DUPIXENT may also help reduce the amount of oral corticosteroids you need while preventing severe asthma attacks and improving your breathing.• DUPIXENT works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of inflammation that…

“I WAS AGAINST VACCINES…

MOST PEOPLE GET vaccinated against diseases like measles, mumps, pertussis, and influenza because they fear contracting a serious illness and they trust the wisdom and competence of the medical community. But some believe the real threats are the vaccines themselves—and on this point, they don’t trust the experts at all. We talked to three women who were once opposed to getting immunizations for themselves and their children but eventually changed their minds. They shared their stories in an effort to create a more fruitful national dialogue about the importance of immunizations. “STUDYING TO BECOME A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OPENED MY EYES.”KATIE GLISSON, 28 | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Exposure scientist and new mother While earning my bachelor’s degree in environmental and public health, I worked at a wellness center where some practitioners would say negative…

“I WAS AGAINST VACCINES…

YOUR SHOT CHEAT SHEET

These are the vaccines the CDC recommends everyone get before age 18: • HepB (hepatitis B) • RV (rotavirus) • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) • Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) • PCV13 (pneumococcal conjugate) • IPV (inactivated poliovirus) • Influenza (a.k.a. flu): Annually, ideally by the end of October. • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) • VAR (varicella, a.k.a. chicken pox) • HepA (hepatitis A) • MenACWY (meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y) • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) • HPV (human papillomavirus) • MenB (meningococcal serogroup B) • PPSV23 (pneumococcal polysaccharide) These shots are recommended for adults: • Influenza: Annually, ideally by the end of October. • Tdap or Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster: Every ten years. Tdap is also recommended during the third trimester of each pregnancy. • MMR• VAR•…

Not-So-Good Morning

AT NIGHT I DRIFT OFF to sleep with blissful ease. But come 6 a.m., I’m a wreck. Unanswered emails and a reminder of an upcoming dental appointment (inflamed pocket?!) escalate to existential terrors: What wrong turn did I take to make such a mess of my life? All before my feet hit the floor. Although “morning anxiety” isn’t listed in the psychologist’s bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it’s a relatively common complaint, says Ellen Hendriksen, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. The anxiety-prone frequently open their eyes to a looming gauntlet of perceived must-dos. Meanwhile, levels of the body’s main stress hormone, which have been rising during the wee hours, surge to a crescendo about a half hour after wakeup…

Not-So-Good Morning

Upright Citizens

DESPITE THE SKELETON’S morbid associations, bone is very much living tissue, just like skin and hair. Our bodies are constantly producing new bone and losing old bone; growth outpaces loss until bone mass peaks in our 20s, says Andrea Singer, MD, chief medical officer of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. After that, loss slowly overtakes growth (that’s why it’s so important to build up bone in our early years). In women, age-related decline in estrogen can accelerate this process—potentially leading to up to a 20 percent decrease in bone density in the five to seven years following menopause. Still, Singer maintains that “weak bones aren’t a normal part of aging.” Genetics do affect risk, but through medication and lifestyle choices, you can help prevent fractures. Start by boning up on these…

Upright Citizens

ON JANUARY 1, 2013, Rikke Schmidt Kjaergaard, then a 38-year-old Danish scientist, was celebrating the new year with her family when she came down with a fever. Over the next 12 hours, she became progressively sicker, and the following morning her heart stopped. Paramedics were able to make it beat again, but her other organs were failing, too. A bacterial infection was ravaging her body, and because of a chronic immune disorder she’d been diagnosed with in her 20s, her spleen had withered and calcified and wasn’t able to fight it. After she went into septic shock, a nurse told Rikke’s husband, Peter, that he should think about turning off the ventilator keeping his wife alive. But Peter didn’t give up, and neither did Rikke. One morning, after 12 days in…

Sweet Child of Mine

IT’S BEEN THREE YEARS since Erin Hearts, 38, and her husband separated. Now that the divorce is final, she’s living in Oceanside, California, with their 6-year-old son and pursuing her longtime dream of writing a memoir. But there’s one area where she still feels stuck and confused: relationships. “I’m drawn to romantic partners who are emotionally unavailable,” says Hearts, “and when someone flirts with me, I find the attention intoxicating, which makes it hard to relax and be myself.” For help making a love connection, she called life coach Martha Beck. Let’s listen in on their first session. Martha Beck: Erin, it’s so nice to meet you! Why don’t you start by telling me how you’re feeling right this minute? Erin Hearts: Good! I’ve learned a lot about myself in the past…

Sweet Child of Mine

Cherries on Top

Check the label on bags of dried cherries: Many contain added sugar, which won’t do your body the same favors as the beauties in this bowl. Red alert: Nature’s rubies have been getting juicy press for their feel-better benefits. A study published last winter in the European Journal of Sport Science found that drinking two ounces of concentrated tart cherry juice per day reduced post-exercise muscle soreness in a group of 20 active women. For the rest of us? A 2018 review of 29 studies in the journal Nutrients linked consuming both sweet and tart cherries and their juice with a host of additional health improvements, from reduced inflammation to lower blood pressure. The fruit’s high dose of antioxidants may be responsible. If you want to put these findings to the…

Cherries on Top

TRU-COLOUR This diversity-driven brand, created by a dad with a multiracial family, offers flexible strips in a range of shades (from olive to black) packaged in a resealable, waterproof bag—handy on pool or beach days. ($7 for 30; trucolourbandages.com) PATCH Made from biodegradable bamboo fabric, this line includes bandages with antimicrobial coconut oil or soothing aloe, plus a panda print for kids. ($8 for 25; patchstrips.com) FIRST HONEY A layer of manuka honey (which, studies show, helps accelerate healing) means these strips are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, so the livin’ will be easy once again. ($8.50 for 12; firsthoney.com)…

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Dear Sarah, Thank you for always being my “can do” inspiration! Whenever there’s a gathering or project, I can always count on you to make magic happen! xo Shelley Dear Chris, Thank you for demonstrating that adversity and tragedy can be turned into a mission to help others. You inspire me to want to make a difference too. xo Stacie Dear Lisa & Eileen, You both traveled a great distance to celebrate someone you’ve never met. That someone (me) thanks you, Que’ & Allison from the depths of my being. xo Taura Dear Nicole, You inspire me; the way you put your daughter first and live through her eyes reassures me that my parenting is OK even when others doubt me. xo Iris Dear Annita, You took a call from me while in the middle of a worship…

1. The Constant Gardener Your trailing bellflowers (above) needn’t wither come autumn, thanks to this self-illuminating and hydration-tracking indoor planter that can sustain a variety of mood-lifting blooms no matter the season. 2. Crunch Time A hearty sprinkling of this gluten-free granola—rich with almonds (a plant-based protein), coconut, and goji berries—is just what your yogurt ordered. 3. Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz When you can’t snag a salad, get your plant fix with one of these vitamin-packed, water-soluble tablets. Each contains a market basket’s worth of greens like spinach, wheatgrass, kale, and algae. 4. Give Peas a Chance Something your bar cart didn’t know it needed: this nonalcoholic spirit, which gets an herbaceous kick from a blend of peas and hay. Enjoy it over ice with tonic or soda once you’re rosé’d out. 5. Drink to That You don’t have…

INLAND (RANDOM HOUSE), Téa Obreht’s mordantly imaginative new novel, comprises two stories that do not exactly intertwine but run, like rivers, in view of each other, sometimes crossing, headed toward a remote meeting point. The first concerns an immigrant known as Lurie, who begins as an abandoned child and becomes—in the opening pages—first an errand boy for a collector of corpses, then a body thief, then a conduit for the dead and a pickpocket, then an accidental murderer, after which he goes on the lam. Eventually, he ends up a cameleer; that is, in charge of one of a number of camels brought to Texas for their ability to transport enormous weights long distances without stopping for water. Mingled with Lurie’s tale is an account of just over 24 eventful hours…

EVERYTHING INSIDE (Pantheon) is a haunting, profound collection by Edwidge Danticat—an answered prayer for those who have long treasured her essential contributions to the Caribbean literary canon, beginning with 1994’s Breath, Eyes, Memory, which was an Oprah’s Book Club selection. The eight intimate tales, centered primarily around the diverse experiences of women in Port-au-Prince and Miami’s Haitian diaspora, probe what it means to love a deeply troubled country, to leave it, and to then come home. With little introduction, we drop into people’s lives midcrisis, just as they’re confronting choices from which there’s no turning back; these characters feel not like strangers, but close friends. In “The Port-au-Prince Marriage Special,” a woman who has moved back to Haiti to open a hotel with her husband is forced to reckon with…

Do You See What I See?

Mixing memoir and incisive cultural criticism, New Yorker staff writer and former Jezebel deputy editor Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror (Random House) exposes what it’s like for women to come of age amid the internet’s vast, mirage-laden wasteland. Considering topics ranging from “the rise of athleisure as late-capitalist fetishwear” to the proliferation of Instagram-mandated, faux-empowering entrepreneurial endeavors that promise “photogenic personal confidence is the key to unlocking the riches of the world,” she reckons with the notion that “today’s ideal woman is of a type that coexists easily with feminism in its current market-friendly and mainstream form.” Tolentino’s restless intellect often shepherds the reader to unpredictable places. In an essay on her participation in the early-aughts teen reality show Girls v. Boys: Puerto Rico, for instance, she somehow spins an anecdote about…

Do You See What I See?

LIFTING THE VEIL

THE BIBLIO FILES From the days following 9/11 until 2005, Amy Waldman’s work as a New York Times correspondent often took her to Afghanistan, a country that was both breath-taking and an “unsolvable puzzle,” due in part to the “help and the destruction” the United States had brought to it. Years later, Afghanistan remains incomprehensible to many who follow events there, and it’s into that darkness that A Door in the Earth (Little, Brown) attempts to shine some light. The novel’s heroine, Parveen, is an idealistic UC Berkeley graduate who was born in Afghanistan. After reading a memoir set in an Afghan village, Parveen ventures to that same village to volunteer at a maternity clinic established by an American doctor. But what she finds isn’t the bustling, heroic NGO she expects,…

LIFTING THE VEIL

10 TITLES TO PICK UP NOW

1 / The World Doesn’t Require You BY RION AMILCAR SCOTT These terrifyingly funny stories set in a fictional Maryland town—including a daring novella about a disgraced professor plotting to upend a historically black university’s status quo—comprise not just a dynamic collection but a whole haven for misfits. 2 / Black Light BY KIMBERLY KING PARSONS In 12 tales as dark as crude oil, Parson illuminates the addictions and desires of rough-and-tumble Texan women, among them an alcoholic who sees doom everywhere after she begins dating a doctor, and a high schooler who falls for her friend and fears being outed by her brutish brother. 3 / Chances Are… BY RICHARD RUSSO As summer crowds disperse from Martha’s Vineyard, a trio of 66-year-olds grapples with the secrets and sins of their youth. Russo, the Pulitzer Prize–winning chronicler of…

10 TITLES TO PICK UP NOW

Reaching for the Star

When she was around, the room reoriented in her direction. I was unable to distinguish myself. I didn’t know how. MY CLOSEST brush with fame occurred in Los Angeles in summer 2009, when I had a friend who knew a famous actress. I was not in the actress’s entourage; I was adjacent. Adjacent to people adjacent to fame is a very L.A. designation. I was 24 and had moved from New York that spring to become a screenwriter. How I would do this I did not know. Whenever the question was put to me by my parents, I would reply that I was young and full of promise and would figure it out. That proved difficult. I lived in a beige apartment on a desolate stretch of Venice Boulevard with a balcony…

Reaching for the Star

THE FRIEND ZONE

Though so many of us are suckers for romance, friendships may be the true love stories, the bonds that really complete us. A friend knows our secret aspirations, petty aggravations, every daily triumph and despair. She’s our memory bank, moral compass, and reassurance that we aren’t the only person on earth who’s equally passionate about season 1 of Outlander, putting more women in Congress, and Hot Pockets. A good friend exerts a gravitational force in our lives: Even, or especially, in moments when everything threatens to fly apart, she pulls us back to ourselves. “We see our friends, and our friends see us, with a clarity that other people don’t—not even our romantic partners,” says Lauren Mechling, whose novel How Could She explores the complexities of female friendship. “To be known…

THE FRIEND ZONE

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THE BARNACLE: An acquaintance who wants to get too close too fast. Known for persistent DMs, daily texts, and liking 12 of your Instagram photos in rapid succession. Don’t be this person. And if a barnacle latches on to you, disengage until they move on to a more willing host. FOBBO (Fear of Being Boxed Out): Watching two friends fawn over each other on social media and experiencing the panic-inducing realization that they might like each other more than you. Instead of spitefully shunning both, nurture your relationships with each. GPS SISTERHOOD: Friendships that are situational—whether job-, school-, or neighborhood-based—and die off when the necessary conditions change. This happens. It’s nobody’s fault. Enjoy the relationship while it lasts. ANTISOCIAL BUTTERFLY: A classic extrovert who actually has few ultraclose pals. Reach out to her…

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The Companion Commandments

THOU SHALT NOT post a photo in which your friend has a double chin or is holding a margarita in a foot-tall plastic cup with a crazy straw. THOU SHALT NOT leave effusive, encouraging comments on the post of your dear friend’s enemy or ex. THOU SHALT NOT divulge personal details on a friend’s Facebook page, no matter how badly you’re wondering, “how did Gary’s vasectomy go?” THOU SHALT NOT make up a cockamamie excuse to cancel plans, forget said excuse, and then post a photo of yourself at the botanical gardens, grinning under a cherry blossom tree. THOU SHALT NOT keep your phone on the table during dinner unless you’re waiting for a call from the hospital or the governor. A 2012 study found that having a phone present during a conversation caused…

The Companion Commandments

Oprah Talks to MALCOLM GLADWELL

THE LAST TIME I spoke with Malcolm Gladwell was when he came onto the Oprah show to discuss his 2005 bestseller, Blink, a book about instinct and decisionmaking. He’d already achieved the kind of household-name success few authors ever earn, and each of his subsequent books—Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath—also became literary phenomenons that shifted our perspective on why humans behave the way they do. Then, as now, I found his ideas fascinating. Gladwell’s new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, is another must-read. It investigates why we so often misconstrue others’ intentions and how those errors can have unfortunate, even catastrophic, consequences. One historical example: British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s faulty interpretation of Hitler’s motives (after their meeting,…

Oprah Talks to MALCOLM GLADWELL

Pumpkin and Oreo

ONE EXTREMELY WINDY DAY about four years ago, my mother noticed that a very young raccoon had fallen from its nest. She watched and waited, but the raccoon mother never returned. My mom took the baby to the vet, who told us it was a girl—and that she had a broken leg. We live in the Bahamas, and our Humane Society is incredible but wasn’t able to care for an orphaned baby raccoon—who, it turned out, needed to be bottle-fed every two hours around the clock for her first couple of months. This was an intense undertaking, but my husband and I were willing to try; we wanted to give this girl, who we named Pumpkin, a second chance at life. The one thing making me nervous was that we already…

Pumpkin and Oreo

Beauty & THE BESTIE

Raina Lewis, 39 HER FRIEND: ILKA SELBY, 47 Like many mom pals, Raina Lewis (above left) and Ilka Selby were brought together by their kids. Chatting three years ago at a Manhattan casting call (Raina’s son and Ilka’s daughter, both 10, are models), the pair discovered that they lived just a block apart in Brooklyn, and their friendship fate was sealed. Though they aren’t neighbors anymore—Raina’s since moved about 70 miles away—they feel closer than ever, and these days Raina especially could use that support: Now also the mom of 2-year-old twins, she’s going through a divorce that’s left her emotionally and financially vulnerable. “Raina’s at a tough point in her life and needs to feel good about herself again,” says Ilka. “I’ve seen pictures of her when she was an L.A.…

Beauty & THE BESTIE

THE COLOUR of MONEY

IT WAS AN enviable dilemma. Two galas on the same night. Luckily, they were at the same place, Manhattan’s gleaming, glass-paneled Time Warner Center. First stop: the fourth floor, for a party raising money for school reading programs. Tickets cost $1K a head for a cocktail reception in a lounge with sweeping views of Central Park. I wore a one-shoulder black Tahari dress and strappy Stuart Weitzman heels. On arrival I was greeted by an acquaintance known to make five-figure gifts to the organization. After some small talk about summer plans (mine: a rental house with friends in Montauk, the Long Island fishing village that’s become more swanky than shanty—Malia Obama celebrated her 19th birthday there a couple of summers ago), I tucked my Ferragamo clutch under my arm and…

THE COLOUR of MONEY

Don’t let fromage frauds fool you: Consult your cheesemonger or the package label—Manchego should be made in La Mancha with milk from the Manchega sheep. Veggie Enchiladas with Pumpkin Seed Salsa Makes 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes 8 soft corn tortillas1 large white onion2 bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), quartered2½ Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus a pinch¼ tsp. ground black pepper, plus a pinch½ cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen3 ounces Manchego, coarsely grated (about ¾ cup)2 cups packed cilantro, roughly chopped1 jalapenoõ, finely chopped (seeded if desired)2 tsp. light brown sugar¼ tsp. ground turmeric⅓ cup raw pumpkin seeds, divided4 Tbsp. lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes), divided1 beefsteak tomato, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Divide tortillas between 2 large pieces of foil, wrap, and…

THE FANCY Zingy spices, tart passion fruit, and sweet banana bring big flavor, while freshly toasted coconut offers texture to ensure you start the day with a satisfying bite Coconut, Turmeric, and Ginger Oatmeal with Passion Fruit and Banana Makes 4 servings Total time: 25 minutes In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp. each grated fresh turmeric and ginger, add 2 cups water, and set aside for 15 minutes (or refrigerate overnight). Preheat oven to 325°. Into a medium saucepan, pour turmeric and ginger infusion. Add 1¼ cups coconut milk, 2 cups rolled oats, 2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup, and seeds scraped from one vanilla bean (split lengthwise). Over medium heat, bring to a simmer; cook until mixture thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt. Line a…

DINNER PRESERVATIONS

MAKING ACHAR, or pickled fruits and vegetables, is a long-standing Indian tradition. As a girl, I remember watching my great-aunt combine oil, vegetables, and a bunch of spices in a few jars, then set them out to marinate into a bright, briny concoction during the warmer months. This is my mom’s shortcut version, which can function either as a condiment for rice and dal or on its own as a tomato salad with a big personality. The blend of spices in the recipe is called panch phoran, which literally translates to “five spice,” and its deep, earthy flavors highlight the sweetness of fresh tomatoes. The dish comes together in about five minutes and has the best texture, thanks to all its crunchy seeds. And don’t be afraid to eat the…

DINNER PRESERVATIONS

Luxe Be a Lady No matter your style, there’s a trend you’ll fall for this season. Check out our of-the-moment picks in “O’s Fall Fashion Look Book,” page 41. COVER 1 On Oprah: Lurex dress, Solace London, $685; net-a-porter.com. Ring, $216; bounkit.com. On Gayle: Knit dress, Victoria Beckham, $1,185; net-a-porter.com. COVER 2 On Oprah: V-neck sweater dress, $425; vince.com. Ring (left), $270; dinosaurdesigns.com. Ring, $5,230; antonini.it. On Gayle: Knit dress, Brandon Maxwell, $895; net-a-porter.com. Watch, Apple Watch Series 4, from $399; apple.com. Ring (bottom left), $4,995; ippolita.com. Ring (bottom right), $4,620; anakatarina.com. Ring, State Property, price upon request; thisisstateproperty.com. AFRO-MATIONS PAGE 57: Sweater dress, A.L.C., $495; alcltd.com. Earrings, $65; rjgraziano.com. Ring (left), Lady Grey, $168; ladygreyjewelry.com. Ring, Jennifer Fisher, $295; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. PAGE 58: Dress, Monse, $1,490; bergdorfgoodman.com. Earrings, $119; bonheurjewelry.com. Bracelet, $295; alexisbittar.com. PAGE 59: Beaded cashmere dress, TSE,…

what i know for sure

We’ve never lived in the same city, but we’ve always shared the same values. OUR FRIENDSHIP has stood the test of time. You may have heard me tell the story, which I’ve told often over the years: In the winter of 1976, when Gayle King was a production assistant at the Baltimore television station where I was coanchor of the evening news, a snowstorm prevented her from getting back home to the suburbs. We were colleagues, not friends, but I invited her to spend the night at my place. We sat up and talked till dawn and have been talking ever since. We’ve never lived in the same city, but we’ve always shared the same values. For years people have marveled at our friendship and sometimes misunderstood it. But anyone who has a soulful…

what i know for sure

THE PERFECT BLENDS HIP

There’ rarely a day when Gayle doesn’t make me laugh.—OPRAH DURING THEIR 43 YEARS of friendship, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have seen each other through births and deaths, marriage and divorce, fame and fortune, ill-conceived haircuts, more than a few great dogs, and approximately 17 bazillion phone conversations. They've shared holidays, secrets, and clothes. They've been side by side on every continent but Antarctica. The one thing they've never done together? Appeared on this magazine's cover. Until now! "I couldn't do an issue celebrating friendship without my BFF," Oprah said at the photo shoot. "Well, I'm thrilled to be here," Gayle answered. They went quiet for a minute as hair was fiddled with and blush touched up. And then Gayle cut to the chase with that deepest of questions, central…

THE PERFECT BLENDS HIP

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