The Optimist: Need a break from the news? These feel-good books can help.

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Get unlimited access for $1 a week You heard it here first. Read the rest with The Post. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP Stories that inspire.   REVIEW Need a break from the news? These feel-good books can help. (Mariner; Penguin Books; Putnam) In these books, good prevails over bad, and the only challenging decision is whether to momentarily put down the book to make tea. By Becky Meloan Read more   Why we love something that’s ‘so bad it’s good’ By Richard Sima   His pride sign decayed as he fought cancer. Neighbors revived it. By Emma Uber   Classic French pastries and the Olympic sports to pair with them By Becky Krystal and Cece Pascual   A Colorado Springs community gathered one summer morning — to take a nap By Anumita Kaur   ADVERTISEMENT   Move over, Katniss — here are four young heroes worth celebrating By Charlie Jane Anders   Potty-mouthed parrot arrives at shelter; 400 people apply to adopt him By Cathy Free   ADVERTISEMENT   Why scientists are marveling at a potential spade-toothed whale sighting By Lizette Ortega   Navy exonerates Black sailors charged in Port Chicago disaster 80 years ago By DeNeen L. Brown   Tua the endangered orangutan gives birth to a baby at Philadelphia Zoo By Justine McDaniel   Enjoyed this newsletter? Forward to a friend or sign up for more newsletters. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Book Club Our weekly selection of book reviews and recommendations from Book World editor Ron Charles. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Optimist or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2024 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact