Melissa Kirsch

Spending the holiday with those who support you.

Recommendations for a summer holiday — movies, podcasts, “Stranger Things” and cobbler.

The season is almost here, finally, with all its sun-dappled splendor and glorious clichés.

Phone booths may be obsolete, but they still offer a good model for keeping our phones from taking over our lives.

They offer a double dose of escape.

Today we look at this summer’s crop of new books.

When socializing is stressful, rule-bound role-playing games can offer some relief.

Fill your cultural calendar with Pulitzer winners, piano bars and 24 ways to make eggs.

Our time and attention are valuable resources, and we’re in control of how — and on whom — we spend them.

Next month’s streaming options include new Sally Rooney fare, “Masterpiece” and a new season of “Hacks.”