Bookmark This is a series featuring all sorts of things we’ve been loving lately. From delightful reads and favorite products, to playlists or podcasts that keep us company as we work from home (or commute to the office) — we’re sharing some of our recent favorites.

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ARTICLE TO READ — Why “Doorbell Friends” May Be the Most Important Relationship You Have // As great as friends can be, building and maintaining those relationships isn’t exactly effortless. And when you don’t prioritize your catchups or hangouts, loneliness has a way of creeping in fast. According to Ritter, this is why it’s so important to become and find a “doorbell friend.”

BOOK TO READ — The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness // “What is the meaning of my life?” is not an unanswerable question, but rather the start of a pilgrimage into unexplored corners of your consciousness. The Meaning of Your Life is your handbook for this journey.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO — The Great Divide by Noah Kahan // A recent release from one of our fave artists, this album is a deeply personal, post-fame exploration of the emotional aftermath of, and “displacements” caused by, returning to his rural Vermont roots after immense success.

RECIPE TO MAKE — Spring Caesar Pasta Salad // This Molly Baz’s very herby, light, but still creamy spring version of a classic cae sal which uses raw unsalted pistachios as the base for the dressing and a healthy dose of mustard and tarragon.

THING TO BUY — Bottega Veneta Giorno Intrecciato Suede Bag // This beautiful bag features all of our favorite things — a drawstring close, convertible straps, and timeless Italian suede. 

PLACE TO GIVE — The Black Mamas Matter Alliance // The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.