What are you reading these days? Last night, I stayed up late reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai; and over Christmas, my 11-year-old niece informed me that I was talking too much about A Marriage at Sea, which is proof that I loved that, too. Please tell me your list.

For an easy dinner, I’ve been eyeing this crispy halloumi with tomatoes and white beans (NYTimes gift link). Doesn’t it look good? Bonus points for anything you can dip a baguette into.

I’m working on a just-for-fun side project — more on that later, if you’re interested — and searching for 1980s/1990s photos. It’s fun to flash back to those decades.

Finally, Kule is having their annual sale on lots of beautiful pieces, including this sweater, sweatshirt, and scarf. Always love what they do. xoxo

P.S. More fun things, and what has made you laugh lately?

(Halloumi recipe photo by Linda Xiao for The New York Times; food styling by Judy Kim.)