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Judy In Full Bloom

For more than 50 years, Judy Blume's books (like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Blubber, and Deenie) have guided teens and young adults through some of the more taboo parts of adolescence, from periods and body hair to masturbation and first sexual relationships.

To Her, with LOVE

What makes the relationship between mother and daughter so fraught, so ferociously loving, so freighted with meaning whether you speak daily or she's been dead 20 years? Four women weigh in on the wonders of this singular bond.

What's Up, Doc?

If you're considering an in-office treatment, these are the ones dermatologists deem most effective.

GREAT SKIN AT EVERY AGE

As we're sure you've noticed, your skin changes almost as frequently as the science does. The good news: A calm, clear complexion is more achievable than ever. Today's formulas contain immensely helpful active ingredients, says New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo, MD. And many penetrate better because they're delivered in extended-release, encapsulated, and increasingly smaller molecules. To help you navigate this ever-evolving world, we've gathered our most enduring skincare wisdom, plus all the upgrades and updates you'll want to know about.

WHAT'S Beautiful TO YOU?

A Renaissance painting, a flawless double axel-yes, of course. But also, perhaps, a small or curious or simple thing only you can appreciate. On the pages to come, behold the proof that, if you are willing to take the time and really look, beauty is all around us.

Books for Every Mother

Celebrate the mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, godmothers, and all the other motherish women in your life with a book that honors their gifts.

Spring Reading Is Here!

Now is the time to stock up on the freshest, most delectable books of the year. Read them in the backyard, read them on the back deck-or just read them under the covers instead of getting to work in your flower bed.

Introducing Hello Beautiful

This excerpt from the 100th Oprah's Book Club pick has it all: first love, nosy sisters, embarrassing dads, and a little poetry.

The Ties That Bind

Puerto Rican artist Gabriella N. Báez combines family photos and archival materials into works that strike a deep, visceral chord. Yearning, after all, is universal.

FINISH STRONG

To stay fit and vibrant for decades to come, follow a longevity doctor's orders: Make a wish list of 10 activities you'd like to kick butt at when you're 100, and gear your workouts to all of them now.

Party on a Platter

To celebrate mom, dad, or just the thrill of warmer days, whip up this menu from superstar chef Yotam Ottolenghi. And for a splash of White Lotus chic-why not?-serve it all on colorful dishes like these, designed by the dream host himself.

In Pursuit of Perfection

To make peace with aging, writer and actor Jenny Mollen suggests we savor the present rather than long for the past.

THE HAIR AND NOW

What's at the root of our hair choices? Three writers unravel the state of their strands.

The Truth About Inflammation

This chronic condition can have a not-so-great impact on your skin. Here's what you need to know about it.

By the Skin of My Teeth

Jenna Lyons is a fashion megaforce and a beauty entrepreneur with a big secret: She's spent her whole life trying not to feel like an ugly outsider.

How to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be

Just who is the real you? If yow’re not 100 percent sure, take anumber and turn the page. We’ve got some key advice to help you figure it out.

23 Questions

Every woman should ask herself in 2023

Defining CLEAN Beauty

It’s the crypto of the beauty industry—trendy, growing, and no one can explain what it is very easily. To get to the bottom of it, we spoke with dozens of experts to clarify the category and guide us toward formulas that feel good, work well, and make a dent in the environmental problems we face.

The Holy Mountain

An aging mother in the hospital, and a world of temples in Japan.

Rhyme and Reason

Anew biography of poet Phillis Wheatley explores the life of the first African and third woman in the American colonies to publish a book of poems and what her voice might mean to us now.

The Write Way

Rupi Kaur on her latest book, Healing Through Words, and finding one’s defiant voice.”

THE RESET WORKOUT

Whether you're looking for a new routine or just want to get off the couch, thanks to modifications for every fitness level, this ballet-inspired plan will help clear the cobwebs and build a stronger you.

How to Be Alone (Without Dreading It)

A former monk and the author of 8 Rules of Love shares strategies for embracing solitude.

FROM WELLNESS TO WHOLENESS

One woman explores a state of fulfillment no app or gadget can track.

Does Your Bra Undermine Your Self-Confidence?

Getting the support you need from your lingerie and no, it’s not underwire).

The Genius of Patti Smith

With A Book of Days, the iconic artist cements her status as literary rock star.

Naomi Watts

The actress and Onda Beauty cofounder has a new venture she’s passionate about. Providing both educational resources and science-backed products, Stripes is a community created for people in all stages of menopause. Here, she tells us about it.

Citizen Artist

Newly anointed U.S. poet laureate Ada Limon talks the power of poetry.

Long and Winding Road

Revered author Cormac McCarthy’s two new novels are ode and elegy to his remarkable oeuvre.

Nevertheless, They Persisted

Celeste Ng’s latest is a galvanic and urgent novel of social and familial upheaval.