optimism of the will
A newsletter devoted to reading, eating, and family dinner, however you define "family" and however you define "dinner." Written by the bestselling author of the Dinner: A Love Story book series including, most recently "The Weekday Vegetarians."
Chipping away at the inscrutability of modern life, popular culture, and how we feel about both.
Essays, criticism, and interviews on food, culture, and media sent out on Monday morning. Paid subscribers receive additional posts on Fridays and have access to commenting, the recipe archive, and more.