National Book Award finalist: “I just wanted to go where the fun was”
Tania James let “delight” guide her while writing her historical novel ‘Loot.’

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Tania James let “delight” guide her while writing her historical novel ‘Loot.’
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A deep discussion of the memoir about blindness, curiosity, and grace.
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We play our favorite game and check in on the strikes in Hollywood.
Sleep psychologist Jennifer Mundt says it’s okay to not be a morning person.