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Dear Annie: My husband has three children from his first marriage. For the first 20 years of us being married, everything was great. But the last 15 years have been hell with two of the children. They became super religious and political to the point they are always pushing their way of life on us.

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, April 18, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Hope Rises: A Thriller" by David Baldacci (Grand Central) Last week: ...

Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, published a tribute to his late parents on Friday and described the "living nightmare" he has experienced since their murders ​in December.

Just like radio stations of yore, podcasts have long supported themselves with commercial breaks and host-read advertisements. But last year, Amazon realized there could be another way.

Prediction: Pastels are officially making a comeback. The rumors have been floating around a while, but now it’s official. “Miami Vice” is poised to change fashion choices for a new generation, Variety reports.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I know that I should never invite guests to a party and require them to contribute food or money. But how does that work with political fundraising parties?

The reputation of some distinct pieces of music precedes them. The kind that sends shivers down spines and evokes goosebumps, no matter how many centuries seem to pass . Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem” is one of those pieces.

Dear Doctors: A few years ago, you mentioned a study on the idea that GLP-1 drugs might have a protective effect for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. I assume that the study is finished now. Is it possible to summarize the outcomes of that trial?

Dear Annie: From the outside, my life looks steady and full. I have a thoughtful husband, grown children who stay in close touch, dear friends and work that gives my days purpose. I know I am fortunate, which only makes it harder to admit how much I am struggling in private.

The leaves are raked, the early weeds have been pulled and the plant shopping lists are standing at the ready. It must be plant sale season.

Between yet another run of shows with West Coast legend E-40 and a return to the Knitting Factory stage he has known so well, Tech N9ne’s two-night Spokane residency looks to be a true homecoming.

The Grammy-nominated quartet Della Mae will be bringing their bluegrass, indie-folk and Americana sound to the Bing Crosby Theater.

He’s green. He’s grumpy. And he would love nothing more than to be left alone.

Playwright Bryan Harnetiaux wants to make it clear that “Squalor” is not about him.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a young college student, but my dilemma seems to be shared by almost everyone I know. On campus and at home, I am subjected to the advances of evangelists for various causes – not only religious, but also political.

Since food writer Molly Stevens published her cookbook “All About Braising” in 2004, she’s often wondered why it still resonates. To this day, she regularly hears from readers old and new, which is a good thing, because Stevens says she never tires of talking about braising.

Millions of Americans start their days with a cup (or three) of rich coffee made from freshly roasted beans.

Spring in the Inland Northwest is an invigorating time of year. The warming temperatures and increasing daylight hours are melting the winter doldrums away. The vast, rolling fields of Eastern Washington and North Idaho are turning green with emerging crops of wheat and other grains, potatoes, lentils and beans. Farmers are fully engaged in the new growing season.