The books we recommend as the top picks of the month:

In hard times, Spiegel began searching for a way to learn to gently hold sorrow in one hand and joy in the other. In a series of thoughtful essays, the author opens her heart to share emotional events, which she calls “microjoys.” The author urges readers to open their minds and hearts and welcome glimpses of joy and beauty.

This is the third edition of Perlin’s history of the essential role of trees in the story of humanity, from the appearance o£ the first true tree some 385 million years ago to post-Civil War America, covering all corners of the globe. Perlin writes that we have lost some 500, 000 square miles of forested land, adding even greater urgency to his overall message.

Hazan introduces readers to baking therapy: a way for people to work through their feelings with baking at home. Mixed in recipes are tips and advice about managing anxiety. There are problems baking can’t solve, but there’s no shortage of stressed-out people in need of a little comfort, and sometimes, baking can help with that.

This valuable reference work showcases iconic African American Olympians, and offers readers the opportunity to discover athletes and their notable contributions to sports history. As the author’s note? African American athletes have reflected both racial harmony and conflicts over the decades. The focus here is on the Summer Olympics, not including the Winter Olympics or Paralympics.

Zootopia

From a large elephant to a small mouse, animals live happily together in Disney's Zootopia.

Weekends—$60       $30(children under 6)

I’ve never imagined the movie is so interesting. There are 64 kinds of animals in it. After I watched the movie, I learned more about animals. I would highly recommend this movie to those animal lovers.

-John

I have seen many cartoons of this kind, but this one is surprisingly funny and I love the sweet voice in it. My brother and I just couldn't help laughing from the beginning to the end.

This movie is so well made. I went to see it with my 5-year-old son last Sunday afternoon. I love the beautiful music while my son loves the rabbit police officer Judy very much. It shows that small animals like her can also do serious work.

Best Running Apps of 2024

Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned marathoner, finding the best running app to help you set goals, record metrics(指标), and track your progress is key to sticking with a training programme. Here are the best running apps to help you hit your running.

Runkeeper

Runkeeper allows you to set goals and watch your progress to stay motivated. If you’re into biking or fitness walking, you can track those activities as well. For runners training for races, Runkeeper has tailored training programmes, complete with helpful reminders to keep you on track.

MapMyRun

MapMyRun is a running app that has stood the test of time. It first served as a way to measure running routes, but the latest version offers runners many more cool and helpful features. You can use it to track your runs, find running routes locally or in new cities, and get feedback on your statistics so you can improve your performance.

Strava

If you love the social and competitive aspects of running, Strava is the app for you. You can compare your times with other members of the Strava community or with your own group of friends to boost your motivation. It also has a safety feature called Beacon which allows you to share your real-time location with up to three people while you’re running.

C25K 5K Trainer

C25K features the popular walk/run method of training for 5K distances designed for entry-level runners wanting to ease into running or train for races. With pre-designed training plans, C25K guides you through three workouts a week and keeps track of your progress and routes.