The Weekender: Perfect pasta, the ‘Succession’ creator’s latest and travel trends

Plus: How to stop being so hard on yourself.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 31, 2025 It's here! The weekend! And, we've got a batch of great stories for you to spend it with. If you're trying to get stuff done around the house, you might consult our latest D.I.Y. column on how to make antique metals gleam. (Did you know you could shine rusty door hinges?) For the readers, The Book Review has kicked off a summer reading challenge. They're not just for kids anymore! And, in case you need to hear it: Stop being so hard on yourself. Christina Caron, who reports on mental health, has three simple ways to practice self-compassion. — Farah Miller Chanelle Nibbelink GLOSSARY How much new travel lingo do you know? Find out with our guide. → Katherine Marks for The New York Times THE HUNT After 50 years in the same rental, she had $600,000 to spend on a place of her own. Guess where she landed. → Hatty Staniforth SUMMER READING Can you check off five items on The Book Review's bucket list before fall arrives? → Nastia Photography VOWS They found each other in a crowd of strangers at a Pride event — twice. Read their love story. → Christopher Gregory-Rivera for The New York Times JUST OPENED Take a look at the most wondrous art in the world, displayed in 1,726 objects. → Macall Polay/Apple+/HBO BRO DOWN The creator of "Succession" is back with a dark comedy that skewers tech billionaires. Read our review. → Kenneth Denyer/Daily Express, via Hulton Archive, via Getty Images B-SIDE A once-forgotten song by Connie Francis is now a viral hit on TikTok. At 87, the singer says she's delighted. → Hoi Chan MIND TRICKS Stop being so hard on yourself. Really. Here's how. → D.I.Y. From door hinges to antique silver, you can restore rusty metal with these low-cost and safe techniques. → Author photo by Philip Cheung for The New York Times MEET THE AUTHOR Find out why Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of the most popular writers publishing today. → Illustration by Matt Chase; Photographs by Shutterstock MOTIVATION An expert offers four ways to trick yourself into taking that walk. → David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. DINNERTIME Here's how Italian home cooks make their pasta taste so good. → Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here, and be sure to check out more lifestyle stories from The Times. This edition of The Weekender was edited by Farah Miller and Kellina Moore. You might also like the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times about The Weekender. To stop receiving The Weekender, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018