Pam Houston reviews Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder, the story of a young medical student from the mountains of Burundi who overcame genocide to realize his dream of building a public health clinic in rural Burundi. September 2009
In Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide (Knopf), husband-and-wife Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn argue that the key to economic progress in the world lies in unleashing women's potential. Get their suggestions for how you can help. September 2009
You don't have to overhaul your closet to get fresh looks for fall. Our equation: Add a few exciting new pieces to the basics you already own. September 2009
Recipe for Cavolo Nero and Red Cabbage Tostadas with Spicy Shrimp and Cumin-Scented Vinaigrette, as seen in the September 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. September 2009
Recipe for Refreshing Salad of Oranges, Cotija Cheese, and Cara Cara Vinaigrette, as seen in the September 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. September 2009
You know that cream you've been patting on your face every night? Has it made your skin look softer, brighter, more taut? No? Then why the heck are you still using it? September 2009
To gear up for O's tenth anniversary in May, we're kicking off a series of reader makeovers, taking on outdated wardrobes, mixed-up finances, and acres of clutter. If you think you should be featured, let us know right here! September 2009
Your summer grill may soon go cool for another year, but the nation's food festivals are just heating up. Here are six events to enliven your weekend--and fill your stomach. September 2009
Cathleen Medwick reviews Homer & Langley by E.L. Doctorow, a novel about a pair of reclusive brothers and the lonely lives they lead in their Fifth Avenue mansion. September 2009
Elaina Richardson reviews Girl Trouble by Holly Goddard Jones, a collection of eight stories, all set in a down-on-its-luck town in Kentucky, about trapped people doing the best they can. September 2009