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Is there anything special about human beings? A long list of characteristics—some obvious, some surprising—sets humans apart from other creatures. (Who knew that having a chin was so unusual?) Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visi ...  Show more

As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a bonus episode designed to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. In this episode, I talk with writer Ben Markovits about his acclaimed new novel, “The Rest of Our Lives” (available at bit.ly/4lbfDTq). The novel follow ...  Show more

From the author’s bestselling novel “Like Water for Chocolate,” today’s quote is a testament to love and devotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote, pulled from Bennett’s highly praised novel, The Vanishing Half, is a poetic reflection on the functions of the heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

From the bestselling novel Blindness, today’s quote poses a rhetorical question about living in the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Life’s simple pleasures are at the center of today’s quote, taken from The Hobbit—Tolkien’s fantastical tale of adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices