1. “7 Ways to Survive this Year’s Thanksgiving.” Readers worried about Turkey Day devolving into a politics-fueled bloodbath turned to columnist Art Taylor for tips on staying sane all the way through dessert.


2. “8 Books to Comfort and Console You.” A lot of people feel rudderless these days (see “politics-fueled bloodbath,” above), so they were eager to hear from E.A. Aymar about titles to soothe their wounds.


3. David Bruce Smith’s review of Tippi: A Memoir by Tippi Hedren. Fans of the star made famous by “The Birds” and “Marnie” couldn’t wait to learn more about the legendary actress’ private struggles.


4. Jennifer Bort Yacovissi’s review of Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 by Edward Sorel. Old Hollywood glamour, courtroom drama, and raunchy escapades between the sheets — what more could you want in a book?


5. “Considering the Classics.” The inaugural installment of Dorothy Reno’s brainy new literature-themed column was a big hit among all you cerebral types out there. The rest of us just looked at the pictures.

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