The Weekender: The Grammys, decluttering and an easy Bolognese

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View in browser|nytimes.com February 1, 2025 Welcome back to The Weekender. Times editors have handpicked the week's best stories about culture, ideas and the ways we live. Let's dive in. The Grammys are tomorrow night; our critic A.O. Scott showed us what he loves about a poem (that he swears did not make him cry); and we've found the easiest way to feel more organized before the weekend ends. Julia Spicer for The New York Times; Getty Images; Sonny Figueroa/The New York Times; Warner Bros. MOOD BOARD What inspired Billie Eilish's Grammy-nominated album? Let her show you. → Ye Fan for The New York Times LUDDITE CLUB In high school, they started a group to escape social media's grip. Now, they're gaining new converts. → Winnie Au for The New York Times DREAM HOME She's raising her daughter in her own childhood apartment. → Isabella Cotier CLOSE READ Our critic A.O. Scott swears this poem didn't make him cry. → THE DOG PILOT He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, but the trip would not go according to plan. → NBC Universal S.N.L. 50 Relive those memorable "Saturday Night Live" sketches where actors broke character. → Anna Haifisch GOALS The easiest way to feel more organized might surprise you. → Grgo Jelavic/Pixsell, via Sipa Usa TRAVEL Bans, fees, taxes: Can anything stop overtourism? → The New York Times WHAT TO READ These 20 standout books are coming in February. → Bleecker Street WHAT TO WATCH A marvelously inventive sci-fi romance pokes at a simple question. → David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. WHAT TO COOK This hearty Bolognese isn't just quick and budget-friendly; it's also full of rich flavors. → Thanks for reading. For more culture and lifestyle stories from The Times, click here. Sign up for The Weekender Unwind with stories about culture, ideas, and the ways we live, love, dress, travel and eat. Get it in your inbox 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. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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