Meet My Grandson!

He's *really* adorable. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 5, 2024 Today's Wake-Up Call is extra exciting — and that's because [I've got lots to tell you about my grandson](! Jay is the star of the show today, but here's what else is coming up... - Our list of [books you can't miss this fall]( - [A major prediction]( for who will win the presidential election - Your guide to [a huge sale on home furnishings]( Ready to get going?   Ain't Life Grand? [Katie Couric holding her grandson, Jay]( KCM That's me — also known as Gogo — with Jay, my adorable grandson! I've been in Los Angeles visiting him, my daughter Ellie, and her husband Mark. It's been such a dream, and I couldn't wait to tell you about [my very special week with this very special little guy](. Ellie and Mark don’t want Jay’s mug plastered all over social media, but I got permission to share a few photos with my Wake-Up Call readers... [PREPARE FOR CUTENESS](   Highly Recommended Reads [Book covers for ''What Does It Feel Like?'', ''Mama'', and ''Connie'']( KCM/Amazon/Target Looking for a great story to sink your teeth into? Author, publisher, and bookstore owner Zibby Owens is here to help: She's rounded up [the 14 best books to read this fall](, including novels, timely essays, and a tell-all memoir from an icon of the news business. [SEE THE FULL LIST](   More Stories [Teenagers sitting in front of the Washington Monument]( Moriah Ratner/Retro Report Let them lead the way: Citizen Nation, a new PBS show airing Tuesdays in October, follows a group of extraordinary teens who participate in a national civics competition, revealing how rewarding it is to show up, be civil, and tackle the big issues straight on. [I spoke to executive producer Kyra Darnton]( about this inspiring series. Innovative ink: When women with breast cancer get a mastectomy, it doesn't necessarily have to change the way their bodies look, thanks to this [incredibly effective approach to recreating a nipple](. We teamed up with our partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for a fascinating peek at the process. The doctor is in: Our friend Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a leading OB/GYN and founder of The 'Pause Life, [answers your burning questions about menopause](, including must-read insights on hormone therapy, supplements, weight gain, and more.   The Final Stretch [Donald Trump and Kamala Harris]( KCM/Getty Images Today marks one month until Election Day. Polls are deadlocked, but those numbers aren't the only way to forecast who will come out on top. Historian Allan Lichtman (also known as "the Prophet of Presidential Elections") has successfully predicted 9 of the last 10 races using unique metrics of his own, and his pick for 2024 is in. [Here's who he says will win the White House.]( On the campaign trail today, Donald Trump is holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania — a return to the same site where he was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt in July. The Keystone State is still a toss-up, and we've got columnist Jonathan Alter's take on [what's happening with the polling there.](   Saturday Spotlight [Donald and Melania Trump]( Difference of Opinion In a leaked excerpt from her memoir, Melania Trump writes candidly about a policy of her husband's that she found "unacceptable." [Read More »]( [Illustration of two people standing inside a venn diagram]( Say What You Mean A relationship expert dishes on the difference between requests, boundaries, and ultimatums (and when you should be using each one). [Read More »]( [Dr. Ruth Westheimer]( Feeling Lonely? A posthumous book from the iconic Dr. Ruth goes deep on how social isolation affects us — and five ways to make fulfilling connections. [Read More »](   [''Body and Soul. Take your health into your own hands. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter now! SIGN ME UP''](   What We're Watching [A still from ''Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story''] Netflix Have you all checked out Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix? I've been glued to the episodes — and judging from social media, pretty much everyone else is, too. All the attention on the show is now spilling over into real life: Los Angeles prosecutors are currently [reviewing new evidence]( in the case of the brothers' killing of their parents in 1996. Ian Brennan, who co-created the series with Ryan Murphy, tells us: "I feel an intense sense of relief that Erik and Lyle are getting a new hearing. These two pieces of new evidence have been long ignored and deserve serious consideration. They deserve their day in court.”   Sale Alert! 🚨 [A couch, an armchair, and a coffee maker]( KCM This is not a drill: Wayfair's mega sale, Way Day, is live today until Monday. You can [see all the discounts here](, or go straight to checking out [our favorite finds](. We're already singing the praises of [this non-slip rug pad](, which comes in 50 sizes and boasts 132,000 five-star reviews. [SHOP HERE](   One More Thing If your eyebrows are unruly enough that they need more than a quick brushing, consider [this $6 gel]( that'll ensure your brows stay put all day long. One review even says it's better than luxury brands that cost four times as much! [TRY IT FOR YOURSELF](   Thanks for reading! Want to stay connected? Subscribe right here: 💪 Wake up well: [Body and Soul]( 🍴 See what's cooking: [Good Taste]( 🌎 Explore the planet: [Ripple Effect]( 🛒 Bargain-hunt: [The Shop Edit]( 👔 Clock in: [Wake-Up Call at Work](   Have questions or comments? Drop us a line at info@katiecouric.com. 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