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This combination of photos show actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore, from left, former first lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who are among a growing number of celebrities who are talking publicly about menopause and women's reproductive health. (AP Photo)

Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs

TV, movies, books and music frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age. Until recently, the same could not be said of the reverse puberty many women experience as their hormones shift toward the end of periods in middle age.

This cover image released by HarperCollins shows "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. Former first lady Michelle Obama will narrate a new digital audio edition of Sendak’s children's book. HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that the audio download will go on sale Oct. 31, the 60th anniversary of the book’s original release. (HarperCollins via AP)

Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

FILE - Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree Jr., center, takes part in a panel discussion during the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Boston on Aug. 1, 2014. Ogletree, a law professor and civil rights scholar with a distinguished career at Harvard Law School and whose list of clients ranged from Anita Hill to Tupac Shakur, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 70. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Charles Ogletree, longtime legal and civil rights scholar at Harvard Law School, dies at 70

FILE - White House Chef Tafari Campbell smiles, Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Social media users are casting doubt about the drowning death of Campbell, former President Barack Obama’s personal chef, on Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday, July 23, 2023. His body was recovered Monday, July 24. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

FACT FOCUS: No head trauma or suspicious circumstances in drowning of Obamas’ chef, police say

FILE - White House Chef Tafari Campbell smiles Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Campbell, an employee of former President Barack Obama, has drowned near the couple’s home on Martha’s Vineyard. Massachusetts State Police confirmed that the paddleboarder whose body was recovered from Edgartown Great Pond on Monday, July 24, 2023 was Tafari Campbell, of Dumfries, Virginia. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, file)

Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard

Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again

Jill Biden has chosen a White House holiday decor that she hopes will inspire guests to feel like kids again. The “Magic, Wonder and Joy” includes oversized decorations and nods to the poem and book “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (November 27)

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Crown hires ‘Big Little Lies’ publisher Amy Einhorn to boost its fiction program

The editor of such best-selling novels as Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies” and Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help” is joining Penguin Random House.

FILE - Professor Charles J. Ogletree Jr. accepts the chairman's award at the 48th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 11, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. A California courthouse has been named for a native son who went on to a distinguished career at Harvard Law School, where he taught President Barack Obama and his wife. The Merced County courthouse was named Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, for Ogletree Jr. to honor for his contributions to law, education and civil rights. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Courthouse named for Harvard law professor who taught Obamas

A California courthouse has been named for a native son who went on to a distinguished career at Harvard Law School, where he taught future President Barack Obama and his wife.

This image released by Audible shows promotional art for “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast, ” launching March 7. (Audible via AP)

Michelle Obama launching podcast based on ‘Light We Carry’

Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast. Audible announced Wednesday that the former first lady will launch the “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast” on March 7.

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

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1. Spare by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)

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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

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1. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)

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1. “The Choice” by Nora Roberts (St. Martin’s Press)

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1. “It Starts With Us” by Colleen Hoover (Atria Books)

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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

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1. The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)

2. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry, narrated by the author (Macmillan Audio)

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1. “The Boys from Biloxi” by John Grisham (Doubleday)

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1. “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama (Crown)

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Michelle Obama launches her new book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.” at Warner Theater in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Michelle Obama opens tour for new book, ‘The Light We Carry’

Michelle Obama has opened a monthlong, nationwide tour to promote her new book, “The Light We Carry.”

FILE - This Feb. 22, 2016, frame grab from video shows Virginia McLaurin, left, in Washington. McLaurin gained Internet fame for her impromptu dance with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a White House reception in 2016. McLaurin’s family announced her death Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Gentilo, File)

Virginia McLaurin, who danced with the Obamas, dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 visit, has died. She was 113.

Correction: Michelle Obama story

In a story published November 10, 2022, about Michelle Obama, The Associated Press erroneously reported that her new book, “The Light We Carry,” is her second book.

Former President Barack Obama gestures as he casts his ballot at an early vote venue Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former President Obama, Michelle Obama in Chicago to vote

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is about to hit the campaign trail ahead of the Nov. 8 election, but he came home Monday with the former first lady to vote.

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the crowd as she presents her anticipated memoir "Becoming" during her book tour stop in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2018. Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Michelle Obama Award will honor student memoir writers

A literary honor has been named for a uniquely successful author: the Michelle Obama Award for Memoir.

First lady Jill Biden set to visit Fort Benning this week

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to travel to Fort Benning this week to visit with members of the military and their families, according to the White House.

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the crowd as she presents her anticipated memoir "Becoming" during her book tour stop in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2018. Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour

Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the crowd as she presents her anticipated memoir "Becoming" during her book tour stop in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2018. Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for ‘The Light We Carry’

Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington.

Spotify launches audiobook store with some 300,000 titles

The expanding audio books market has a major new retailer: Spotify. On Tuesday, the music streaming service announced its long-rumored audiobook initiative, launching a store that includes more than 300,000 titles, including such popular works as Delia Owens’ “Where the Crawdads Sing,” Michelle Obam

Michelle Obama, center, gives two thumbs up to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during a semifinal match between Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Michelle Obama supports Tiafoe in US Open semifinals

Michelle Obama waved her arms in the air and yelled, “Let’s go, Foe!” Down on the U.S. Open court below, Frances Tiafoe was pleased to see he had a new fan.

FILE - Former President Barack Obama speaks during a memorial service for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at the Smith Center in Las Vegas, Jan. 8, 2022. Obama won an Emmy Award for his work on the Netflix documentary series, "Our Great National Parks," on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series

Barack Obama has an Emmy Award to go with his two Grammys. The former president won the best narrator award at Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys for his work on the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.”

Serena Williams, of the United States, acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Reaction to Serena Williams’ loss in her likely final match

Reaction to Serena Williams’ loss in the third round of the U.S. Open. Williams said before the tournament she was preparing for the end of her tennis career.

FILE - First lady Michelle Obama, and President Barack Obama arrive for the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Washington. Former President Barack Obama's presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a Sept. 7, 2022, ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Big reveal: Biden to help unveil Obama White House portrait

It’s been more than a decade since President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, welcomed back George W.

This image released by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers shows "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Boulley, releasing in May. (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers via AP)

Boulley’s ‘Warrior Girl Unearthed’ to come out in May 2023

Children’s author Angeline Boulley will soon return her many readers to the world of her prize-winning debut novel “Firekeeper’s Daughter.”

FILE - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, not seen, during the portrait unveiling ceremony for former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush portraits, May 31, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Obama's presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a Sept. 7, 2022, ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Obama White House portrait to be unveiled at Sept. 7 event

Barack Obama’s presidential portrait will be unveiled at the White House in a September ceremony hosted by his former No. 2, President Joe Biden.

This image released by Random House shows "The Light We Carry" by former first lady and author Michelle Obama. (Random House via AP)

Michelle Obama’s book ‘The Light We Carry’ coming this fall

Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.

FILE - In this image taken with a fisheye lens, Michigan State center Derrick Nix (25) grabs a rebound in front of North Carolina forward John Henson (31), right, during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck

SAN DIEGO (AP) — They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and nautical veteran Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day.

Former first lady Michelle Obama takes the stage during the Culture of Democracy Summit in Los Angeles, Monday, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Michelle Obama urges voters to stay engaged in anxious times

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michelle Obama urged Americans on Monday not to tune out of the gridlocked political system and said voting — and enlisting millions of new voters - is a pathway to change in a deeply polarized nation.

Crooked Media partners with publisher Zando for book imprint

A leading progressive media company, founded by three former members of the Obama administration, has formed a book imprint with the independent publisher Zando.

Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning against Belgium's Elise Mertens in two sets, 6-4, 6-0, during their fourth round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Coco Gauff, now 18, returns to French Open quarterfinals

It’s been quite a visit to Paris for 18-year-old American Coco Gauff. She celebrated graduating from high school and now is into the French Open quarterfinals for the second consecutive year.