Anne Lamott's essays are always wonderful – funny, serious and true. The one in today's (Sunday – 11/18/12) New York Times, about the blessings of her imperfect family and their love of books is one of her best – Check it out:  Lamott essay

I'm also reading her new book,  Help, Thanks, Wow: Three Essential Prayers. Even if you're an atheist or agnostic, it's worth reading. She wears her religion in a very light hearted and sometimes hilarious way. And if by any chance you haven't read her classic book on writing, Bird by Bird, order it immediately.