A new book, "Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want" explores our relationship to rest and self-care, and how we can learn to live more gently and reduce our stress from everyday life.

Plus, our Midday Movies critics close out Black History Month by celebrating Black women both on the screen and behind the camera.

Then, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans sits down with "Joy Luck Club" author Amy Tan to talk about her most recent work, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," and what draws her to birding. Then, top event picks for the weekend.

Guests:

• Courtney Carver, author of "Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want"
• Beth Accomando, arts reporter, KPBS
• Yazdi Pithavala, podcaster, Moviewallas
• Amy Tan, author of "The Backyard Bird Chronicles"
• Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter, KPBS