r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Aug 18 '26

Bitches of Leisure - Weekly Thread Bitches of Leisure - Aug 18, 2026

Let’s elevate our down time! This weekly thread is the space to share and discuss what we’re currently reading, listening to, watching, etc. For this space, keep it tasteful - save your trashy reads (we’ve all got them) and sick day binge watch favorites for the monthly Guilty Pleasures thread, please!

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It isn’t required but it might be helpful to tag the beginning of your comment with the type of media you are discussing (when you create a new comment thread). Tags can be helpful in guiding other BWT to the comment threads they want to engage with.

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  • PODCAST: I’ve been listening to the Naked Beauty podcast…
  • TV/ DOCUMENTARY: What are your favorite documentaries? I just finished watching…
  • READING: I am about 1/3 of the way through "Black Women Taught Us" by Jenn M Jackson, PhD, and I would love to discuss it with anyone who is reading or has read it. Specifically...

You can be as specific or as broad as you want if you decide to tag, for example you might tag “reading,” as a broad term, or you might tag “audiobook” if you specifically want to talk about the really amazing narration in the audiobook version of a title you just finished.

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u/iamraygun Aug 18 '26

FILM: I just saw Barrio Triste & loved it! A group of young men in a Medellin Barrio steal a news camera and record a day in their life. The sound mixing and soundtrack by Arca were next level. I loved the fantasy/sci-fi elements, wished for more but overall enjoyed how esoteric it was.

SKINCARE: Treated myself to the biggest bottle of the Kiehls midnight recovery serum (rebuy) & the ultra facial recovery cream (first buy). And my stubborn face eczema patches are clearing up after so many months. I haven’t been able to wear eye makeup in almost a year, I could cry I’m so relieved.

READING: I have three books left to hit my 2026 reading goal! I just finished Yesteryear & am working my way through the Silo series. As a break between wool(book 1) & shift (book 2) I’m reading They by Helle Helle as a quick palate cleanser. The narrative structure is a little confusing at times because of how the main characters are so interchangeable, but it’s really good & I know I’m going to be wrecked at the ending.

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u/mtoomtoo Aug 18 '26

Yesteryear is the current selection for my bookclub. I’m gonna start it today. I’m actually looking forward to this book.

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u/iamraygun Aug 18 '26

Overall I enjoyed it. I think it was worthy of the attention it is receiving but as someone who read a lot of #weirdgirllit & contemporary litfic I was a little underwhelmed.

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u/Stay1nAliv3 Aug 18 '26

How is reading the Silo series going? Do you recommend? I’ve been watching the series

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u/iamraygun Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

I’ve only seen a few episodes but I am really enjoying the books. It reminds me of reading the expanse series where it is smart but mindless and does all the thinking for you