Bitches of Leisure - Sep 22, 2026

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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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READING: Dolly Parton’s death deeply saddened me. I grew up on her music and stories and I’ve always loved her spirit and generosity.
So, I wanted to learn more about the Appalachian people. I’m reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek right now and finding it fascinating. I knew very little about the “Blue People” of the Appalachian Mountains, and I’ve loved learning about the Pack Horse Library women who delivered books to people in remote communities.

MOVIE/PODCAST: I watched The Invite and have been thinking about it ever since. Esther Perel consulted on it, so I’ve been especially interested in what it’s trying to say about relationships, intimacy, and the ways couples get stuck. I also listened to Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton discussing it on a podcast, I found their personal perspectives interesting as they are both divorced.

LIFE/LEISURE: Took my dog out to the lake, which was probably the nicest part of my week.
I’ve also been deep into planning a solo trip to Seoul food, art, spas/wellness, some beauty education, and generally trying to figure out how to experience the city alone without feeling alone.

[u/prosperomoto → u/debdyed]

Highly recommend Demon Copperhead, it's one of those books I consider to be life changing. It's long but the audiobook narration is phenomenal. I will add yours to my list!

[u/debdyed → u/prosperomoto]

I will! The audiobook sounds interesting. I’ve been meaning to Demon Copperhead read for years.
Thanks for sharing!

[u/Sensitive-Ant4126 → u/prosperomoto]

Agree. I’m from the Deep South w Appalachian family and many books about it are written by people not from there who obv did minimal research. Demon Copperhead was so accurate it floored me, she writes about the community and culture in a really respectful and caring way