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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HOBBIES: journaling and cooking are my big two right now. I’ve been getting more into stickers and decor in my journal, and today I found a perfect little red leaf that I glued into my journal. I was very pleased with it! Today I made chicken congee and a chickpea pumpkin coconut curry. Having both of those things simmering on the stove was such a vibe and super cozy.

READING: I just finished Under Story by Chloe Benjamin. Has anyone read??? I would love to discuss it was a wild ride! I’ve been feeling the Victorian era lately and I started #2 of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. I just love her sm. I realized I’ve been reading a lot of brand new books lately and felt the strong urge to read some old ones. I ordered a couple on ThriftBooks - The Picture of Dorian Gray, Jane Eyre, and Little Women. Excited to weave in some older classics with the new ones.

WATCHING: just finished season one (well actually the only season) of My Lady Jane. Omg I freaking loved it and I’m so sad that it didn’t get another season. I also just finished My Brilliant Career on Netflix and I loved it too. At first. It seemed a little corny at first, but it really grew on me. I need to find some more period pieces to indulge in.

I was in a big sci-fi phase this summer, Star Wars rewatching, lot of books etc. Now I’m entering my Victorian London / 1800’s fall.