One of our favorite destressing tips for busy women is to read brain candy books and other easy reads — they’re great whether you’re dealing with anxiety (like after interviews or in general), taking a break from social media, or otherwise having problems in general with overthinking or relaxing after a stressful day. Sure, they may fall into the categories of “chicklit” or “romcoms” or even (gasp) “romance” but hey — these are trying times. Which are your favorite easy, lightweight reads when you’re stressed out? We’d love to hear them.
A reader wrote in after a job interview: “I think it went well, but I’m so anxious. … [W]hat to do with anxiety while waiting to hear back about a job?”
The Stone Sky caught my eye after the NYT reviewed the series of which it’s a part (the Broken Earth trilogy) as the “fantasy trilogy that changed the game,” not in the least because the female author, N.K. Jemisin, became the first black writer to win the Hugo Award for best novel. I’m excited to read…
Ladies, it’s been far too long since we’ve had a check-in to see what you’re reading, what TV you’re bingeing on, what movies you’ve loved, and more (games?). What would you recommend? For my $.02, my television habits are probably more erudite than most of my other habits at this point. Right now, my husband and…
Is anyone else excited that summer is almost here? On the off chance anyone has some down time this summer, let’s discuss: which are the best books to read for fun? Which are the thrillers you couldn’t put down — the rom-coms that warmed your heart — the memoirs that made you laugh, cry, think? Which…
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy holidays, ladies! As always, we’ll be on a reduced schedule for the next week or so, with some year-end roundup posts for you to use as new open threads, as well as some deal alerts (stay tuned — I’m excited for the sales this year!). May everyone…
