The Reading List: October 11, 2020
Elizabeth
I love space travel (thanks, Apollo 13 and a fun reading rabbit hole a few years ago), and you know I love everything about empowering women — so this look at a two-time astronaut going commercial for the new Boeing spacecraft was absolutely fascinating.
I know, I know — more quarantine mental health content (yes, still following public health guidelines over here at She’s Full of Lit): a guide to making big decisions right now + how sleep helps your immunity.
I really appreciate a good snack board, and honestly, often do them as dinner during these unprecedented times.
Yes, I absolutely bought this shirt.
The New York Public Library put together an amazing list of election-related reads, and I’ve already put this one, this one (by my fellow Sewanee alum!), and this one in my Bookshop cart.
YES, NEW WEST WING CONTENT. Honestly, I blame an early crush on Josh Lyman for my career path (I’m a Chief of Staff), and I’m still looking for my cute West Wing staffer to fall in love with — so let’s make that happen, too.
Jemele Hill is one of my favorite commentators, and her take on Kamala Harris proving herself was just what I needed — like my fellow bloggers, I’m mostly ambivalent about the Dem ticket, but I do appreciate the historic nature of the VP pick.
Moira
A late-stage capitalistic nightmare from ProPublica about the customer service outsourcing company Arise, and its abuse and non-payment of its employees. Absolutely horrific that this is allowed to happen.
Do you love fall and need dinner to come together quickly? You’re in luck.
Matchmaking a red lip, influenced by Ratched, my new fave Ryan Murphy joint!
For those of us who are deeply ambivalent about Kamala.
I’m known to get over-ambitious in my apple buying, so here are some ideas for how to use them up!
Shannon
I was just talking with my boyfriend about this: Trump failed the 3 a.m. test. LBJ’s Daisy ad, while incredibly controversial, also seems applicable—the stakes are incredibly high this election.
Hospitality in the time of COVID.
A deep dive into the story of Britney Spears.
I don’t know why the trend of naked celebrities telling us to vote is a trend, but—it needs to stop.
In case you, unlike me, actually want to wear lipstick under your mask.
