BookBitch Diary: October 1, 2026

Welcome back and happy Autumn!


Book News

Min Jin Lee Was Underestimated for Half Her Life. Then She Started to Write.

A torch bearer for the great 19th-century tradition of social realism, she’s become one of the most important novelists of her generation.

The Country’s First Nature Library Lets You Check Out Camping Gear Like Books

This first-of-its-kind 15-acre “nature library” near Denver lets you borrow more than 650 outdoors-related items for free and features hands-on play spaces designed to combat screen fatigue.

Is ‘The Love Hypothesis’ movie as good as the book?

Spoiler alert! We’re discussing details about Prime Video’s “The Love Hypothesis” (streaming now). Turn away if you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want to know.


Food News

A Food Writer Complained About Steep Prices at an Unnamed Restaurant. Then the Restaurant Commented

A TV host and food writer complained on social media about the prices at a new eatery in Dallas, but chose not to name the place. Then, the restaurant showed up in her comments section.


Good News

The nor’easter disrupted their wedding. Hundreds of strangers came to help.

When roads were impassable and guests couldn’t make it, more than 500 locals showed up with flowers, food, cake and music.


Just FYI, I have a few reviews in the hopper so they will show up as the books publish. Comments are always welcome! Thanks for reading.

Thanks to The New York Times and The Washington Post for allowing me to “gift” my readers with free access to these articles and recipes, a lovely perk for subscribers!

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