17 Books Scary Mommy Editors Absolutely Devoured In October 2026

Here are the best books we read this October, from Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel and a Booker-shortlisted Strout to spooky classics.

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"It's very fateful, a lot on our shoulders": with those taking off and landing at Ben‑Gurion Airport

The young woman who returned especially after a long trip, the couple who postponed their vacation in Georgia, the citizens who came back after years in New York and the Netherlands, and the couple who moved to Miami a year ago: Israelis describe the journey they went through to put a single note into an envelope

Scary Mommy10/27/2026

10 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Sides That Genuinely Reheat Well

No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen while all your favorite people are in the living room. These make-ahead Thanksgiving sides that reheat well can help.

MIT News10/27/2026

Learner collaborates with MIT peers to develop book of AI insights

Prabha Jha used her experience with MIT Open Learning’s program for senior executives to develop AI solutions for her employer, Verizon, and to write a book.