Joan Didion's hidden journal, a revelation of intimate relationships and reflections following therapy sessions

In an exciting turn of events for literature enthusiasts, a previously unknown journal by acclaimed author Joan Didion has been discovered. Titled "Notes to John," the journal was found in a filing cabinet next to Didion's desk in California, following her passing in 2021.

The journal, spanning 49 entries, is a collection of introspective thoughts and conversations with a psychiatrist, detailing Didion's personal struggles with her childhood, alcoholism, and depression. The journal also offers a poignant reflection on her years with her late husband, John Gregory Dunne, who passed away in 2003.

"Notes to John" will be available for pre-order via penguinrandomhouse.com, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. While the exact publisher for the book is yet to be confirmed, the Dutch translation "Notities aan John" suggests that it could be by a notable publisher, possibly indicated on those sites.

The journal entries date back to December 1999, making it the first new material of Didion's to be published since 2011. The publication of "Notes to John" will raise questions about the ethics of publishing such personal written thoughts, as Didion left no notes on how to handle the material.

Didion, renowned for her candid writing style, once stated that she writes to find out what she's thinking, what she's looking at, what she sees, and what it means. This journal promises to offer a rare glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated authors.

"Notes to John" also recounts Didion's relationship with her adopted daughter Quintana Roo, who struggled with mental illness and alcoholism before passing away in 2005. The journal entries offer a poignant and intimate portrayal of Didion's love and concern for her daughter.

The journal will be published this April, with only edits for typos and added footnotes. Fans of Didion's work are eagerly awaiting the release of "Notes to John," a deeply personal and insightful look into the life of one of America's most celebrated authors.