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Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman
17 Jan 2023 Entertainment

Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman

An immersive novel based loosely on the myth of Pandora’s Box, Susan Stokes-Chapman’s Pandora is a brilliant Georgian historical fiction read. The novel follows Dora Blake, the orphaned daughter of two classicist collectors who aspires to design jewelry. Throughout the story, she strives to free herself from her tyrannical uncle’s control. Drama and lovely descriptions of ancient artifacts ensue. If you’re a fan of mythological reinterpretations, you’re going to need to order this book immediately!

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11 Jan 2023 Entertainment

Longbourn by Jo Baker

My friend gave me this amazing Pride & Prejudice-themed novel for my birthday and I stayed up super late last night finishing it. Longbourn is a retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice from the perspective of the servants. It was a quaint narrative, giving the reader a glimpse of the world around the Bennet sisters and the realities of daily life.

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19 Dec 2022 Entertainment

The Best Books of 2022

While my best laid plans of keeping a proper reading log fell by the wayside this year, I did manage to get a ton of reading done. That is, I read more books for pleasure than I have since probably high school — definitely since undergrad. While I plan to get into more book content in the new year, I wanted to close out 2022 with a round up of the best books I read this year. I hope the novels and histories I’m sharing here will inspire your next great read!

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12 Sep 2022 Entertainment

The Serpent Queen on Starz

Known for their historical series, Starz’s new period drama, The Serpent Queen, follows the life of Catherine de Medici. Against all odds, Catherine de Medici rose from an orphan to become one of the longest-serving rulers in French history. Learn more about this thrilling new series here!

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Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn
08 Aug 2022 Entertainment

The Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn

I picked up the first of the four Empress of Rome books by Kate Quinn and, before I knew it, I had finished the whole series. In this vivid historical fiction series, Kate Quinn makes the politics and intrigue of the Roman Empire come alive through a cast of strong female protagonists. If you’re interested in some quick reads that are as thoughtful as they are entertaining, The Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn is perfect for you!

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29 Jun 2022 Entertainment

Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series: June 2022 Edition

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of my weekly Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly short-form content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts that inspire and entertain me or make me think. In short, I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month’s Curated Content Series highlights include new historical fiction reads, a jaw-dropping mansion house tour, and a colorful witchy and feline-inspired art page on Instagram. Read on for more!

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