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Everything I Read This Month: June 2023

This month, my reading was heavy on the historical fiction — just the way I like it! From mythological retellings of Medusa’s sad tale to sapphic Victorian vampires, the books I read in June really ran the gamut, timeline wise. Read on for everything I read in June — I hope it helps fill up your TBR list!

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Historical Fiction About Medieval & Renaissance England

Lucky for us history lovers, there is no dearth of great historical fiction about Medieval England. As a history lover myself, I enjoy exploring this time period through the lens of fiction. From stories based on iconic figures and royalty to historical fiction about the plague and other calamities, historical fiction humanizes the past in remarkable ways. Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best historical fiction about Medieval England and early Renaissance.

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Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series: March 2023

Welcome to the March 2023 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 the return of Baby Yoda, a historical murder mystery, and some lovely Dark Academia book and coffee vibes.

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Books About Mary, Queen of Scots

As my favorite historical figure, I have read a number of great books about Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart has long been a romanticized figure in Scottish and British history, a doomed queen set up for failure against her formidable cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Mary’s story is so much more than her downfall, though. Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best books I’ve read on Mary Stuart, in the hopes that you might enjoy learning more about this important, and often-misunderstood historical queen!

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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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Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series: May Edition

Welcome to the May Edition of Cats & Coffee’s Curated Content Series! This series features weekly content round-ups of articles, videos, podcasts, and Instagram accounts. I find content that is worth your time so you don’t have to! This month features great bookstagram finds, FAQs on my favorite shows, and more. Check it all out here!

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The Great Courses: The Best British History Courses

The Great Courses are online university-level courses designed for lifelong learning, taught by renowned professors and scholars. Unsurprisingly, I have always been drawn to their history course selection — particularly the British history titles. Explore the best British History courses from The Great Courses here!

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Book Review: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots by Kate Williams

Mary Stuart is my all time favorite historical figure. When I came across this book while browsing Amazon, I bought it without hesitation. I hadn’t read anything by Kate Williams prior to this, and was eager to see how she portrayed my favorite queen. The book did not disappoint. Read my full review of The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots: Elizabeth I and Her Greatest Rival by Kate Williams here!

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My Current Loves: 12th Edition

Welcome to my Current Loves! Check out all the things that I am currently loving in my daily life, including a beautiful new tartan line from Prickly Thistle, my new favorite book, and more!

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