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What I Learned Growing Up With Female Characters

In her first piece for the Attic, Grusha Singh shares four valuable lessons she learned from childhood favorites.

LiteratureGrusha SinghJuly 20, 2019children's literature, lit, literature, female characters, Grusha Singh, contributor posts, contributor post, Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley, Little Women, Amy March, Nancy Drew, Alice in Wonderland, comforting thingsComment

Donald Trump is a Racist, and We Should Say It

Examining recent statements by both the president and journalists, Editor At Large Lauren Olmeda isn't afraid to call racism for what it is, and reasons why we should do the same.

PoliticsLauren OlmedaJuly 18, 2019Donald Trump, Ilhan Omar, politics, US Politics, racism, Lauren OlmedaComment

How to Dress Like You're In Costalegre

In this edition of How To Dress Like Your Novel, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel Reyes look to the recently released Costalegre, exploring its themes of environment, art, and mother-daughter relationships, each interpreting these through their own lens.

Fashion, LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesJuly 17, 2019How To Dress, how to dress like your novel, Costalegre, literature, literature inspired fashion, Courtney Maum, Peggy Guggenheim, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, summer, summer fashion, popular, travel through the pages, Fashion Essays, Summer FashionComment

Win a Copy of Costalegre!

To celebrate the release of Courtney Maum’s Costalegre, we’re partnering with Tin House to giveaway 3 copies!! Read on to see how you can enter!

LiteratureRaquel ReyesJuly 16, 2019Costalegre, Courtney Maum, giveaway, summer reading, summer reads, summer, Instagram, instagram giveaway, travel reads, mexico, surrealismComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 10

Midway through July, the Attic on Eighth writers chime in to share what it is they’re reading this summer.

Cooking to Cook, Vol. 3: The Croque Monsieur

For her latest entry in Cooking to Cook, Raquel talks France in the summer and makes her favorite sandwich from the beloved land.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkRaquel ReyesJuly 14, 2019Raquel Reyes, cooking to cook, croque monsieur, grilled cheese, france, travel, french food, summer, cooking, recipes, grilled cheese recipe, food, food and drink

The Lush, Tempestuous World of Costalegre

Combining art, youth, and longing, Creative Director Raquel Reyes describes why Courtney Maum's forthcoming Costalegre is the perfect summer read.

LiteratureRaquel ReyesJuly 13, 2019Courtney Maum, Costalegre, book reviews, Raquel Reyes, summer reads, surrealism, mexico, world war two, coming of age, diaries, literature, summer, summer reads 2019, popular, travel through the pages

My Last Days of Pompeii

Beauty Editor and Classics Aficionado Rory Mara takes us on journey to the city of Pompeii, first through the pages of The Last Day’s of Pompeii and then through a visit to the landmark city itself.

Travel, LiteratureRory MaraJuly 11, 2019My Last Days of Pompeii, The Last Days of Pompeii, Pompeii, Italy, historical travel, history, Rome, Roman Empire, cultural travel, Rory Mara Comments

Comforting Things, Vol. 2: Heat Wave Edition

Facing heat wave after heat wave, distress is to be expected. Hoping for relief, members of The Attic share their methods for handling the uncomfortable parts of summer.

LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 10, 2019comforting things, comforting reads, comfort, summer, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rachel Tay, Rory Mara, beauty, aromatherapy, fashion, heat wave, popularComment

Introducing Eight Francophone Authors

Freeing the Francophonie of its clichés and old white men, Milena Le Fouillé shares her favorite Francophone writers to know.

Culture, LiteratureMilena Le FouilléJuly 8, 2019France, Francophonie, Francophone Culture, la francophonie, french writers, French literature, Francophone Literature, Francophone Authors, Milena Le Fouillé, travel through the pagesComment

What We're Watching, Vol. 3

Relying on entertainment to keep us cool, three Attic writers share their summer binge-watches and what they're planning next.

CultureThe Attic On EighthJuly 6, 2019what we're watching, films, television, summer, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rachel Tay, netflix, summer watch, Raquel Reyes, popularComment

How We Do Iced Coffee

As the days keep on getting warmer, three of the Attic Editors share their favorite iced coffee habits and recipes.

Food & Drink, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 5, 2019coffee, iced coffee, summer, summer drinks, iced coffee habits, heat wave, canicule, food and drink, cocktail recipes, cocktails, Rory Mara, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, drink recipes, Raquel Reyes, popularComment

Coffee Shops of the World: Savannah, Georgia

In our continuing series of independent coffee shops around the world, Creative Director Raquel Reyes finds escape in the many beloved shops of her home town Savannah, Georgia.

The Attic on Eighth Packing List

Inspired by Joan Didion’s quintessential packing list, the Attic team questions what it is that belongs on a modern day packing list of the same nature, sharing their own travel essentials.

Travel, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 2, 2019packing, packing list, what to pack, what I'm taking on holiday, Joan Didion, Joan Didion packing list, The White Album, travel, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Amy Richardson, Lauren Olmeda, popular, travel through the pagesComment

Long Live Pride!

At the close of Pride Month, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell reminds us that Pride is a year-round event and shares her favorite sources of LGBTQ media inspired by the iconic flag.

CultureEliza CampbellJuly 1, 2019Pride, Pride Month, Film, Films, LGBT+, LGBT+ cinema, LGBT+ hall of fame, LGBT+ literature, LGBT+ cultureComment