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What We're Reading, Vol. 27 – October 2020

Spooky or not, October 2020 is here and we are reading our way through it!

Our Morning Rituals for 2020, Vol. 4 – Amy Richardson

As we continue settling into the new normal, Attic member Amy Richardson shares the morning rituals that have held her through the constant changes of 2020.

LifestyleAmy RichardsonOctober 14, 2020lifestyle, our morning rituals, Amy Richardson, London, 2020Comment

Actually Scary Books and Films for Halloween 2020

Back for 2020, Eliza Campbell is here with a healthy recommendation list for this spooky season, full of actually scary books and films that will scare you all the way to Halloween.

Culture, LiteratureEliza CampbellOctober 9, 2020Halloween, Halloween movies, scary movies, scary books, Eliza CampbellComment

A Few Fall Films, and One Series

Between two full moons, Zoë G. Burnett recommends a respite from our daily horrors to projected horrors.

Film, CultureZoë G. BurnettOctober 4, 2020autumn, Autumn at the Attic, Zoë G. Burnett, film, filmsComment

Our Uniform, Vol. 4: It Is To Loaf

In a new chapter of The Attic’s fashion series featuring our favorites pieces, a selection of our editors discuss the workhorse of their shoe collections: the humble loafer.

FashionThe Attic On EighthSeptember 29, 2020fashion, Our Uniform, ZGB, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, Footwear, Fall FashionComment

Our Morning Rituals for 2020, Vol. 3 – Annie Jo Baker

Continuing our shared morning rituals for a 2020 climate, Annie Jo Baker reflects on the meaning of life and shares the new start to their days.

LifestyleAnnie Jo BakerSeptember 28, 2020Our Morning Rituals, Annie Jo Baker, Comforting ThingsComment

By Our Bedsides, Vol. 12 – Rebecca Mangra

By Our Bedsides is The Attic on Eighth’s evening series, sharing the methods and products we use to unwind. In these tumultuous times, Attic Contributor Rebecca Mangra gives us a glimpse into her nightly routine.

LifestyleRebecca MangraSeptember 26, 2020Rebecca Mangra, By Our BedsidesComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 26 – September 2020

From a September that doesn’t feel like any other, here’s what we’re reading this month at The Attic on Eighth.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthSeptember 25, 2020What We're Reading, Amy Richardson, Eliza Campbell, Olivia Gündüz WilleminComment

Why #ReclaimHerName is White Feminist Bullshit

Looking at the history of authors like Mahlon T Wing, George Eliot, George Sand, and Vernon Lee, Amy Richardson delves into the troubling attitudes behind the #ReclaimHerName initiative from the Women’s Prize for Fiction that strip writers of their intents.

LiteratureAmy RichardsonSeptember 22, 2020Literature, feminism, Amy Richardson, popularComment

Our Morning Rituals for 2020, Vol. 2 – Corinne Elicone

Continuing our morning series as we rearrange our days for 2020, writer and Attic contributor Corinne Elicona shares her updated morning focused on a meaningful workout and recovery.

LifestyleCorinne EliconaSeptember 7, 2020Our Morning Rituals, Corinne Elicone, 2020, QuarantineComment

Finding Peace in Old Hollywood

As we continue to spend an abundant amount of time in our homes, Kiely Schuck shares her experience discovering Old Hollywood gems while in quarantine.

Film, CultureKiely SchuckSeptember 6, 2020film, Old Hollywood, Kiely Schuck, popularComment

The Humble G&T

While the end of summer may be fast approaching, there’s still a hint of warm weather to enjoy, and light refreshments are always necessary. Contributing Editor Zoë G. Burnett mixes you a G&T, or two, or three.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkZoë G. BurnettSeptember 3, 2020food and drink, gin & tonic, cocktails, ZGB, popularComment

By Our Bedsides, Vol. 11 – Olivia Gündüz-Willemin

By Our Bedsides is The Attic on Eighth’s evening series, sharing the methods and products we use to unwind. In a time when the world feels unstable, Attic Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin gives us a glimpse into her nightly routine.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminAugust 28, 2020By Our Bedsides, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Lifestyle, nighttime routinesComment

WFH: Work From Heck

As summer rolls on, Contributing Editor Zoë G. Burnett shares a humorous look into her working from home wardrobe.

Hope in Political Imperfection

Politics, Current PostsLauren OlmedaAugust 18, 2020politics, US PoliticsComment