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Reading List: Downton Abbey and Edwardian England

Titles and Tiaras I’ll be the first to admit that Downton Abbey has taken some questionable turns lately. But I’m still entranced by the aristocratic old-world glamour of its Edwardian England setting — and the fascinating story of the Buccaneers, the tiara-hungry American heiresses who were absolutely real. Whether you’re a die-hard Downton fan or just interested in late Victorian and Edwardian culture, these nonfiction books will give you a glittering glimpse of history. To Marry an English Lord Despite the title, which sounds like a terrible romance novel, this is an excellent and highly entertaining account of the late [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:40-07:00July 14th, 2014|

7 Summer Craft Books for Girls and Guys

It's a DIY Summer These ladies know what I'm talking about. “Crafts? I don’t have time for crafting this summer!” I can already hear you say. “Too many weddings, road trips, camping weekends, BBQs on the beach, and picnics in the park. Who wants to sit around knitting tea cozies out of cat hair when it’s nice out, anyway?” Well, first of all, me, because I hate the outdoors. But, more importantly, YOU, because many of these projects are simple and portable enough to take with you on your summer adventures! Check out these brand-new DIY guides for [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:41-07:00June 30th, 2014|Tags: |

Summer 2014 Reading List

Who says summer reading has to be chick lit and magazines? Here’s the fiction and nonfiction we’re most excited about reading this summer — everything from foodie memoirs to a short-story fantasy anthology edited by George R.R. Martin (including a new Game of Thrones story!). They’re organized by publication date, so mark your calendars and try not to get sunscreen on the pages. Tease (available now) Author: Amanda Maciel As school bullying continues to be a nationally discussed hot topic, Amanda Maciel’s debut novel, Tease, explores the issue from a different perspective — the bully’s. High school junior Emma Putnam [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:41-07:00June 25th, 2014|Tags: |
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