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Announcing the SHADOW AND BONE/SIX OF CROWS Re-read
You may have heard of Leigh Bardugo–the internationally best-selling author of delightful, action-packed, high-stakes fantasy novels set in an interconnected universe. To date, the prolific Bardugo has published three full-length series (one trilogy
X Marks the Story: March 2021
Finding excellent short SFF can often feel like hunting for buried treasure. Sometimes it takes a guide to help fill in the map, connecting readers with fantastic fiction and showing where X Marks The Story–a monthly column from Charles
Puberty, Meet Perimenopause. | Cup of Jo
The other morning, a long, alarming wail came from across our apartment. I went running and found my 12-year-old daughter sitting in front of her closet surrounded by a mountain of clothing. “I have NOTHING TO WEAR!” she cried from
Reality of an Ahmadi. Being Ahmadi isn’t just a label I have… | by Evox | Jul, 2025
Being Ahmadi isn’t just a label I have, it’s who I am. It’s what I grew up with, what shapes how I see things. We believe the Messiah already came, not to fight or take power,
SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo
In preparation for the Netflix show, Thea is re-immersing herself in Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse and rereading the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows books! Today, she tackles the book that started it all: Shadow and Bone.
Title: Shadow
Our Edit: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
Sweater: Vince. Jeans: Frame. Shoes: Dolce Vita.
Over the years, whenever I’ve been looking for something special, I’ve turned to Nordstrom. (I got my prom dress there!) They have a huge selection of styles and incredible
The Saint Cecilia, MishCatt, and a Night Full of Unexpected Magic | by PuraVidaRoco | Jul, 2025
If I’m completely honest, MishCatt was the reason I bought my ticket in the first place. I’ve been following Michelle González’s artistic journey for years, ever since her days as the lead vocalist of Patterns (2012–2014), a band that, for
Title:. I Fly Away | by A’Naysia A.K.B | Jul, 2025
I Fly Away
by A’Naysia A.K.B.
Intro:
This poem is my story — my feelings, my struggles, and my hope. It’s raw and real, about feeling lost, wanting to disappear, and dreaming of freedom and peace. I hope it speaks to anyone
A Colorful Philly House With Three Cats and Herbal Tea on Tap
Ten years ago, author Emma Copley Eisenberg bought a 1,100-square-foot row house in Philly that needed a lot of work. “I joke — it’s not a joke — that the renovation took five years off my life,” she says. Her partner …