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Jumping into the excitement of February from love to history to art, we’re sharing five things to do this month.

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What We’re Reading, Vol. 16

Settling into January, The Attic editors and writers share gifted reads, seasonal tomes, and new finds for a whole new year of reading.

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What We're Watching, Vol. 9

In the first What We're Watching of 2020, Attic editors and contributors gather to share the thrilling, comforting, and quirky series that are on our watchlists this January.

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Our 2019 in Books: Raquel Reyes

As 2019 comes to an end and we enter into 2020, we consider the reading that defined each of our years. In our continuing series, Creative Director Raquel Reyes looks at the multiple goals, obstacles, and genres that made up her year, and finally embracing the ultimate act of reading for pleasure.

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The Magical Language of Others is a Masterclass in Understanding

Exploring trauma, poetry, and family relationships, Raquel Reyes reviews E.J. Koh's coming of age memoir, The Magical Language of Others.

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Five Things to Do This January

Kicking off a new year and decade, we look toward resolutions and fighting off the January blues with five easy things to do this month.

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A Decade of Culture

Rounding out the year in culture, a few of the Attic editors and contributors gather to share the books, films, music, and television that shaped their decades.

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It's Lit: A New Year's Eve Reading List

Analyzing her favorite genre, “anything involving emotionally messy people throwing irresponsible parties” and her favorite night of the year, Creative Director Raquel Reyes brings us a reading list full of parties, drama, and festivities galore.

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Perfumes to Face the Festive Season

In a new holiday perfume guide, Attic columnist and writer Mishka Hoosen shares a scent for every need, along with encouraging words of moral support.

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A Beginner's Guide to Bourbon

Offering up history, law, and personal recommendation, Creative Director Raquel Reyes and Attic Writer Annie Jo Baker share an introduction to their favorite spirit, along with two vegan friendly holiday cocktail recipes.

Food & Drink, Lifestyle, HolidayRaquel Reyes and Annie Jo BakerDecember 23, 2019bourbon, how to drink, food and drink, food history, Raquel Reyes, Annie Jo Baker, cocktail recipes, vegan recipes, vegan drink recipesComment

A Week in Outfits: Home for the Holidays

Looking at the festive season, Editor in Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin and Creative Director Raquel Reyes share their holiday style at home, from everyday relaxation to family meals, keeping comfort and personal expression in mind the entire way.

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A Christmas For One’s Own: Discovering Christmas Magic by Yourself and for Yourself

With the looming pressure of the holidays to feel together and cheerful, Attic writer Jessica Armstrong reflects on holidays when one is living on their own, and how to embrace the season for ourselves.

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Talking (Made for Small Screen) Holiday Films

As we get deeper into the winter season, Attic writers discuss the new holiday staple: the holiday films made directly for your personal screen.

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What We’re Reading, Vol. 15

Immersed in the final month of the year, a few Attic writers gather to share the reads getting them through the season, from engrossing reads to new holiday favorites.

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What We’re Watching, Vol. 8

Settling into hectic December activities, The Attic on Eighth gets together to chat about our favorite seasonal watches both past and present.

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