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Atahualpa at the Alhambra: What Civilizations Taught Me This Fall
As Thanksgiving approaches, I often start thinking in history. It’s the right time of year to ponder founding stories—of the US and of my own family’s place within it. As my family gathers around the table with a giant turkey, cranberry sauce, and chole, it’s hard not to reflect on the myriad steps that led
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Spindles, Secrets, and Sisterhood in Spellbound
It’s been a minute since I posted some good, old-fashioned book thoughts. But this week I found an absolutely perfect mid-fall read, and I knew I had to share. It’s a Sleeping Beauty retelling called Spellbound, and its contemplative take on a generally simple story was a refreshing break from my usual intrigues. I love
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Letters from the Reading Perch: Cozy Gifts for Bookish Souls
It’s gifting season here at the Owlet’s Nest, and honestly, dreaming up presents for my loved ones is one of my favorite parts of the year. (The only thing that keeps me from doing it even earlier is the lack of storage space in my city condo!) That said, my family is full of niche
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Letters from the Reading Perch: On the Art of Giving Books
Holiday season is almost upon us, and that means gifting season as well. (I just spent the day at a craft fair picking up presents, so my wallet is well aware of this fact.) With gifts on the brain, I’ve been thinking about one of my favorite — and trickiest — categories of presents: books.