M.A. McCuen — The Attic on Eighth

What We're Reading, Vol. 24: July 2020

As the world spins madly on, we’re still here, reaching towards our bookcases and making our ways through our ever-expanding TBR stacks. What we’re reading this month at The Attic on Eighth…

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthJuly 20, 2020lit, literature, summer reading, summer reading lists, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Corinne Elicone, Zoë G. Burnett, M.A. McCuenComment

Joyful Black YA

Teacher M. A. McCuen shares a list of favorite joyful YA novels centered around Black protagonists, featuring books by Elizabeth Acevedo, Angie Thomas, Ibi Zoboi, and more.

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Discussing Normal People: The Series

With its recent release, The Attic on Eighth's foremost Sally Rooney fans gather to discuss the hotly anticipated and highly acclaimed adaptation of Rooney's 2018 novel Normal People.

Culture, LiteratureThe Attic On EighthMay 14, 2020Normal People, Sally Rooney, culture, literature, Rachel Tay, Lauren Olmeda, M.A. McCuen, discussing Normal People, literature adaptations, Hulu, BBCComment

By Our Bedsides, Vol. 8 – M.A. McCuen

At a time where small comforts are more important than ever, Attic writer and teacher M.A. McCuen continues our evening series and gives us a glimpse into her nightly routine.

Lifestyle, BeautyM. A. McCuenApril 24, 2020By Our Bedsides, nighttime routines, evening routine, M.A. McCuen, popularComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 20

As we remain in confinement, The Attic on Eighth writers discuss what it is they’ve been reading this month, from clever new novels referencing old classics to thrillers and much more.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthApril 20, 2020What We're Reading, books, literature, what to read, Rachel Tay, Sam Cohen, Camilla Danaher, Vesna Curlic, M.A. McCuenComment

What We’re Watching, Vol. 12

Gathering for another session of what we’re currently watching, Attic members talk novel adaptations, period dramas, and new contemporary releases.

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What We're Reading, Vol. 18

With the world in a shaky place, we reach for solidarity and comfort, and gather (virtually, of course) to share some of our current reads.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthMarch 15, 2020What We're Reading, what to read, Spring Reading, Kara Thompson, Mary Hitchman, M.A. McCuen, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Sam Cohen, popularComment

What We’re Watching, Vol. 11

Looking to the new of Spring, we talk new seasons, new shows, as well as comforting favorites with all things film and television this month.

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What We're Reading, Vol. 17

In this monthly piece, Attic writers and editors get together to share what it is they’re reading this February.

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Cute, Cozy, Readable Rom-Coms

Adding to the small joys of February, Attic writer M.A. McCuen shares a handful of romantic comedies that are perfect to read (yes, read!!) at the peak of winter.

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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.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthJanuary 15, 2020what to read, What We're Reading, what to read in 2020, reading lists, Raquel Reyes, Corinne Elicone, Lauren Olmeda, Sam Cohen, Zoë G. Burnett, Mishka Hoosen, M.A. McCuen

Discussing Little Women

As a favorite Attic novel becomes yet another film, we’re getting into everything to do with Little Women and Louisa May Alcott. In this classic Attic on Eighth piece, we discuss the novel and its most recent adaptation by Greta Gerwig.

Literature, CultureThe Attic On EighthJanuary 12, 2020Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, lit, literature, period dramas, period films, movies, Greta Gerwig, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Milena Le Fouillé, M.A. McCuen, Eliza Campbell, Lauren Olmeda, Jessica Armstrong, comforting things Comment

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.

Culture, LiteratureThe Attic On EighthDecember 31, 2019decade in culture, The Attic on Eighth reads, Eliza Campbell, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, Amy Richardson, Mishka Hoosen, M.A. McCuen, Zoë G. Burnett, culture, films, reading lists, music, television, popularComment

How To Wrap a Gift

Continuing our How To series, M.A. McCuen tackles gift wrapping and shares her tips and tricks for getting all of your presents neatly and prettily wrapped (while keeping your cool!).

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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.

Culture, HolidayThe Attic On EighthDecember 20, 2019holiday adjacent films, holidays, holiday films, Christmas films, Netflix, Hallmark movies, Hallmark Christmas movies, Netflix Christmas movies, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, M.A. McCuen, Zoë G. BurnettComment