classic literature — The Attic on Eighth

With Jane Austen Mania hitting once again with the release of Emma, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin guides us through Austen’s body of work and tells you what to read based on your interests.

Literature, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminFebruary 29, 2020Jane Austen, Emma 2020, Emma, period dramas, classic literature, where to start with Jane Austen, Austen, Janeites, Janeite, comforting thingsComment

Cuddling Up With Classics

“Christmas is all about nostalgia and traditions, so reading a classic novel in December fits right into that theme.” Amy Richardson discusses her holiday reading traditions and why it is she turns to classics time and again at the peak of winter.

LiteratureAmy RichardsonDecember 24, 2019classic lit, classic literature, Christmas reading, books to read, books to read at Christmas, Amy Richardson, comforting things Comment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 1 – Olivia Gündüz-Willemin

In the first of a series, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her summer reading list for 2019 and kicks off a favorite season for books.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 1, 2019summer reading, Summer Reads, The Attic on Eighth, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, literature, reading, Contemporary Literature, Contemporary Lit, classic literature, classics to read, books to read in the summer, summer 2019, books to read summer 2019, summer, Our Summer Reads Comment

A Spring Reading List

Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares a list of her favorite springtime classics to read, dedicated to tired students.

So You Want to Read Some Edith Wharton?

EIC and junior Edith Wharton scholar, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin helps you decide where to start when it comes to reading Wharton and her novels and social satires.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMarch 11, 2019Edith Wharton, literature, American literature, where to start with Edith Wharton, lit, classic literature, winter of Wharton, popular Comments

Scent and Story: Perfumes for Your Favorite Literary Characters

“One of the things I love most about perfume is its transformative power — on a level most people aren’t fully aware of, scent has the power to evoke entire histories and characteristics within seconds, changing our perception of other people and ourselves, and giving us a unique tool for self-expression and disguise.” Perfume Columnist Tariq Hoosen takes us into the pages of favorite books to pair characters with unique scents.