summer 2019 — The Attic on Eighth

What We're Reading, Vol. 10

Midway through July, the Attic on Eighth writers chime in to share what it is they’re reading this summer.

Lounging in the sunshine, cherries at every meal, linen and eyelet, romance, drama, iced coffee, literature. A lazy playlist for the warmest time of year.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesJune 27, 2019summer, summer 2019, summer music, music, Attic playlists, playlist, summer playlist, Raquel ReyesComment

Five Things To Do This Summer

As we continue to embrace the current season, we’re making sure to add some joy to our summer to-do lists and share our favorite warm weather activities.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesJune 21, 2019summer, summer 2019, five things to do in summer, things to do, summer activities, travel, local, staycation, summer reading, wanderlust, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 9 – Madeline Baker

In our latest Summer Reads, Madeline Baker discusses reading for leisure for the first time since being a student and how that amounts to “woolgathering.”

LiteratureMadeline BakerJune 19, 2019summer, Our Summer Reads, Summer Reads, summer reading, summer reading lists, what to read in summer, summer 2019, books to read summer 2019, Madeline Baker, contributor posts, contributor post, literature, litComment

Favorite Summer Films for a Stormy Afternoon

Writer Zoë G. Burnett shares favorite summer films to keep the season feeling going, even when stuck indoors.

CultureZoë G. BurnettJune 14, 2019summer 2019, summer films, films to watch in summer, films for summer afternoons, Zoë G. Burnett, contributor posts, contributor post, culture, old films, summertime at the attic, summerComment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 6 – Lauren Olmeda

In our latest Summer Reads, Editor-at-Large Lauren Olmeda shares her bookish plans for the summer – from reading outdoors early on Michigan mornings to the air-conditioned refuge of a local library.