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Our Bridgerton discussion, which began yesterday with a conversation about the show’s worldbuilding, its treatment of race, and Lady Whistledown, continues today. Today we discuss the show’s matriarchs–the queen, Lady Violet, Lady Danbury and Lady Featherington. –Janine Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) Janine: The show’s choice to cast a Black ... more >
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I love end-of-year reading lists so I hope our readers share their own favorite books of 2018 in the comments. Here are the 2018 releases I enjoyed most: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Naomi Novik’s fantasy novel is the story of three young women’s quest for empowerment — a Jewish ... more >
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A thread for discussing Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief series with spoilers included. All your thoughts are welcome. For those readers who prefer spoiler-free reviews and discussions, reviews of the earlier books can be found below: The Thief The Queen of Attolia The King of Attolia A Conspiracy of Kings ... more >