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This Week's Treat: The Mermaid Stationery Set

Every week we will unlock a new treat for you to indulge in! Show us your digital journaling and scrapbooking!

5 Best Dark Academia, Gothic & Fantasy Books Set in Ancient Egypt | Summer Reads

5 Best Dark Academia, Gothic & Fantasy Books Set in Ancient Egypt | Summer Reads

  • When the mid-summer heat sets in, swap your ordinary routine for the dusty corridors, ancient curses, and dark academia aesthetics of Ancient Egypt. From Cairo court intrigue to gothic funerary lore, discover five evocative summer books that double as historical escapes—complete with creative journaling prompts and immersive "Date with a Book" ideas for the dedicated researcher.

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The Curious Alchemy of New England’s Weirdest Tradition: A Field Report on Grape-Nut Ice Cream
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The Curious Alchemy of New England’s Weirdest Tradition: A Field Report on Grape-Nut Ice Cream

"Step off the winding, moss-draped backroads of New England and into a frozen tradition that defies explanation. This week, we explore the strange, romantic history of Grape-Nut ice cream—a regional culinary anomaly that tastes less like a modern dessert and more like an edible artifact from a forgotten era. Grab a wooden spoon, light a twilight candle, and discover the malted alchemy hidden inside the sweet cream."

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