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Movie Musings: Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim, written by Lena Waithe, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss that will leave you haunted. 

December 17, 2019

Read: Where The Crawdags Sing

Where the Crawdags Sing by Delia Owens is a masterful debut novel. It has a deep sense of place, complicated characters and a plot that continues to reel you in. 

December 16, 2019

Stream: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 3)

Sharing all of my thoughts on season three of Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. 

December 9, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For The Office Yankee Swap

Each year my office hosts a very spirited Yankee Swap. Today's guide is all about what to wrap to surprise your coworkers. 

December 6, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For The Pets

It's fun to spoil your pets all year long, but especially fun during the holiday season. 

December 5, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For The Kiddos

Isn't shopping for kids the best? Sharing lots of new ideas for holiday gifts they'll flip for this year. 

December 4, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For The BFF

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your best friend? I've got you covered. 

December 3, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: For The Hostess

I can't think of a better day to kickoff the annual Pop.Bop.Shop. holiday gift guide than Cyber Monday. Read on for ideas to wow this year's hostesses. 

December 2, 2019

Top 10: Gratitude Moments

This month's Top 10 list is all about gratitude. I'm sharing the moments I am most grateful for, all brought into my orbit by this blog. 

November 26, 2019

Read: She Said

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey are the New York Times journalists who broke the Harvey Weinstein story in October 2017. She Said is their telling of that experience. 

November 17, 2019

Stream: 7 Shows to Watch this Weekend

Looking for a new show to stream? I have seven suggestions for your next binge watch. 

November 9, 2019

Read: Evvie Drake Starts Over

Evvie Drake Starts Over is the debut novel from NPR pop culture correspondent Linda Holmes. It's basically like watching a rom-com. 

October 27, 2019