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If You Like ‘Wuthering Heights’ Add These To Your TBR
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If You Like ‘Wuthering Heights’ Add These To Your TBR

What can be said about classics?

There’s a reason many return to highly acclaimed literary fiction, and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is one of the top choices. Whether you read it for school or choose to read it based on a recommendation, Brontë’s haunting gothic romance lingers long after you’ve finished it.

Emily Brontë explores social class conflict, obsession, love, and violent revenge through the well-known characters of Heathcliff and Catherine. Their obsession with one another leaps off the page, and some film adaptations have showcased their volatile relationship.

Even though there’s an unreliable narrator, there are gaps in the story that can be imaginative when Heathcliff and Catherine are not in the pages. Writer-director Emerald Fennel took some liberties with her interpretation of Wuthering Heights, choosing to focus on the theme of obsessive love and yearning, which perfectly captured the essence of the novel.

If you loved the novel and disliked the most recent adaptation, or disliked the novel and appreciated the most recent interpretation, we have some modern tormented love stories for you!

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Brews and Books: What To Pair With the Best Autumn Books
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Brews and Books: What To Pair With the Best Autumn Books

The crisp fall air is making everyone happy! Well, at least for those who LIVE for autumn. There is a different feeling in the air once October hits and everyone has their fall traditions. If one of them is picking up a Starbucks and reading a book in the cafe or at home, then you’re doing October right.

The books on this list are paired with the autumn brews at Starbucks. Some are new, and some are classics that everyone should read at least once. Each brew is paired based on what happens in each novel, so keep this list handy.

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5 Must-Read Spy Novels
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5 Must-Read Spy Novels

When you think about a strong spy thriller, you think of a novel that slowly builds over the chapters and has an even pace. The mystery must be crafted in a way that’s intricate, yet easily understood by readers. The authors need to weave a web of red herrings and questionable truths to build the suspense.

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