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Go: Self-Guided Food & Walking Tour of Quebec, Canada
Explore all the historical, visual, and culinary delights of one of North America’s most charming cities; Quebec, Canada.
Read: ‘The Language of Flowers’
After aging out of the foster care system, Victoria bonds with a new caregiver by learning the ‘language of flowers’ which will carry her through the next several years of her life in different, inspiring, & beautiful ways.
Watch: The Killing (Netflix)
An addictive, riveting crime drama that pulled me in right away, and turned me into a couch potato until the end. Watch to see several crimes solved, but also to get to know an incredibly interesting group of characters who are both complicated and relatable.
Go: San Francisco & Seattle, ‘The Language of Flowers’ Tour
‘The Language of Flowers’ is set in San Francisco & our bundled TV show ‘The Killing’ is set in Seattle. Tour the places mentioned in both the book and the series.
Read: Top 10 Best Witchy Books
These 10 amazing novels are quite different in tone and theme, but each book has one thing in common: it features a witch as its heroine. From historical fiction to modern day high school, magic is everywhere if you know where to look!
Watch: Trivia & Hidden “Easter Eggs” in Halloween Classic, ‘Hocus Pocus’
Dive into the little known ‘Hocus Pocus’ trivia about the famous filming locations, easter egg references to real-life witch trials, and even the celebrities who were almost cast instead!
Go: A self-guided walking tour of Salem, Massachusetts
A little bit of history, a little bit of spookiness, a whole lotta fun…Only have 24 hours to visit one of the world’s witchiest cities? Here’s what to do, where to eat, and what to see if you have one day in Salem, Massachusetts. “Hocus Pocus” fandom encouraged.
Read: ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’
A beautifully told, in-depth perspective of the WWII Siege of Leningrad, highlighting the strength and resilience of human nature. It blends art and life by showcasing the Hermitage and its art in a powerful and provocative way. The author also takes us through the ravages of Alzheimer’s, a cruel disease she treats with dignity and respect.
Watch: The Rape of Europa
A meticulously researched and startling documentary chronicling the Nazi conspiracy to steal the world’s greatest art during the 1930’s and 40’s. The enormous, organized theft claimed what we we’re told was one-fifth of all the known significant works of art in Europe. Many families are still fighting to get their property back today.
Go: A virtual tour of the Hermitage Museum
The collection of the State Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia includes more than three million works of stunning art and artifacts. Bring ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’ to life by taking a virtual tour of the book’s real life setting, exploring the art the main character Maria talks about in her ‘memory palace’.