Bring the Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society to life on the Isle of Guernsey; one of the beautiful Channel Islands located off the coast of Normandy, France.

Dive into the fascinating and mysterious world of Inspector Gamache, Head of Homicide in Quebec and lead character in Louise Penny’s award-winning mystery series.

Tease your tastebuds with Anthony Bourdain as he explores the brutal winter and rich cuisine of Quebec, Canada in this episode of ‘Parts Unknown’.

Explore all the historical, visual, and culinary delights of one of North America’s most charming cities; Quebec, Canada.

Go ahead…draw a bath, light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, and indulge in these utterly delectable otherwordly delights this Valentine’s Day!

An Icelandic Christmas tradition, ‘Jolabokaflod’ (aka “Yuletide Book Flood”) begins when a catalog of every new book published that year is delivered to every single Icelander. Then a day is spent reading and eating chocolate (yes, please!). Here are the 4 books I read during Jolabokaflod this year!

I’ve made a Book Gratitude list of 7 books that have in some way made my life better, easier, and at times life-changing. Thank you, books for…

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.

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.

‘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.

In Victorian times ‘floriography’ was used as a means of coded communication through various flowers, allowing people to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. What does your favorite mean?

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!

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!

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.

There’s nothing so deliciously exhilarating as burrowing under the covers with a heart-thumping page-turner. These mystery-thrillers are all scary for slightly different reasons, but all of them have this in common: I couldn’t put it down, I couldn’t guess the ending, and I couldn’t slow my heart rate the entire time my nose was buried in its deep, dark pages.

From witches to serial killers, to vampires and monsters you’ll find all things terrible and terrifying in these amazing horror, sci-fi, and psychological thriller series- each and every one of them perfect for a Halloween TV marathon.

Get ready to cozy up with your pumpkin spice latte and watch these amazing Halloween movie classics! The world is already scary enough this October, so I put together this list of my ‘Top 10 Halloween Movies’ that are more “spooky” and fun than actually terrifying. Enjoy!

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.

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.

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’.