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Catherine Nappington

Professor Catherine Nappington teaches felinology—the study of cats—at Maine (Coon) University. She lives with her two tabbies in Portland, a city with more than 700,000 cats (true fact), and is the cat-lady capital of the U.S. She doesn't get out much.
Medieval Cats

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Medieval Cats

Trendspotting: Feeling Whimsical

Tired of minimalism and exhausted by everyday stressors, shoppers are finding their whimsical side. Whimsy is trending high in interior decorating, fashion, and general retail as Zillennials search for unique, playful aesthetics that make them smile above all else. It’s little treat culture meets self-care meets 2020s absurdist humor with an emphasis on joy, cozy

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Trendspotting: Chalices, Chainmail, Castlecore

Once upon a time, Chappell Roan wielded a sword on the VMAs red carpet shortly before she took the stage, stunning in silver armor and chainmail against the backdrop of a burning, ruined castle. This blend of modern and medieval is the perfect encapsulation of “castlecore,” one of this fall’s biggest aesthetic trends that retailers

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: March

March is a month full of exciting new releases! De-stress with lighthearted gifts like Medieval Cats and Coco Wyo’s Cozy Corner, or entertain outdoors in warmer weather with Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out and a refreshing cocktail from Margarita Time. Prep for those spring and summer road trips with the Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Travel Bingo and

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