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Amanda Prahl

POPSUGAR Contributor

Amanda Prahl is a freelance writer, playwright/lyricist, dramaturg, teacher, and copywriter/editor. She loves all things pop culture and has strong opinions about coffee, Broadway, books, and Oxford commas. She's been a freelance writer since 2016, has a BA and an MFA, and is always in search of great stories — wherever they can be found. Amanda has also contributed to Slate, Bustle, Mic, The Mary Sue, and others.

Latest Posts by Amanda

Cozy Fantasy Books to Read

These 16 Cozy Fantasy Books Have a Warm and Fuzzy Touch of Magic

by Amanda Prahl 12/08/23

Books With Dragons to Read, Including Fantasy Novels

Read These 15 Books With Dragons For High-Flying Fantasy Adventure

by Amanda Prahl 12/08/23

Books About Pirates

Ahoy! Read These 15 Books About Pirates For a Wild Ride

by Amanda Prahl 12/08/23

Second-Chance-Romance Books

These 16 Romance Books Prove It's Never Too Late For a Second Chance at Love

by Amanda Prahl 12/01/23

Ncuti Gatwa Movies and TV Shows

Ncuti Gatwa's Best Movie and TV Show Roles, Including "Sex Education" and "Barbie"

by Amanda Prahl 11/04/23

The Buccaneers Book Summary

What to Know About the Novel That Inspired "The Buccaneers" TV Show

by Amanda Prahl 11/03/23

22 Enemies-to-Lovers Books

22 Enemies-to-Lovers Books That Turn Rivalry to Romance

by Amanda Prahl 11/02/23

Is Lessons in Chemistry Based on a True Story?

"Lessons in Chemistry" Is a Fictional Take on a Real Era in Science

by Amanda Prahl 10/12/23

The Iron Claw: True Story of the Von Erich Wrestling Family

Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White's "The Iron Claw" Is Based on a Tragic True Story

by Amanda Prahl 10/11/23

Griselda True Story

The Unbelievable True Story Behind Netflix's "Griselda"

by Amanda Prahl 10/07/23

The Mortis Gods' Ahsoka Appearance Explained

Here's What the Mortis Gods' Appearance in the "Ahsoka" Finale Means For Star Wars

by Amanda Prahl 10/05/23

Is Our Flag Means Death a True Story?

The Real Pirates That Inspired Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard in "Our Flag Means Death"

by Amanda Prahl 10/02/23

20 Paranormal Romance Books

20 Paranormal Romance Books That Are Spookily Sexy

by Amanda Prahl 9/27/23

Gabriel Macht Movies and TV Shows

15 of Gabriel Macht's Best Roles — Yes, Including "Suits"

by Amanda Prahl 9/18/23

Is The Morning Show Based on a True Story?

Which Parts of "The Morning Show" Are Inspired by Real Life?

by Amanda Prahl 9/15/23

Savior Complex: Who Is Renee Bach?

The Horrifying True Story Behind HBO's "Savior Complex"

by Amanda Prahl 9/13/23

Is The Burial Based on a True Story?

Jamie Foxx's "The Burial" Isn't Just a Courtroom Drama — It's Based on a Real Story

by Amanda Prahl 10/13/23

Agatha Christie Books

Ahead of "A Haunting in Venice," Check Out All of Agatha Christie's Mystery Books

by Amanda Prahl 9/15/23

Is The Book of Clarence Real?

Lakeith Stanfield

"The Book of Clarence" Is Inspired by a Real Era, but Not True Events

by Amanda Prahl 8/29/23

14 Best Rom-Coms on Hulu

14 Rom-Coms You Can Watch on Hulu Now, From "Just Like Heaven" to "She's the Man"

by Amanda Prahl 8/15/23

The Best Beach Reads

The 27 Best Books to Read on the Beach This Summer

by Amanda Prahl 8/14/23

Red, White & Royal Blue Book Spoilers

Here's Everything That Happens in the "Red, White & Royal Blue" Book

by Amanda Prahl 8/11/23

Books Like Red, White & Royal Blue

10 Books Like "Red, White & Royal Blue" to Add to Your Reading List Right Now

by Amanda Prahl 8/11/23

Why It's Important to Watch the World Cup Despite USWNT Exit

The USWNT Are Out of the World Cup, but Watching Is More Important Than Ever

by Amanda Prahl 8/09/23