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What is a neighbor? This is the central question we are asked to explore in the beautiful book, The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill. I was completely captivated by this delightfully told tale of a town called Stone-in-the-Glen, its townspeople, the orphans and their caretakers, some crows and some sheep, a blind dog, [...]

I just finished reading The Last Bookshop in London, by Madeline Martin and it has made it onto my favorite books list. Set in WWII London, it offers memorable characters, harrowing situations, heroic actions, budding romance, and books. Lots of wonderful books. Add a cosy chair, a cup of hot chocolate, and you have the [...]