Ah yes, symbolic love. Children are famously known for their ability to understand symbolism.

Was I the person who recommended Hartwood Hall to you?

So Hobart New York is literally one of the most magically places on the planet. It’s a town entirely made up of book stores. A readers dream.

Actually Hobart is literally a town full of book stores that is a huge tourist draw. It’s literally a fairy tale perfect town.

throwback to my annoying theatre kid days (bonus points if you know what musical!)

Did I go on vacation or was it just an expensive photoshoot for the “woman with back to camera” genre of book covers?

She’s the sweetest!

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I visit an assisted living center for library day and the residents are annoyed that they’re not allowed to have alcohol and I’m like…. You’re full grown adults who made it to 85 and you can’t have a glass of wine??

Listening to the effervescent LaVar Burton right now and the entire library audience is Troy in Community #ALA2026

Also released after the 1926 novel!

It deserves its own mini series (how this doesn’t already exist, I am shocked) but it’s fun that at least we have Last Holiday!

… is the classic Queen Latifah romcom “Last Holiday” actually a Christmas-themed adaptation of LM Montgomery’s The Blue Castle or am I crazy?

I read it with the 2nd cover and thought the cover didn’t fit the vibe at all

I’ll have you know I’ve rocked a bob and bangs since age 5, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it

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