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The Book of Lost Things
The Book of Lost Things by John Connelly is a seriously creepy but ultimately satisfying book, especially for the lover of fairy tales. Once upon a time, in London, near the beginning of World War II, there lived a boy … Continue reading
Favorite Holiday Books
A few favorite holiday books (mostly for children): The Nativity with pictures by Julie Vivas I first discovered this book in library school. Julie Vivas is an Australian illustrator who does beautifully expressive watercolors. Her Nativity is a long way … Continue reading
Airborn
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel is set in a world very similar to our early 20th century, except that the sky is populated by large airships filled with hydrium, a gas lighter and safer than hydrogen. Matt Cruse is a cabin … Continue reading
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Hillbilly Gothic
In Hillbilly Gothic: A Memoir of Madness and Motherhood,Adrienne Martini takes us down the dark path of postpartum psychosis and through to the other side. This is not exactly a cheerful place to go, and it took me a little … Continue reading
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Parenting Science
The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland There are millions of parenting books out there, and I have recommended many of them here. This book is different from many of them in that it is grounded in modern neuroscience rather … Continue reading

