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Every book in a bookstore is a fresh beginning. Every book is the next iteration of a very old story. Every bookstore, therefore, is like a safe-deposit box for civilization. I have been reading other First Readers’ reviews, and am surprised that my reaction to the book was so different than so many others… I […] What a darling and utterly original book this was! My daughter (5) enjoys the rhythm of poems and rhyming children’s books. I find they are a great way to get her interested in language, and after we read these, she wandered about creating her own silly-fun rhymes about everyday life for days! I particularly […] This was a wild, weird read - in a good way but also in a confusing one… I met the author via GoodReads after a comment revealed that we had a mutual admiration for the indomitable Shirley Jackson. That led to him mentioning his own book - which is definitely in the SJ vein. Like […] This is such a fun and cute series, and it has really surprised me with its depth in the past two books… Imogen the Baker is a delight. She is spunky and curious and genuine and would do anything for the family she’s made for herself - and possibly even for the only biological family […] |
 
 
 
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