The Mitford Bedside Companion by Karon c. 2006 published 2007 TPB 487 pp EUC

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

This novel invites you to sit with its ideas for a while.

What stands out about this novel is its refusal to be predictable.

You will find that the illustrated quotes are perfect for framing.

You will find that this activity book is a great gift for curious minds.

A nice touch is the illustrated signature from the artist on the title page.

What stands out about this activity book is the bright, engaging layout.

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

Each poem in this collection is illustrated with a matching image.

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles moral gray areas.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it trusts the reader to connect dots.

This novel feels like a conversation you don’t want to end.

A nice touch in this activity book is the envelope for storing finished pages.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

You will find that this novel balances dark themes with gentle humor.

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.

What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.

This novel moves at its own pace and never feels rushed.