Retreats: Handmade Hideaways to Refre- 9781586851033, Lawson Drinkard, paperback

The illustrated margins make this a great book for slow reading.

This biography is illustrated with candid photos from archives.

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.

You will find that this novel makes you want to underline every line.

This novel is a meditation on love and loss and everything in between.

You will find that this novel respects your intelligence as a reader.

This activity book has a section for creating your own word searches.

What stands out about this activity book is the thoughtful design of each activity.