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Here are the rules for the weekend posts.

Book recommendation of the week: The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, by Melinda Taub. In this amusing retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Lydia is a witch, Kitty is a cat (although thanks to a spell, everyone but Lydia believes she’s another Bennet sister), and Mr. Wickham is a literal demon. (Amazon, Bookshop)

Please enjoy this painting of Laurie by extremely talented reader Istra, inspired by this ridiculous photo! Here are more.

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