To everyone who is on their own this Christmas, missing family and friends, far from those they love, I send my good wishes.
Should you need a reminder of the greater web of connections of which you're a part, know that though we may not be with one another in person, our shared love of books and reading brings us together.
I've been lax in posting of late and I hope I'll find my rhythm again soon, but whether I'm writing here daily or once in a while I appreciate all your visits to these pages, your comments and recommendations, and I especially wanted to say that however you're placed and however you're faring on this and in the coming days, I am thinking of you and wishing you well.