{A Winner and a Pretend Club}

Thank you all for taking part in my giveaway! It was fun, and I really wanted this book to go to ALL of you. Alas, I only have one copy! Little Miss drew a name for me (actually it was a letter) -- I gave each entrant a letter of the alphabet, dumped the corresponding tiles in a tea tin (of course!) and shook that thing like crazy. (Aidan came running in to see what was the matter.) This was as random and impartial as I could think to be. I hope you agree.

But that's enough of an introduction. The winner of Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm is . . . Sara! (I'm pretty sure I know which Sara you are, but just to be sure, could you facebook message or email me your info? Thanks!!! And congratulations!)

Stay tuned for upcoming giveaways. I already have another book or two stashed away!

Speaking of books, I'm really excited for December. There are a number of reasons, but one of them is that I often read Little Women during this comfy cozy time of year. It's just that sort of book. Because we're also so very busy during December, it keeps me occupied into January, too. I've found it to be an inspiring read following the post-holiday excitement. Helps me keep my chin up and all.

That said, I thought it might be fun to have a pretend book club. It's pretend because nothing club-like will actually happen. But if anyone else wants to join in and read Little Women at the same sort-of time-ish, we could just say, "How are you enjoying it?" and "What chapter are you on?" and so on and so forth every once in a while. Let me know if you're on board!

Have a lovely weekend, my dear friends. And stay warm!