Moominvalley in November is a delightful tale set in the enchanting world of Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters. Though the Moomin family is noticeably absent, their presence is felt throughout the story as familiar characters like Snufkin, the Hemulen, and Fillyjonk gather at the Moomin house.

As winter approaches, these unique visitors, each with their own distinct personalities, find themselves cohabiting during the icy months. Through their interactions and shared experiences, they undergo personal transformations, discovering warmth and companionship in the most unexpected ways.

This book is a beautiful exploration of friendship and personal growth, set against the backdrop of a cozy, wintery Moominvalley. It's a heartwarming read that will captivate both new readers and long-time fans of the Moomin series.

Best Friends Forever

There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do—a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Betsy's fifth birthday party, Betsy and Tacy become such good friends that everyone starts to think of them as one person—Betsy-Tacy.

Betsy and Tacy have lots of fun together. They make a playhouse from a piano box, have a sand store, and dress up and go calling. And one day, they come home to a wonderful surprise—a new friend named Tib.

Ever since their first publication in the 1940's, the Betsy-Tacy stories have been loved by each generation of young readers.

In this luminous novel about love, loss, and the unpredictable power of memory, John Banville introduces us to Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who has returned to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child. He is there to cope with the recent loss of his wife.

It is also a return to the place where he met the Graces, a well-heeled family with whom he experienced the strange suddenness of both love and death for the first time. What Max comes to understand about the past, and its indelible effects on him, is at the center of this elegiac, gorgeously written novel.

Made for Each Other?

Betsy Ray has always thought that she and the fascinating Joe Willard would make the perfect couple. Now, in her senior year at Deep Valley High School, it looks as though she'll get her wish. As soon as Joe returns from his summer job in North Dakota, he's on the Rays' porch with sweet words for Betsy. It's going to be a wonderful senior year!

Then Tony Markham, Betsy's longtime chum, comes calling — and his intentions are definitely romantic. Betsy is torn. She really cares for Joe, but she doesn't want to hurt Tony. Can she figure out a way to follow her heart without ruining her friendship?