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It’s Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Today marks the 73rd birthday of Canadian fantasy novelist #CharlesdeLint, as well as the birthday of the late #CharlotteLamb. 🎉
We’re down to the final few shopping days before Christmas, and there are more than 30 new books hitting shelves today. (1/5) #booksky