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Alex, Lora and I discuss whether or not Faina is real, and, ultimately, if that matters in light of the lessons learned by the characters in this magical tale set in the wilds of 1920s Alaska.

This week, we chat about Part 1 (to page 113) of Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child. This debut novel from the Alaskan bookseller captivates Alex, Lora and I with its intriguing mix of realism and magic — and, in particular, the character of the little girl.

In our first chat about Alan Lightman's imaginative Mr g, Alex, Lora and I talk about this retelling of the story of creation — the clever characterizations, how Mr. g's actions have unexpected consequences for himself and others, and how science fits into the storyline.

Makeup overload, '80s hair: Flip through our yearbook and check out how we've changed since high school! Click on the bottom right corner to turn the pages.