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The Secret Science of Goodnight Moon: More Than Just a Bedtime Story, opens in a new tab

For generations of families, Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon, opens in a new tab has been the ultimate signal that the day is done. Its rhythmic, repetitive text is designed to soothe children. We recently learned that this childhood staple has a superpower many of us never realized.

Winter Reads by Mood, opens in a new tab
Cold nights can feel dark and long, perfect for cozying up with a good book. Whether you’re in the mood for a bone-chilling thriller or a fluffy romance, this blog post has many recommended winter reads.

The Overnight Guest, opens in a new tab
by Heather Gudenkauf

This chilling thriller is set during a snow storm, making it the perfect winter read. A true-crime writer encounters a mysterious lost child while researching a crime that occurred in the same house years before. As they’re stuck inside due to the snow, the story slowly weaves together and the reader uncovers stories about the past and present.