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And who is that dark-haired woman she keeps spotting in front of the house? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then there's the biggest question of all: Is she Linda or is she Lainie? Because, in the end, is the choice really anyone's but hers?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anne L. Watson, a retired historic preservation architecture consultant, is the author of numerous novels, plus books on such diverse subjects as soapmaking and baking with cookie molds. 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As Lynne describes in letters to her friend Angie, Skeeter is all cat -- high-spirited, contrary, and inventive. He's so goofy that he reminds Lynne of her own nuttiest escapades; so irrepressible that even Lynne's neighbor, Mark, gets wound around his paw. And when Angie visits to see Skeeter for herself . . . Well, no one who meets Skeeter will ever be quite the same again.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anne L. Watson, a retired historic preservation architecture consultant, is the author of numerous novels, plus books on such diverse subjects as soapmaking and baking with cookie molds. 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But forty years later, when her mother died and her father descended into Alzheimer's, Nita returned to New Orleans to care for him in his final months. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now her father has passed on, leaving to Nita her childhood home as an inheritance. But she soon finds she isn't the only resident. The house is occupied by ghosts of her past, playing out scenes of the life she fled. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What are they trying to tell her? Will they ever leave her in peace? And are they really spirits, or only visions, emerging from sealed-off depths of memory as from the shell of a chambered nautilus? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anne L. Watson, a retired historic preservation architecture consultant, is the author of several novels, plus books on such diverse subjects as soapmaking and baking with cookie molds. A former resident of New Orleans -- the setting of A Chambered Nautilus -- she currently lives in Bellingham, Washington. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SAMPLE \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e At the restaurant, we found a corner table a little away from other patrons. When we'd ordered, Enid sipped her ice water. Tell me more, she said.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I've been seeing ghosts in the house, I said. Or maybe they're not ghosts. A friend of mine calls them visions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A bad start. I tried again.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I think I told you I'd been a caregiver for my father? Well, he was living in the house I grew up in, and now it's mine. But I keep seeing him -- and my mom, and my sister and brother, and me -- all over the house.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Really? 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Now, if only Katie could decide what she really wants for Christmas, so she can let Santa Mouse know \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On Christmas Eve, Santa Mouse and his mouse elves arrive to leave gifts for Katie and Dylan. But Alvar, the newest elf on the sleigh, wanders off to explore, and winds up meeting the Mouse children face to face. From the elf, they hear all about the North Pole and the magical Christmas Door, which shows you what you want and need the most. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Can Alvar help Katie discover her deepest Christmas wish? And can Katie help Alvar, when Santa Mouse accidentally leaves him behind?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For ages 4 to 9.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ABOUT ANNE AND MOUSE TOWN\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In 2016, Anne L. Watson fell in love with felted mice by Bulgarian artist Diyana Stankova. Anne happened to be working on a housekeeping almanac, so she started photographing the mice, posing them in scenes with miniatures in dollhouses, to illustrate the book. Soon she was writing little stories about the mouse family, while learning to use Photoshop to manipulate their poses and composite their props and settings in a creative blend of toys, other photos, and purchased and free art. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Anne added more mice and other felted animals from Diyana and other artists, Mouse Town began to take shape. As might be expected, these adorable but pushy critters eventually demanded their own books, and Anne obliged with the Katie Mouse series. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Besides her children's books, Anne writes literary novels and how-to books for grown-ups, on such subjects as housekeeping, soapmaking, and baking with cookie molds. She lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her husband and fellow author, Aaron Shepard, and a growing family of critters. Visit her at www.annelwatson.com.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SAMPLE\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What's the Christmas Door? Katie asked with new interest.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alvar's eyes shone even brighter. When the Christmas Door opens, it shows you what you want and need the most. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e That sounds wonderful  said Katie. I can never decide that for myself. She sighed. But I guess I could never go there.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alvar thought a moment. You don't really need to. I could show it to both of you, right here.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Really? said Katie, all excited. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Just close your eyes and look for a red and green door at the end of a path. I'll help you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Katie and Dylan closed their eyes. Snow swirled all around them, thick and soft. As it settled, they found themselves on a misty forest path with Alvar. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The mist grew thinner, and out of it, a door slowly appeared before them -- red and green with gold trimmings, brighter than their Christmas tree. A gold key hung from the doorknob.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What do we do now? said Katie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Just touch the key, and the door will open, said Alvar. 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The evening party for all the mouse friends and relations, with presents, feasting, and dancing. And to top it all off, a visit from Santa Mouse himself!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever before told, this mice-eye story is sure to find a place in your heart beside the original classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnne L. Watson is the author\/illustrator of \"Katie Mouse and the Perfect Wedding,\" \"Katie Mouse and the Christmas Door,\" \"The Secret of Gingerbread Village,\" and other children's books, as well as the author of numerous craft books and novels for adults. She lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her husband and fellow author, Aaron Shepard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWendy Edelson is the award-winning illustrator of \"The Baker's Dozen,\" \"Quackling,\" \"Christmas Truce,\" \"Which Shoes Do You Choose?\", and many more children's books. She has applied her talent to a wide range of illustration projects, including picture books, pet portraits, posters, and puzzles. Among her clients have been Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGraw-Hill Education, and the American Library Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVIEWER COMMENTS FROM NETGALLEY AND MORE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A new classic.\" \"A perfect gift for Christmas.\" \"The start of a new Christmas tradition.\" \"Will be a staple at our house for many more Christmas holidays.\" \"I cannot wait to give this to all my friends with children of all ages as a gift this year.\" \"A total delight.\" \"This gem is destined to become a beloved holiday favorite!\" \"The kids loved it AND the adults loved it too.\" \"Fantastic tale.\" \"I will be sure to share this one with all my students for the holidays.\" \"Sure to be a classic.\" \"Brilliant.\" \"I really don't think there is an age group who won't love this.\" \"Even my grumpy old neighbour smiled.\" \"This book blew me away!\" \"An absolute must for libraries.\" \"Will give you a warm Christmas glow.\" \"Will become a cherished family tradition.\" \"Wonderful!!! 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ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For centuries, the name Castile has been associated with the highest quality in soap. But Castile -- made from olive oil, traditionally in factories -- has proven hard to translate to craft soapmaking. It has earned a reputation as difficult to make, slow to cure, and lacking in rich lather.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Until now.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anne L. Watson, author of Smart Soapmaking, continues her soapmaking revolution with the first practical book on making Castile soap bars at home. With the secrets revealed in this advanced guide, you'll be making lovely, quick-curing, lather-rich Castile quickly, safely, and reliably.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anne L. Watson is the first author to have introduced modern techniques of home soapmaking and lotionmaking to book readers. She has made soap under the company name Soap Tree, and before her retirement from professional life, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne and her husband, Aaron Shepard, live in Friday Harbor, Washington.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GETTING STARTED \u003cbr\u003e (Facts and Myths About Castile)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE KEYS TO CASTILE \u003cbr\u003e (Moving It from Factory to Kitchen)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WHAT DO I PUT INTO IT? \u003cbr\u003e (The Ingredients of Castile)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WHAT DO I USE TO MAKE IT? \u003cbr\u003e (Gathering the Equipment You Need)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Anne's Classic Castile\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STEP-BY-STEP CASTILE SOAPMAKING \u003cbr\u003e (From Prep to Cleanup and Beyond)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MORE RECIPES  \u003cbr\u003e (Different Castile Soaps You Can Try)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Milk Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Herbal Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Oatmeal Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Cleansing Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Gardener's Lemon Poppy Seed Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Castor Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Coconut Castor Castile\u003cbr\u003e Recipe: Tropical Castile\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WHY? 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