Weekly Roundup: Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney Mystery Series, Artful Plus, and Paying It Forward

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a trio of cozy mysteries by Claudia Gray, all starring Jane Austen characters: The Murder of Mr. Wickham (2022), The Late Mrs. Willoughby (2023), and The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bough (2024). These are an absolutely delightful (and non-stressful) way to revisit these characters, and there's even a little helping of romance. Mentioned: Death Comes to Pemberley, another contemporary author's take on an Austen-themed mystery.
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Terri's random recommendation is Artful Plus, the premium version of Artful Agenda, a digital planner we both use. With Artful Plus, you get a habit tracker and the ability to make and use your own stickers, among other perks. Mentioned: The Artful Agenda Facebook group, Artfully Obsessed.
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In the archives, we checked out an episode from 2020 on how parents can pay it forward (which we think is more helpful than starting or participating in a drive-thru pay-it-forward chain). Mentioned: Books from our former co-hosts: Inclusion in Action by Nicole Eredics and Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools (January 2025) by Amanda Morin.

Next week's lineup: 

• Lost S1 E23, "Exodus: Part 2," on Tuesday, December 17
• Shrinking S2 E6, "Get in the Sea," on Wednesday, December 18
• Weekly roundup on Thursday, December 19

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.