Happy Friday, everyone! And it's an especially poignant one for me, because this will be my last Freebie Friday on Read Street.
After nearly four years at The Sun, I'm excited to announce I've accepted a position at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. It was my childhood dream to work at this newspaper, and I can honestly say I've enjoyed (nearly) every day I've been in this newsroom. But Read Street has been my particular joy.
Through this blog I've met wonderful authors, booksellers and booklovers, I've covered festivals, movie openings, and book reviews, and I am so thankful both for the opportunity and for the community that you've all helped Dave and me create.
So thank you for your comments and your e-mails, and fear not! Dave has promised to continue the Freebie Friday tradition.
But before I begin this new chapter in my life, fair warning: After my last day next week, I'll be rejoining the discussion as a commenter.
And without further ado, let me congratulate Michelle! You were randomly selected to win David Sedaris' "Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk." We hope you enjoy it.
And the next giveaway is "Speakeasy: Classic Cocktails Reimagined from New York's Employees Only Bar," by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric. And whomever wins it, I insist that you immediately make your favorite cocktail -- be it a gimlet, a sidecar or a mojito (my personal favorite) -- and toast Read Street.
Cheers!