THE Comfort ZONE

WHEN THE WORLD OUTSIDE FEELS A BIT BLEAK, WHAT CAN BE BETTER THAN ESCAPING INTO A GOOD BOOK? ENJOY A SUNNY SOJOURN, CRACK A FIENDISH MYSTERY OR SINK BACK INTO A CHILDHOOD FAVOURITE – ALL WITHOUT HAVING TO LEAVE YOUR ARMCHAIR

Words and photography: MIRANDA MILLS

CHILDHOOD FAVOURITES Anne Of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery (Virago Modern Classics) When the chill and drizzle of January are really starting to kick in and you're in need of a little pick-me-up, it’s time to self-prescribe some quality time with a soft quilt, a hot water bottle and a favourite childhood classic. It’s hard to find a book that offers more life-affirming joy than Anne Of Green Gables. As a lonely, unwanted orphan, Anne Shirley’s world is transformed when she’s accidentally adopted into the home of an elderly brother and sister living on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Anne’s loving, plucky character captures the hearts of her new family and friends – as well as those of generations of readers since the novel was first published in 1908 – and L. M.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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