I taking Elena Ferrante is South American or Spanish? Go her! And begone, Ferber!

I've had Bayou Magic on my to-read list for ages--maybe I'll get it out and get cracking on it (... maybe).

We're making progress on The Apple Stone--it's sweet and fun, and historically curious in some ways (e.g., the cousins' fathers are working on a rocket to the moon, and the book was written before the moon landing).