DEAR READERS: On November 9, I answered a letter from someone who was trying to find a way to acknowledge her impending divorce in her Christmas cards, which would contain a photo of the letter writer ...

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If you're struggling to find the right gifts this holiday season, look no further than your local bookstore — there are more than 50 independent new and used booksellers in the Seattle area after all.

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