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1 " What do you think happiness is?” she asked him. “A by-product,” he answered immediately, “to being useful. "
― Jenny Colgan , The Christmas Bookshop
2 " People buy things in the hope that it will make them feel better,” said Blair. “It gives you a momentary boost, just buying it, but not for long. It’s just a stupid dopamine hit "
3 " dark hair in a top knot, "
4 " That’s why you’re not allowed to touch the Christmas trees,” said Phoebe, nodding and carefully moving all the bits of carrot away from the chicken. She had to eat them, but she would put it off to the last possible moment. "
5 " Marbled endpapers, Mr. McCredie observed, meant nothing to children. But they meant a lot to those who loved color and beauty and stories that would never end. "
6 " There was a picture of Blair, white teeth gleaming, looking fit in a red jumper and a hat, sitting next to a huge Christmas tree surrounded by cheery multicultural children. "
7 " No!” said Sofia. “I read! Self-help can be very useful.” She gave her sister a meaningful look. “Really?” said Carmen. “As useful as Rainbow Rowell? Or Douglas Adams? I doubt it. "