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Waiting for her by the circulation desk was Kourtney Rae, the town’s most energetic event planner. Kourtney was a whirlwind of colorful scarves and digital tablets, always three steps ahead of everyone else.

The two women spent the afternoon lost in logistics, their styles contrasting yet complementary. Penelope provided the grounding knowledge of the books and their history, while Kourtney brought the flair that would draw the crowds. dsw.21.09.06.penelope.woods.and.kourtney.rae.pa...

"You know," Penelope said, looking around at the sanctuary she had built, "this fair is about more than just selling books. It’s about keeping these stories alive." Waiting for her by the circulation desk was

As the sun began to set, casting long, golden shadows across the stacks, they sat down with two cups of tea. " Penelope said