Book of the Week

Accession No. 1 in our register — the first book we catalogued, and a fitting first pick. Padraig Kenny’s story of mechanical children and what it means to be “proper” is tender, funny, and quietly profound. Hand it to a ten-year-old, or keep it for yourself.

This note was written by the site’s builders to start the series — the owner’s own pick and note replace it from next week.