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  35 books readers loved this year

  December 14, 2023 | 2:10 pm
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  'I like the fresh scent': Here's why readers prefer real Christmas trees

  December 14, 2023 | 1:45 pm
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  SHOP LOCAL

  How a Dorchester cookie shop became 'embedded in Boston culture'

  December 14, 2023 | 9:00 am
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  Community

  The worst Yankee Swap gifts Boston.com readers have seen

  December 13, 2023 | 12:04 pm
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  Readers Say

  'Cold water, sharks, traffic': The best things readers said in 2023

  December 13, 2023 | 9:14 am
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  SHOP LOCAL

  Birch St. House & Garden is your one-stop shop for the holidays

  December 13, 2023 | 6:00 am
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  SHOP LOCAL

  The ultimate guide to shopping local in Boston

  December 12, 2023 | 2:10 pm
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  SHOP LOCAL

  Shop local outside of Boston with this reader guide

  December 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
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  BEST FOOD AND DRINK

  What readers said about the best food and drink in 2023

  December 12, 2023 | 11:23 am
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  'Perfect song for all the time': Readers share their top songs of 2023

  December 12, 2023 | 10:20 am