I know people who ae anti-JKR (on principle; hey, it's Portland, OR)who love His Dark Materials. I ought to read it for myself, and see what the fuss is about.
Fave sweater- an old cashmere sweater that I found in a thrift shop in Brooklyn New york for three dollars. I still have it, and it is the perfect, soft thing on a cold day.
Which is not today. Jesus.