The Holdovers (2023) is a film that follows strict, misanthropic teacher Paul Hunham, assigned to remain at a New England boarding school over winter break to watch the few students who can’t go home. Among them is sharp-tongued, restless teen Angus, alongside Mary, the school’s grieving head cook. As the three spend the holiday together, their frustrations gradually give way to understanding, forging an unexpected bond that changes each of them.

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A Maigret Christmas and Other Stories by Georges Simenon gathers several classic tales featuring the legendary French detective Jules Maigret. In the title story, Maigret is drawn into a tense investigation during the holiday season, where appearances deceive and the warmth of Christmas contrasts sharply with human intrigue and crime. The collection showcases Simenon’s mastery of suspense and character, offering glimpses into both Maigret’s meticulous detective work and the quiet, sometimes lonely, human moments behind the mysteries.