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Who says people aren't reading these days? Interest in books is as great as ever — and London department store Selfridges is hoping to prove it with a seven-week event devoted to the printed word.

This month on Spotlight Audio: Scottish tradition. Bilingual perspectives. Out-of-office e-mail. A priest in Zimbabwe. And much more.

Thomas Ross, philosopher: "I went to Macy's in San Francisco and entered this little room where Santa was. He was very nice. I wanted to tell Santa psychically what I wanted for Christmas, but he made me say it out loud." Did his wish come true? Click to find out.