Pilla's Reading Corner: J. M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck, Bob McLeod, Bob Sharen - "Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt"

You're cooking dinner, and the conversation with your family doesn't stop – because no one has to go to a separate room. An open space where the kitchen seamlessly transitions into the living room has been one of the most frequently chosen solutions in new apartments and houses for years. It's a layout that fosters closeness – cooking stops being a solitary activity and becomes part of the shared, daily rhythm of home life.

"Horizon" by Wiesław Myśliwski is a moving story about growing up, passing away, and daily life against the backdrop of World War II. Find out why it's worth picking up this demanding yet incredibly atmospheric novel.

A mattress sees more than any other piece of furniture in the house — sweat from night sweats, morning coffee drunk in bed, cat hair from a cat who stubbornly chooses the same spot for a nap. The problem is that while we change our bedding regularly, it's easy to forget about the mattress itself — until the day we notice a stain or feel that something in the bedroom smells different than it should.