This goo was worth a point in January 2023.

publication date: Monday, January 23, 2023 (part of January 2023)

category: Literature

clue: Thank goodness this British author found reasons to stay alive after suffering from depression and anxiety, because his books about Father Christmas and other Humans have become best-sellers.

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky


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