Readers, I am so excited to welcome you to the pages of our Best of Woodbury 2024 issue. It is such a pleasure to edit the pages of this long-standing magazine, and I thank you for creating such a lovely community to live, work and play in.
Something I look forward to annually is setting a reading goal for myself. Dare I say that, with the increase of social media trends, such as #Bookstagram or #BookTok, reading has become, perhaps, more popular than ever before. I can easily recall the days when I flipped through the pages of Junie B. Jones and the Magic Treehouse books—possibly too quickly, as I would cycle through book after book. Although those beloved series are behind me, nowadays, I tend to gravitate toward a myriad of genres, and I encourage you to flip to page 40 for a number of book recommendations chosen by yours truly.
Without further ado, I invite you to turn to page 32 to meet the winners and finalists in our annual Readers’ Choice Poll. These businesses are, without a doubt, something to celebrate. I encourage you to explore these businesses—whether they’re already a familiar favorite or a new go-to.
Readers, you are what makes Woodbury so special. Thank you, once again, for all you do for our great community and this magazine. This month, our Focus on Woodbury photo contest opens—and we invite you to submit your photos and memories for consideration. Go to page 56 to learn more, and submit your photos now through August 31 at woodburymag.com.
Cheers to you, Readers,
—Hailey Almsted
