Welcome to Litsy!

I'm on my honeymoon in Chicago, so I won't be doing much with #WinterGames until Tuesday. Just an FYI. Have fun!
#HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks

#ChristmasCheer #Reindeer

#Wintergames #XmasChaCha 5 pts

#ChristmasCheer #Reindeer
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#MiddleGradeMonday @Karisimo

This is a book everyone should read at least once.

I'm late, so if you want to play, consider yourself tagged. 🤩🏷

#MiddleGradeMonday @Karisimo

#WGDPC #SantaHat
@Clwojick @StayCurious

This was a whimsical backstory for how a little boy became Santa Claus. Loved the illustrations, between those and the slightly darker undertones to the story, it reminded me a lot of a Roald Dahl book
#WinterGames Book 21 #SantasBookshELVES
#WinterGamesAtoZ @TexReader
#CandylandReadathon @catsandbooks
#GottaCatchEmAll @PuddleJumper
#Rushathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @Ghabi4Roses
#DashingDecember
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern

This story is a combination of #NaughtyOrNice. Young Nikolas begins a journey to the North Pole to find his father. Along the way he encounters hardships (naughty people), but also enjoys kindnesses (the nice). “Sometimes," she said, as her eyes shone wide and bright, "people look up to people not for who they have been, but for what
they could become. For what they know they could be.”
#DecemberDreams @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Nikolas as Father Christmas finally finds his life purpose after 62 years! We also get to see a few old friends and how their lives turned out. Final thoughts - how did everyone enjoy the story?
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

We learn how Nikolas spends the next ten years as Father Christmas, bringing joy back to Elfhelm. But he is still restless, not knowing his true purpose in life...
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

Bittersweet endings. Nikolas returns Little Kip to his family and is deemed a hero. (Father Vodol takes some convincing) They give him gifts of thanks and we see the origin of stockings 🧦😂
Nikolas decides to stay with the Elves, and is deemed Father Christmas
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

The tagged above is my favorite book so far. It‘s a rollercoaster of emotions telling the story of how a lonely boy became Father Christmas.
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern

What a rollercoaster of emotions in these chapters! Little Kip is too weak or young to use his magic to escape. Nikolas is brave to stand up to his father and the hunter but he's outnumbered. His father may have been misguided but still has goodness within him. But the chase! Heartbreaking
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

Both sad and heartwarming at the same time, this novel tells the origin story of Father Christmas from his lonely boyhood. Through it all, he never gives up on hope. 5 stars. Word Search = 3,260.
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#AtoZ @Texreader
#Candyland @Catsandbooks
#PromptMaze @TheAromaofBooks
#Rushathon @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES
#SeriesLove @TheSpineView
#WinterCosy @PuddleJumper
#RestingGrinchFace @Julsmarshall

Nikolas has enough hope and magic to get up to the roof where Blitzen can save him from the angry elves. They stumble upon a surprise in the forest that night.
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

Next up! Though I‘m over halfway through already.

Welp things aren't going well for Nikolas. After a confrontation with head elf Father Vodol, he gets put in prison and finds out some shocking information about his father. But he still believes that goodness is magic and gives hope.
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

#WGDPC #BlueCover
@Clwojick @StayCurious

Nikolas finally makes it to Elfhelm but despite two helpful elves, may not be welcome... What do we think happened to Little Kip?
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

Nikolas is able to befriend the terrifying reindeer after helping him remove the hunter's arrow. Blitzen joins their trek north and they come across his father's hat in the snow. Do you think all these signs of the hunting party's journey are good or bad? This chapter's ending was brutal! Everyone is so exhausted & cold
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

Sorry for the delay of posts but Nikolas is finally on his way after having enough of his cruel aunt's treatment. His turnip doll! 😣 What do we think of his decision to trek to the far north, courageous or foolish?
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile

#Wildlife #WinterGamesDailyPhotoChallenge
@Clwojick @StayCurious
#RestingGrinchFace

A hunter visits the cottage and offers Nikolas' father a job which will have him traveling for months to find a mystical elf city. His cruel aunt comes to live with him in the meantime. Things keep getting worse for poor Nikolas
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @kay.the.bibliophile

Starting off with an introduction to Nikolas and his father, a woodcutter. They are a poor family but Nikolas seems to be grateful for his small lot in life. I love his sense of wonder and belief in the impossible.
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @kay.the.bibliophile

Here's the #buddyread schedule I came up with for our team read. There are 33 chapters, which look very short, so I broke it up into 3 chapters each day.
I'll post a little something each day for us to discuss as we read ☺️❄️🦌
#SantasBookshELVES
@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @kay.the.bibliophile
This is completely optional so let me know if you don't want to be tagged!

Bought this book this time last year so i thought it was time for it to be read so i can watch the film over the xmas holidays!

I picked up this book expecting a light read. I guess I should have been tipped off by the art style that this was Roald Dahl inspired art work that it would be inspired by his style of writing as well. I think as a whole I enjoyed this book. It never really went the route I expected which was sort of nice but was also a bit of a slap in the face at times. 3⭐️

21 days….

Finishing up A Boy Called Christmas today

#sipsby #sipsbyadventcalendar #rainydayteaco #breakfastinbedtea #aboycalledchristmas #matthaig #chrismould

22 days….

Continuing to get into the Christmas spirit with more tea and books because they‘re some of the best things.

#sipsby #sipsbyadventcalendar #steepsociety #kanelboller #aboycalledchristmas #matthaig #chrismould

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I enjoyed this book, loved the pictures. The movie is a little different but good as well.

Simply magical. I'm amazed by this story. The author has a way of making the characters come to life and find a place in your heart. I cared very deeply about them all. This is an inspiring book. One that makes impossible a swear word.
There is just so much to love about this story. I don't think just one read of it will truly allow you to take in all this book has to offer. I definitely plan to reread it.

Starting this book, I have already seen the movie.

#HolidayMovies for the last 3 days:

👑Crown for Christmas
🤶A Boy called Christmas
🎄Miss Christmas

23 pts (as 1 based on book).

#WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs @Clwojick

Wine and let‘s see if the film holds to the book. Testing kindle fire hd 8 using sky go nice 👍. Already done chapter of words of radiance for 25 mins. Back into reading after this. Read this book while ago. Probably re read it defo

What my niece and I watched yesterday. Just missing Home Alone 4. All great selections that helped me with some bingos!#WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

I think I enjoyed The Girl Who Saved Christmas more, but this was quite good too! Now I have to watch the movie. :)
#WinterGames #MistletoeManiacs @Clwojick
Word Search points: 2770

Starting Christmas Eve with this new one!
+6 #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021

Hit my goal of 75 books read this year with the tagged book. #goodreadschallenge

4⭐️I really quite enjoyed this book. It was a nice break from the usual romance books that I have been reading. Perfect for #middlegrade readers. #2021 #bookreview #bookstagram #fiction #christmasstories #retellings #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs +41pts #averymerryreadathon

Was my #bookspin book for December

Really enjoyed this festive magical story, not just for younger readers. My first Matt Haig children‘s book but won‘t be my last 🎄🎅🏻

My second time reading this book and loved it as much as the first time. ❤️ A great read and should be an excellent film.

14th book read for #WinterGames2021 @Clwojick #WrapItUpReadathon @keys_on_fire #Wintercosy Readathon @PuddleJumper #AVeryMerryReadathon @TheSpineView #Adventathon @ozma.of.oz
9th book for #LittenListen @aperfectmjk
5th book for #DashingDecember
2nd book for #ChristmasMyWay @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

Started a re-read of the excellent A Boy Called Christmas. Well timed for the film.

Strongly recommend this trilogy, of which this is the first book.

#WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

Finally got around to watching A Boy Called Christmas 🎅🏻❄🐁📖 #christmas #childrens #magic

#festivephotochallenge #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers #reindeer

This book is as cost and Christmassy on a second reading as the first time I read it.

A story about how we come to receive and give presents at Christmas and to believe in magic and Father Christmas.

I watched the movie a few weeks ago, and it was just as cosy as the book.

4.5🌟 I really enjoyed this unique take on the origin story of Santa Claus. It is definitely a bit darker than I expected. It reminded me a lot of Roald Dahl's works. That said, it was a fun, fairytale-like story with charming illustrations.

It was also a goldmine for WG Word Search words. I found 254 of them in this little book.

#WinterGames
#MistletoeManiacs

I listened to the audio narrated by Stephen Fry as my commute book.

It was cute, and I thought it was a pretty original origin story for Santa! I look forward to seeing what the TV movie is like.

My favourite character was probably the truth pixie that wanted to be good but also really liked to see heads explode 🤣

#WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers #AVeryMerryBingo #AVeryMerryReadathon #Adventathon #WinterCosy #BlackwellsBookshelfReadathon