The Gift of the Magi (Diversion Classics)

dabbe

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#christmascheer
#gift
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#wintergames24 @Liseworks @holidaybookdragons

A fave. ❣️

jen_the_scribe This is the exact rendition I have. I love it so much, such beautiful illustrations ❤️ 7d

dabbe @jen_the_scribe #greatminds! 💙❄️💙 7d

JessieKB My Mom read this to us every year growing up🤍 7d

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Eggs I remember the first time I read it…❤️ 7d

dabbe @JessieKB You have a lovely mom. 💙❄️💙 7d

dabbe @Eggs 💙❄️💙 7d

kspenmoll Such a lovely story! 6d

dabbe @kspenmoll IKR? 💙❄️💙 5d

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jen_the_scribe

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

“Maybe the hairs of my head were numbered… but nobody could ever count my love for you.”

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Bookwormjillk

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

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One of my favorite short stories. I treated myself to a copy for kindle so I could read it when I had a few minutes on the go.

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jen_the_scribe

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

I love this version of The Gift of the Magi, illustrated by P.J. Lynch. We were late getting in the holiday spirit this year, but my annual holiday reads always help.

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TheSpineView

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#DivineDecember @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#Gift

Eggs ❤️💗❤️ 2y

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Eggs

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#MemorableGift #Indelible Moments @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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TheSpineView

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#Wishes&Blessings @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#Gift

SusanLee I‘ve read this some time back and enjoyed it 😘 3y

Eggs We both chose this💜 3y

TheSpineView @Eggs @SusanLee A Classic that is worth reading! 3y

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SW-T

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Because you can‘t reread certain books often enough. Perfect year and perfect season for this gem.

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Texreader

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#12coloursofdecember Dec 15 Evergreen 20 points plus 1 #wintergames #merryreaders @Clwojick

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TheSpineView

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SleightheShelves @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
#Gift

OriginalCyn620 ❤️❤️❤️ 4y

TheSpineView @OriginalCyn620 😊 4y

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Bookwormjillk

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

I got this back today. I can‘t wait to sit down with it tonight and read all of your notes! #LMPBC round 7

@Linsy yours will be coming tomorrow

JenlovesJT47, shadowspeak17

JenlovesJT47 Hey ladies, are we ready to pick books for the next round? (If you all still want to continue!) 5y

shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 I‘d be down for another round if you guys want. 😄 But if we do, would anyone mind if I send a notebook along with my pick or use sticky notes or something? I really like lmpbc, but I‘m kind of tired of the writing *in* my books part to be honest. 😬 5y

JenlovesJT47 @shadowspeak17 fine with me! I‘m really OCD about my books and only very reluctantly write in them for LMPBC — you won‘t catch me doing it otherwise! 😬 5y

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shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 Yes, same with me! 😅 What do you guys think @Linsy @Bookwormjillk ? Another round or no? 5y

Bookwormjillk @shadowspeak17 @Linsy @shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 sure I‘m in. Do you mind if we branch out from short stories? 5y

shadowspeak17 @Bookwormjillk That‘s fine with me. :) 5y

JenlovesJT47 I‘m good with anything, I like to read a wide variety of books! Any theme in particular? 5y

Bookwormjillk @JenlovesJT47 @shadowspeak17 @Linsy I‘m good with any theme- or we could keep it easy and say anything from your TBR? 5y

JenlovesJT47 Sounds good to me! 5y

shadowspeak17 What do you think @Linsy ? 5y

Linsy @shadowspeak17 @bookwormjillk @jenlovesjt47 Sounds good to me too! Glad y'all still want me even though I've been so slow in passing along books. I promise to do better next time! 5y

Linsy @shadowspeak17 @jenlovesjt47 @bookwormjillk And I'll make sure to use sticky notes in yours next time, Jen! Do the rest of y'all feel similarly? 5y

JenlovesJT47 I‘m almost done with The Birds, would love to send it along with my next round pick. What types of books are you thinking for this round? @Linsy @shadowspeak17 5y

shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 I‘m not sure yet, but I‘m planning on going through my shelves later today so I can post some possibilities for you guys. 😊 Do any of you have any genres you‘d like to avoid though so I can keep them in mind while I‘m narrowing things down? @Linsy @Bookwormjillk 5y

Bookwormjillk @shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 @Linsy I was thinking about my bookspin book

All American Boys

Bookwormjillk @shadowspeak17 @JenlovesJT47 @Linsy or

Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life

Bookwormjillk Any preferences? 5y

shadowspeak17 @Bookwormjillk My vote‘s for All American Boys. I‘ve heard great things about Jason Reynolds, but I haven‘t read any of his books yet. :) 5y

JenlovesJT47 @shadowspeak17 All American Boys sounds good to me too! 🤗 @Bookwormjillk (edited) 5y

Linsy @JenlovesJT47 @shadowspeak17 @bookwormjillk Ditto! (edited) 5y

Bookwormjillk @Linsy I'm getting ready to mail this book to you, but I'm not sure I have your current address. Can you email it to me heywoodjs @ yahoo . com

Thanks! 5y

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shadowspeak17

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I enjoyed this short and sweet little story. I was familiar with some retellings of it but I don‘t think I‘d ever actually read the original story, so I‘m glad I finally have now. Thanks for a great round ladies! I really liked everyone‘s choices. 😄 This will be on its way home to you soon @bookwormjillk . I‘ll let you know when I send it.

(Thanks for the card @JenlovesJT47 ! Happy late Valentine‘s Day! 😊💕)

#lmpbc #groupq #catsoflitsy #Ember

Linsy

Leftcoastzen ❤️😻 5y

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JenlovesJT47

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I just received this today from @Linsy for the #LMPBC for #GroupQ — I decided to go ahead and read it now so I don‘t get behind on my required Litsy reading! 😆

This is short but sweet and has such a great message. 5⭐️

Will be on its way to you next week @shadowspeak17 !

#Classics

Bookwormjillk

TheBookHippie We read it every Christmas ❤️ 5y

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Linsy

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The perfect way to end the season for me. That‘s true love, isn‘t it? Giving up the thing you love the most for the one you love the most. Made me all sentimental. 😢

Also, I got #hufflepuff socks today!

#pottersocks #lmpbc #groupq #holidayread
#wintergames #thefilthyanimals

JenlovesJT47, Bookwormjillk, shadowspeak17, rather_be_reading

kspenmoll Just love that story!!! Yes, perfect ending! 5y

Emilymdxn I love the socks so much! Hufflepuff pride 5y

Linsy @Emilymdxn Yes, hufflepuff‘s unite! I was so exited to get my house 💛🖤💛 5y

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JackOBotts Three cheers for Hufflepuff! @Linsy @Emilymdxn 💛🖤💛🖤 5y

Bookwormjillk Glad you liked it! The next one is coming soon! 5y

Linsy @JackOBotts @Emilymdxn 👏👏👏 (edited) 5y

JenlovesJT47 Awesome socks! 😍 5y

kyraleseberg I listened to Mike Rowe read this on his podcast recently. Wonderful story. 5y

rather_be_reading 21 5y

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BookmarkTavern

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Book #2

#WinterGames #TeamFestivus #WGGuessTheBook

@wanderinglynn @i-am-papercrane @Addison_Reads @Readage @MaleficentBookDragon @LouBeth @Ads0123 @ChasingOm @EliNeedsMoreShelves @Teebe @Samanthagutt @Chrissyreadit @Kdgordon88

Addison_Reads Gift of the magi 5y

ChasingOm

Gift of the Magi

BookmarkTavern @Addison_Reads Correct! 5y

BookmarkTavern @ChasingOm 5 points for guessing! 5y

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Linsy

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Thanks @Bookwormjillk! Can‘t wait to get started. 🎁

#groupq #lmpbc #wintergames #thefilthyanimals
#festivephotochallenge #threewisemen

rather_be_reading

rather_be_reading 3 5y

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Eggs

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

A favorite of mine. There is an O. Henry house/museum in Austin TX not far from me

#gifts

#hollyjollyreading

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️📚❤️ 5y

OriginalCyn620 😊📚🎄💚 5y

jb72 He‘s buried in Asheville NC. I went to the cemetery once to find his marker, but couldn‘t find it. 5y

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Crazeedi Beautiful story 5y

Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 @jb72 @Crazeedi ❤️💚❤️ 5y

Eggs @jb72 did you search under his given name William Sydney Porter? 5y

jb72 @Eggs No. The cemetery was difficult to maneuver in and I was rushed for time. I wish I had gone back. 5y

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EliNeedsMoreShelves

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

One of my #HolidayTraditions every year is reading The Gift of the Magi. This year, I read it to the kids for the first time.

#WinterGames #TeamFestivus
@wanderinglynn @StayCurious @Clwojick

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Eggs Classic story ❤️❤️ 5y

wanderinglynn Such a beautiful story! ❤️🎄🎁 5y

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mabell

The Gift of the Magi (Diversion Classics) | O. Henry

#unpopularopinion I‘m sure, but I don‘t care for this classic story of #giftsitsthethoughtthatcounts . The irony of their sacrificial gifts really just drove me crazy!
#festivephotochallenge #wintergames #TeamFozziwig

BarkingMadRead, Clwojick, StayCurious

BarkingMadRead 🎄🎄 5y

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Come-read-with-me

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

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#wintergames #thefilthyanimals The tagged book is perhaps one my favourite love stories related to the holiday season. The idea of self sacrifice in order to make the person you love feel cherished is something that we should all practice with all those we care for in our lives - but that‘s just my opinion 🤗

Clwojick, StayCurious, rather_be_reading

rather_be_reading 21🎀 5y

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jen_the_scribe

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

I read these two every year, and I never stop loving them.

Linsy Beautiful ♥️ 5y

jen_the_scribe @Linsy Thank you! 😊 5y

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BookmarkTavern

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

It‘s a pretty untraditional #adventcalendar but each day has the sheet music for a Christmas Carol, a poem, and a Christmas short story. A gift from my aunt.

#WinterGames #TeamFestivus #holidaytradition #festivephotochallenge @wanderinglynn @Clwojick @StayCurious

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EliNeedsMoreShelves Oh my goodness, that's lovely! 5y

wanderinglynn And is this also a #holidaytradition? (If it is, add that hashtag & you‘ll get an extra 20 pts!) 😉 5y

AuthorErinHuss I love this! 5y

BookmarkTavern @EliNeedsMoreShelves @AuthorErinHuss Thank you! @wanderinglynn I didn‘t even think of that! Thanks! 5y

wanderinglynn My pleasure! ⛄️ 5y

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Lcsmcat

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

O. Henry grew up in my hometown, working in his father‘s drug store. So we always studied him in school, and this story in particular. Not the Magi you might be thinking of, but this Christmas story has a wise woman and man. #wisemen #seasonsreadings @vkois88 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Graciouswarriorprincess I love this story! 6y

Lcsmcat @Graciouswarriorprincess You can see the interior of his father‘s drug store at the History Museum in Greensboro. I can‘t remember if it‘s a replica or the actual interior, but it‘s cool. 6y

Graciouswarriorprincess @Lcsmcat That‘s cool! I grew up in Indiana, PA which is the hometown of Jimmy Stewart. The library top floor is a museum and I worked in what was once his father‘s hardware store which he sold. That was amazing. 👍🏻😉 6y

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kspenmoll

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#stuffedstockingswap #SSS #StNickolasDay #celebration

Look what I just unboxed! The wrapping is almost too beautiful to tear open! A HUGE thanks to @Christine for her generosity! This came from CA- I love how we are connecting to readers all over the world. I am on the east coast in Connecticut, across the country from the west coast. @Avanders Thanks for all the work hosting❤️

tpixie @kspenmoll @Christine @Avanders how exciting! So lovely! Great job!!! Those packages really crossed the USA 🇺🇸!! 6y

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Tanisha_A

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Isn't #December the perfect time of the year to read this classic tale of unselfish love set at Christmas eve?! 💝 #WinterWonderland
@Cinfhen @TrishB

Cinfhen Yes!!!! Perfect and adorable bookmark 🐘 6y

Tanisha_A @Cinfhen And it's eco friendly, because it's made from elephant poo paper. I call it the Reading elephant bookmark. 6y

Cinfhen Elephant poo paper 😳 6y

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Tanisha_A @Cinfhen Yep! Check this out - http://elephantpoopaper.com 6y

Cinfhen That‘s pretty awesome 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 6y

TrishB I love this post 💕 I won‘t be able to get elephant poo paper out of my head all day. I‘m definitely feeling the need for one of those bookmarks! 6y

Tanisha_A @TrishB 💌 Aw! I'd love to send you one! Here's my email id - taniagarwal23@gmail.com. Let me know your address! :) 6y

TrishB Awww thank you that‘s lovely 💕 will drop you an email later 😘 I‘m excited now! 6y

batsy Agreed, that bookmark is perfect 💙 6y

Tanisha_A @batsy Elephants! 💚 6y

zezeki Love that bookmark 😍 6y

Tanisha_A @zezeki I think elephants look great on every type of stationery and other stuff. Haha. I just love them 6y

TrishB Sent email 👍🏻 thank you 6y

BekaReid This was always a favorite, and I just really enjoy O. Henry's stories! 6y

Tanisha_A @TrishB Yay! I will get it out in the mail as soon as possible. 🙂 6y

Tanisha_A @BekaReid Yes, a great writer! 🙂 6y

TrishB No rush 😘 6y

LazyDays Beautiful bookmark! 6y

youneverarrived Love that bookmark 6y

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kspenmoll

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SSS #StuffedStockingSwap
My #SSS greeted me when I got home from work today! ⭐️🎄🎅🏻🎉🎁

Avanders

Christine Yay!! 🙂 6y

Avanders ❄️💙❄️💙❄️ 6y

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kspenmoll

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SSS #StuffedStockingSwap #Dec6 #giftoftheMagi #StNicolasDay
This package went out today! ❄️🎅🏻🎄⭐️

Avanders, Nessavamusic

Nessavamusic Yay! Very excited 6y

Avanders 🎄♥️❄️💙☃️ 6y

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SomedayAlmost

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

You know you want to! And this short story gets 5/5. But I have already reviewed it! #givebooks #giftbooks #shortstories

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SarahBradley

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kspenmoll

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SSS #SuffedStockingSwap #December6 #StNicholasDay #GiftsoftheMagi
Boxed and ready to go Monday. Will post OO receipt.

Avanders

Avanders 🎄♥️❄️💙☃️ 6y

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kspenmoll

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

🎄the tagged short story, The Gift of the Magi
🎄seeing The Hartford Stage‘s production of A Christmas Carol
🎄It‘s a Wonderful Life. Hokey but we love it & watch annually
🎄ribbon candy, chocolate peppermint bark
🎄. @Librarybelle @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @RealLifeReading

JenlovesJT47

JenlovesJT47 💚💚💚 6y

Librarybelle Thanks for the tag! 6y

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JoScho

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

1. The Gift of the Magi
2. Lotto tickets on Christmas Eve
3. Scrooged
4. My Mom‘s cookies
5. @Craftylikefox
thanks for the tag @AmberWB 😘🎄
#tuesdaytidbits

JenlovesJT47

JenlovesJT47 💚💚💚 6y

AmberWB 😊😘 🎄 6y

bookcollecter #Scrooged 🎄💝 on repeat lol 6y

JoScho @bookcollecter yes! 😊❤️🎄 6y

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BookishMe

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Head to @CSeydel 's post for another #LitsySwap #shortstories #LitsySwaps

Couldn't resist this #shortstoryswap despite my plan to sign up for a swap only in the next half of the year 😊 😊

CSeydel Yay! Thanks for joining 😀 7y

BookishMe @CSeydel too good to miss this no-frills swap ;D I already have the titles to send in mind! Lol 😂😅 thanks for Hosting 💖💖 7y

CSeydel Awesome! Can you shoot me an email with the titles you‘re have in mind so I can make the best possible match? 7y

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BookishMe @CSeydel sure... What's the email address please? :)) 7y

CSeydel Oh sorry - it‘s carrieseydel at yahoo dotcom 7y

BookishMe @CSeydel 👌🏾👌🏾 7y

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CSeydel

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

OK, let‘s do this!

Swap: #ShortStorySwap
Sign ups close: June 7
Open date: July 11, 2018
Budget: $20 max
Form Link: https://goo.gl/forms/HzK3WOXw3sB5fMwK2
Theme: Short story collections

#LitsyHappenings @LitsyHappenings #LitsySwaps @LitsySwaps #Swaps

erzascarletbookgasm, Zelma, merelybookish, RowReads1, shadowspeak17, Austen_Nerd

CrowCAH Signed up; excited! 😁 7y

CSeydel @CrowCAH Awesome! 7y

CSeydel Sorry it‘s asking for email address twice. I put in a field for it manually, forgetting that the form automatically collects it #rookiemistake 7y

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ElleSkel Just signed up! I seriously need swap therapy I think! 7y

CSeydel @Elle_Skeldon Same! But I‘m hoping this swap will be low-impact on the pocketbook. 😬 7y

ephemeralwaltz This sounds great!! Just signed up 😍😍 7y

Smarkies Signed up! Sounds like a great swap. 7y

Zelma Yay, thanks for hosting, @CSeydel ! 7y

CSeydel @ephemeralwaltz @Smarkies @Zelma Welcome! Thanks for participating! It‘s shaping up nicely 😊 7y

jillannjohn I‘m in! 7y

CSeydel @jillannjohn yay!! 7y

CSeydel Question: I made the turnaround time 4 weeks because I worry about getting distracted and forgetting to send my stuff. However, I‘m spoiled by speedy American mailing times. Is 4 weeks enough time for everyone, or do I need to make it longer? @jillannjohn @Smarkies @ephemeralwaltz @LapReader @DuckOfDoom @jenniferw88 7y

LapReader I wouldn‘t mind a little extra time. 7y

jenniferw88 4 weeks is good for me - it means i can't go overboard on goodies! 7y

ephemeralwaltz 4 weeks is fine but international packages might take a bit longer to be honest. But it does make us shop quickly and get them in the mail sooner! 7y

jillannjohn I‘m ok with 4 weeks but whatever‘s good with everyone. 7y

CSeydel Ok I will keep it 4 weeks, but I‘ll do a check-in on July 1 to see if we want an extension. @LapReader @ephemeralwaltz @jenniferw88 7y

ephemeralwaltz @CSeydel cool. we'll definitely keep in touch with you and our matches to let everyone know when our packages go in the mail! I've had international packages take a long time to get to me but it always works out. Thanks again for hosting this giveaway by the way! I was really looking forward to a low budget swap 😋😋 7y

CSeydel @ephemeralwaltz yeah, as Jennifer said - the shorter lead time helps me stick to my budget! 7y

catiewithac Yay! I signed up!! 7y

Smarkies Am ok with the 4 week timeline.😁 7y

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ve sent you an email, Carrie. 7y

CSeydel @erzascarletbookgasm 👍🏼 7y

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Rumi

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Love and large-hearted giving, when added together, can leave deep marks. It is never easy to cover these marks, dear friends-- never easy.

RaimeyGallant Nice quote! And a belated welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 7y

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Booksbymybed

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Christmas favorite ❤️

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Centique

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#decdays #seasonsoflove

I‘m gonna go with the first Christmas love story I ever read. This was printed in an old magazine annual from 1967 which I found at my grandma‘s house when I was little. The story and illustrations really stuck with me and the annual was later given to me to remember my grandma by. A really sweet short story if you haven‘t read it.

Cinfhen

batsy What a lovely gift 💕 7y

Sydsavvy That's beautiful 7y

merelybookish I love the illustrations! 7y

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Centique Thanks @batsy @Sydsavvy 💕 7y

Centique @merelybookish there‘s something about those 1960s magazine illustrations that I just love! 7y

DivineDiana What a beautiful treasure! 7y

Eggs Gorgeous illustrations! 7y

Cinfhen Amazing🙌🏻I read this short story in HS and loved it but your copy is gorgeous ❤️ 7y

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thebacklistbook

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Intention behind a gift is more important than the gift itself. Everyone needs love In their life.

Tamra

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

This is free for download on Amazon. Lovely story. 💜

Libby1 It‘s a beautiful story. ❤️ 7y

[DELETED] 3803335244 Headed over to download 7y

Tamra @ForeverNerdy 👍🏾 7y

booksandsympathy It is a lovely story 7y

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SomedayAlmost

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This classic short story is so often imitated because the original resonates so powerfully. Yes, by 2017 standards it might seem saccharine-sweet, but yes, it is still a great love story by a master of the form. #shortstories #lovestory #holidays

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WhatDeeReads

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Christmas tree of books. #Christmas2017

Tagged is my favorite Christmas story.

cocomass Love it!! 7y

WhatDeeReads @cocomass Thank you! 7y

theshrinkette YAAAASSSSSSSS 7y

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GypsyKat

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

I already wish I had a fireplace, especially this time of year! 🔥🎄📚
https://www.bookstr.com/5-cozy-christmas-stories-thatll-make-you-wish-you-had-a-...

BethM Me too! One can dream. 7y

Texreader I️ really don‘t know why they put fireplaces in houses in south Texas. I‘ve never used them despite every house I‘ve owned having one. I‘d die of heat stroke! 7y

Q84 I'd love one but I have to agree we rarely turn our heater on and usually in a few hours I need the ac again 7y

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GypsyKat @BethM Yes! But I want a gas or electric one. The real ones smell wonderful and are so cozy, but they‘re more drafty and dirtier. 7y

GypsyKat @Texreader @Q84 Haha! We don‘t have that problem here in N.Y. 😄❄️⛄️ 7y

Q84 @GypsyKat jealous! I love snow and the only snow my kids have seen melted as it hit the ground 7y

GypsyKat @Q84 There‘s this thing called the “Golden Snowball” award. It‘s given to the U.S. city with the most snowfall. My city (Syracuse NY) wins almost every year. We‘re already in the lead. http://goldensnowball.com/ 7y

BarbaraJean Ohhhh, I miss having a fireplace! The last couple of Christmases I‘ve actually curled up to read in front of the Netflix Yule log... 🙄 But what else is a girl to do in Southern California?! 😂 7y

GypsyKat @BarbaraJean That‘s not a bad idea! It‘s better than nothing lol 😄 7y

Godmotherx5 @BarbaraJean @GypsyKat No fireplace in our condo. A must for our next place. We use Netflix, too. Glad it‘s not just us especially with that cozy holiday list of books. 7y

AlaMich I live in Chicago and I have a gas fireplace that we use pretty much every day between November and April. I consider it my compensation for having to live in this climate. ❄️❄️❄️ 7y

CoffeeAndABook Yep @AlaMich , that's exactly how I feel about our little fireplace & living in Germany! So cold & wet & dark! Couldn't survive winters without a fire to look forward to 🔥📚💓 Have to admit, would trade anyone who lives in a warmer climate in a heartbeat 💗 7y

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JacintaMCarter

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#Gifts #GypsyKatsBirthdayWeek

GypsyKat

Centique Awww this story. 😍 7y

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FairyHighRoad

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

Whenever I think about #Christmas stories, this is the first one that pops into my head. 🎄 #sizzlinsummerbooks

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BarbaraJean

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

My MIL went a little overboard this year... she discovered Thrift Books and went crazy. I'm not complaining! But my husband did... because he didn't consult her before his gift-buying and he had to return and re-buy a bunch of books! Gifts from both husband and MIL are pictured here. 😃📚📚📚#seasonsreadings2016

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SusanInTiburon Wow, look how much they love you! 8y

SusanInTiburon Plus I love love love The Polysyllabic Spree! 8y

Cydster61 LOVED listening to Hilary McKay's stuff with my daughter in the car 8y

BarbaraJean @SusanInTiburon - I started The Polysyllabic Spree right away--I'm really enjoying it! 8y

BarbaraJean @Cydster61 - I read the Casson family books this summer from the library, and absolutely fell in love. They went on the Christmas list and both MIL and husband bought them for me... yay multiple copies! 😏 8y

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Well-ReadNeck

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SeasonsReadings2016 #ChristmassyReads

Some of my favorite Christmassy reads!!!

🎄🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄🎉🎁🎅🏻🎄

jpmcwisemorgan This story came up in trivia last night and we could remember the title but we needed the author and my brain went poof! 8y

ChasingOm I want to read my copy of Snow Child so bad, but it's packed in a box somewhere and probably won't be found until we move in January. 😔 8y

MsSinn I love that edition of Gift of the Magi-- such beautiful illustrations. Also, seeing The Snow Child tag awoke a long lost memory of reading a version of the original folk tale as a child. Ty!

The snow child: a Russian tale

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BooksForYears

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#SeasonsReadings2016 Day 22 - Christmassy Reads

These are all of the #Christmassy books on my shelves 🎄📚

#christmassyreads #christmasbooks

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BookishBlonde12 Gotta love the holidays! 🤗🎄❤️ 8y

Irenadawn The Cat's Pajamas is really getting around ! I am going to have to look into this one ! 😻😻😻 8y

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MrBook

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

#WhatTheDeuce?!?!?! @BookBabe & I decided to exchange one early Christmas present each tonight. It just so happened we got each other foam memory mattress toppers!!!! WHATTHEDEUCE?! 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻!!! That's me rotflmao! This is one helluva sign we're soulmates, wouldn't you say 😁🙌🏻👌🏻!!! I took @samwinchester90 's & @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com 's book tag advice. Unbelievable 😎👍🏻. ...Would it defeat the purpose to use both together? 🤔😆

PenguinInFlight That's true love, right there!! 😂❤ Better than Gift of the Magi! 8y

NovelGirl82 Perfect!! 😂😂😂 8y

OrangeMooseReads 😂🤣😂 8y

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Amandajoy My parents celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. More than once they've gotten each other the same Christmas present. Including this year, which has me eagerly awaiting Christmas. (My favorite was the year of the pot holders.) Here's hoping it works just as well for you two! (edited) 8y

LitHousewife Love it!!! 8y

ElizaTodd This is so sweet!!! ❤ 8y

BooksTeasAndBookishThings Haha awww it's True Love ❤️ 8y

RabidReader Too cute! 8y

Gayan I love this! ❤️ 8y

Peddler410 I ❤️stories like this! My husband and I met online, in August 12 years ago. Our first Valentine's Day, six months almost to the day of meeting in person, we exchanged identical Valentine's Day cards! (edited) 8y

LeahBergen It would definitely make for an extra puffy bed! 8y

LibrarianJen 😂😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 you two are so awesome! 8y

britt_brooke 💕💕💕 8y

rachelm Hahaha! 8y

brilliantglow This is the best omg😂😂😂👏👏❤❤❤ 8y

melbeautyandbooks ❤👏🏻🤗👍🏻😂 8y

TheBookbabeblog84 Lol.... 8y

DreesReads I am sure Coale would like one 😹 8y

LiteraryinPA Hilarious! 8y

Merethebookgal 😂😂😂 True love right there! 8y

JSW Dying. Dead of laughter. 💀 8y

Blair_Reads Haha amazing 8y

ChasingOm 💜💜💜 8y

mom2bugnbee I love this so much. True love! 8y

Branwen Ahahaha! Omg, you two are so adorable! :-) 8y

Graciouswarriorprincess True love! So sweet and definitely adorable! 8y

MrBook @PenguinInFlight @NovelGirl82 @OrangeMooseReads @LitHousewife @ElizaTodd @BooksTeasAndBookishThings @Ctimmer @Gayan @Peddler410 @LeahBergen @LibrarianJen @britt_brooke @rachelm @brilliantglow @melbeautyandbooks @TheBookbabeblog84 @LiteraryinLititz @Merethebookgal @JSW @Blair_Reads @ChasingOm @mom2bugnbee @Branwen 😁☺️👍🏻!!! @Amandajoy 😁😁😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻! Adorable 😆! @Peddler410 That's insane 😮😂😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! 8y

MrBook @AudreyMorris Oh, he jumped right in the bed when we out the MyPillow one down. Refused to get off 😹👏🏻! @Graciouswarriorprincess 😁☺️👍🏻!! 8y

abbiereadsbooks For two consecutive years, my husband and I each surprised each other with the latest season of Big Bang Theory on the same day. It wasn't even the day it came out or anything. Just at random. (edited) 8y

Leelee.reads 😂😂🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love this!!! 👏🏽 8y

SarahK One Christmas my husband and I bought each other the exact same card! 8y

MrBook @abbiereadsbooks 😳 Whaaaaaaat?! 😂😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻!!! That is awesome!!! @Leelee.reads 😁☺️👍🏻!! 8y

LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y

MyNamesParadise That's so funny!! Well they can go flat after like a few years so you'll have a new one when that time comes!! 8y

minkyb Love this so much! 8y

VeryLazyDaisy Ha! That's awesome! This made my day. 8y

LitMail Reminds me of The Gift of the Magi... obvious differences 😜. How cute you both did that! 8y

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Peddler410

The Gift of the Magi | O. Henry

I know this story SO WELL! But tonight, just now, is the first time I've actually read the story! It's a beautiful story of love and relationship.

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