Wow! What an amazing 2024 I had in books! From books that I have wanted to read forever, to old favorites, to books and authors who were new to me, to traveling books and all the amazing friends I have made through them, and to the authors who entrusted me to read and review their books, I feel blessed!

Now here is to 2025 and upping my goal to 120 books! 💙💙💙💙

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in December or any words because you got books off your TBRs! We have two members that have finished every word for the year!

If you did not see my previous post, December‘s Movie was Love Actually!

2025 Theme: my favorite movies!

Now who is ready to figure out January‘s #WickedWords Movie?
-Animals
-Rage
-Survivors
-Hospital
-Bicycle

Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Love Actually, you were correct!

I know what you are thinking - ummm… Elizabeth that is only a movie not also a book! Well you are technically correct, but there are books based on the themes in the movie, so I am counting it, lol! Also I couldn‘t pass up the chance to use this movie because it is definitely a holiday tradition for me to watch it!

#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions

I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?

You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.

Book 4

#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions

I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?

You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.

Book 3

#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions

I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?

You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.

Book 2

#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #20Questions

I have given you a few clues, can you guess this holiday book?

You can ask me Yes or No questions to help narrow it down.

Book 1

Can we make it all the way through the alphabet? I know we can!

I will start us off with:

Advent

#xmaschacha #wintergames2024 #wintergames #abcgame #alphabetgame

I did better than I thought for the first two weeks!! I added 10 points to the Hallmark Post (5 for posting it and 5 for this post - in case that seemed off).

Super excited for the next couple weeks, got books lined up and ready to play some more games!!!

#wintergames2024 #wintergames #xmaschacha #pointsturnin @StayCurious

I created a video, hope that is okay. Here is the link:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDBD_Y2x7XC/?igsh=Nm5udmtkdG5xZW1t

#WinterGames #HallmarkMovie #XmasChaCha

How many holiday movies can we find?

#WinterGames #XmasChaCha #MovieGame #HolidayMeme

Name Game!!!!

Can‘t wait to see what you come up with!!!!

#WinterGames2024 #DecemberTBR #EarlyBirdPoints #DecemberBooks #XmasChaCha

While I am awesome and amazing I doubt I will be able to read all of these, 😂 but a girl likes to have options, 😉!

If anyone sees any they may want to buddy read with me, please let me know! I will also be adding a couple traveling books to this list, but not sure which ones I will be getting yet. 💙💙💙

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in November or any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, November‘s Book/Movie was Son In Law

Now who is ready to figure out December‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Christmas
-Necklace
-Art Gallery
-Lobster
-Office

Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Son In Law, you were correct!

I know what you are thinking - ummm… Elizabeth that is only a movie not also a book! Well you are technically correct, but there are books based on the themes in the movie, so I am counting it, lol! Also I couldn‘t pass up the chance to use this movie because it is definitely a holiday tradition for me to watch it!

Excited to see what everyone is thankful for!!!

I stuff my turkey with the brown rice and the green beans!

Can‘t wait to see these answers!!!

#WinterGames2024 #MostAnticipatedRead #EarlyBirdPoints #DecemberBooks #XmasChaCha

I am super excited to read both of these books in December! 25 Days is set up to read like an advent calendar, one chapter a day until Christmas and this will be my first Meghan Quinn book!

#WinterGames2024 #GetToKnowTheReader #EarlyBirdPoints #ThisOrThat #XmasChaCha

I have to admit I was terrified to read this book! I heard about the long list of triggers & warnings. I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this book! Yes, there were parts that made me grossed out & parts that made me question myself for liking this book, but the banter between the main characters & the spicy parts of the book made up for all the not so enjoyable parts! Highly recommend, but read those triggers before diving in!

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I am going to attempt to do the 12 Challenge again this year! However, I am going to do it a bit different. I made a list of most of the physical books I own, but have not read yet and a list of my kindle books I have not read yet, then made a Google form for each that everyone can make their selections on!

Super excited to see how this goes and see which books I will be reading!

Forms and lists will be listed in comments!

Question for all the writers/authors/book lovers out there!

Today I was looking at my WordPress and realized I have 10 stories/books I have started to write, but hit a block on most/all of them and stopped. I really want to work on/finish these stories.

What do you do when you hit a block? Do you try to push through? Do you switch between stories?

Any advice/suggestions are welcome!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in October or any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, October‘s Book/Movie was Remember the Titans & We Are Marshall

Now who is ready to figure out October‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Thanksgiving
-Family
-Midwest
-Friend
-Turkey

Feel free to guess, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Remember the Titans or We Are Marshall you were correct!

I read Remember This Titan a while back and was struck by the real life coach of this team and everything he went through during that year and since! He is quite the guy and I highly recommend his book. I have not read November Ever After yet, but it is high on my TBR!

If I was in a horror story, I would be happy for a little while!!

Yep I for sure would be until bad things started to happen!!

What role would you play??

My broomstick takes me to the library.

Where does it take you?!

I am Elizabeth, witch of the new book. I ride a bike as my broom.

Can‘t wait to see your‘s!!!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in September or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, September‘s Book/Movie was The Wizard of Oz

Now who is ready to figure out October‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Football
-1970s
-Coach
-Virginia
-Accident

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was The Wizard of Oz, you were correct!

I read this book a while back and it was fun to compare it to the movie.

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in August or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, August‘s Book/Movie was The First Wives Club

Now who is ready to figure out September‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Brain
-Heart
-Courage
-Wicked
-Tornado

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was The First Wives Club, you were correct!

I am still working on finishing the book and will review when I am done, but I am love the movie so much and I am such a fan of all the ladies!!

The Midnight Society has picked their August book!! If you would like to join in on the fun, we would love to have you!

Link to Fable is in my linktree in the comments.

#Book #Club #BookClub #Fable #MidnightSociety #August #Pick #BookPick #JoinUs

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in July or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, July‘s Book/Movie was Interview with the Vampire

Now who is ready to figure out August‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Club
-Comedy
-Revenge
-Friendship
-Rings

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Interview with the Vampire, you were correct!

I am still working on finishing the book and will review when I am done, but I am obsessed with the show!!! Team Armand all the way and you will not sway me, lol!

I have decided to challenge myself & read all the books from Reese Witherspoon‘s Book Club!

If you have read any of the books & highly recommend them, please let me know!

If you want to join - you can set your own pace & goals - no pressure! We can be a support system to each other - chat about the books we have both read, recommend choices & warn about possible triggers! That being said, I would love to have others join me & read lots of books!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in June or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, June‘s Book/Movie was Grease 2

Now who is ready to figure out July‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Gothic
-Biography
-Stake
-Sun
-Powers

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Grease 2, you were correct!

Have you ever read a book where the songs from the movie are turned into dialogue? The book follows the movie pretty closely, but there are moments added & some parts have been changed completely. I loved this book, it is on the top of my list for rereads. Plus Grease 2 is way better than Grease (yes, I said it and I stand by it!!)

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Congrats everyone who finished all the words in May or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, May‘s Book/Movie was 10 Things I Hate About You

Now who is ready to figure out June‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Bikers
-Music
-Bowling
-Luau
-Graduation

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was 10 Things I Hate About You, you were correct!

This was a reread for me and I loved it just as much as I did originally! I have always thought this was a super cool way of introducing Shakespeare to teens and young adults. Some parts are different from the movie (not sure why) and other parts are screen captured goodness!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in April or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, April‘s Book/Movie was Titanic.

Now who is ready to figure out May‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Date
-Deal
-Poem
-Shakespeare
-Prom

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was Titanic, you were correct!

I did not get a chance to read my book yet, but it is on my list for this year!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in March or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, March‘s Book/Movie was The Breakfast Club.

Now who is ready to figure out April‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Ship
-Iceberg
-Wreck
-Passenger
-Voyage

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was The Breakfast Club, you were correct!

I did not get a chance to read the book yet, but it is on my list for this year!

Also - HAPPY BREAKFAST CLUB DAY! (Detention was held on March 24, 1984)

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in February or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, February‘s Book/Movie was The Notebook.

Now who is ready to figure out March‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Brain
-Athlete
-Basket case
-Princess
-Criminal

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was The Notebook, you were correct!

I read it (a reread for me) and it was just as amazing as the first time! This book always gives me hope and breaks my heart at the same time! I love Allie and Noah‘s story so much! I also adore the movie (hello Ryan Gosling!!) and it will forever hold a special place in my heart!

I did my #bookspin #doublespin a little different this month, I went by the order I read my books and these were the 6th book and the 11th book I read this month! Both were pretty good and I enjoyed them!

@TheAromaofBooks

Looking for recommendations: (possible spoilers for Only Murders in the Building)

I am a huge Only Murders in the Building fan, I love every second of the show. I especially love the friendship/relationship that Theo & Mabel have & was curious if there were books with these vibes? (One of the characters is deaf, but it isn‘t a barrier or main plot point.) I am leaning towards romance (it can be sweet or spicy). Any suggestions would be amazing!

Congrats everyone who finished all the words in January or finished any words because you got books off your TBRs! Remember this runs all year, so whenever you find them it counts!

If you did not see my previous post, January‘s Book/Movie was The Shining.

Now who is ready to try & figure out February‘s #WickedWords Book/Movie?
-Love
-Lake
-Letters/Notes
-Couple
-1940‘s

Feel free to guess if you like, I will reveal at the end of the month!

If you guessed that the #WickedWords Book/Movie this month was The Shining, you were correct!

I read it (my first time) and I have to say it was not as scary as I thought it would be. Then again I have watched the movie many times, so I knew main plot points of the book (and thanks to Joey on Friends for “accidentally” spoiling the ending). Over all I enjoyed it and it was a good snowy day book to read.

The Midnight Society is getting ready to pick their February book! If you would like to join in on the fun, we would love to have you!

Link to Fable is in my Linktree in the comments

#Book #Club #BookClub #Fable #MidnightSociety #February #Pick #BookPick #JoinUs