Gross rainy day outside = cozy warm fire inside 🔥🥰
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
so-soI almost didn't finish this one. I was mostly enjoying it as a good background audiobook with a silly premise. The characters were a bit unlikable at first but grew on me. But then right before the end the main character made a decision that really annoyed me & I had to take a break. I did end up listening to the last hour eventually & was happy with the ending. I think overall this one just had some triggers that hit too close to home for me TW⤵️
pickI enjoyed the latest installment in this Christmas series. Robin is a burnt out musician visiting his brother for Christmas and meets Ben, the town doctor with two adorable twin girls. They connect immediately but Robin has to learn that his presence isn't poison to those he loves.
This is very much a hurt/comfort story with a lot of healing.
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#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ Q! @Texreader
Post holiday mood 😹
I've been balancing chores and reading today but managed to finish two books in progress and watch Love Actually with my guy. Now I just need to get caught up on many reviews from the past week
#CozyChristmas #WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons
Merry Christmas! 🎄 I hope everyone had a lovely day. I spent the day reading with my snuggle buddy and doing some crafts while listening to audiobooks. My partner had to work late so we did a quick gift exchange when he got home and now to bed! ❤️
#CozyChristmas #HolidayCraft #WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
I just realized I haven't posted about my #JolabokaflodSwap yet! @JamieArc thank you so much!! I have been dying to read this book and these chocolates look so yummy! 🤤 This package was above and beyond expectations, I love it. Thank you and happy holidays! 💖
Thanks @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing this lovely swap again this year!
Happy Christmas Eve! 🎄❤️
I hope everyone has a lovely start to your holiday, whether you are working, travelling, spending time with family, or relaxing at home with a book. I will be snuggled up with a blanket and a book for most of today.
Tag me in what you're reading! I just started the tagged book and I can already tell it's gonna give me all the feelings
#CozyChristmas
pickI enjoy stories with interconnected characters like this. While many of the romances touched on similar themes/tropes, I liked the diversity in characters. The main romance between Stevie and Sola was actually my least favorite. I liked the overarching friendships best. Glad to read this with the #sundaybuddyread crew @TheBookHippie
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @Texreader
#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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#20Questions
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#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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Yes or no questions and no back to back questions
#20Questions
Holiday themed books
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Okay giving this fun game a go!
#20Questions
Holiday themed books
10pts per question and 50pts per correct guess
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pickCute matchmaking fail romance. Nick is a widower still grieving the loss of his wife but finds matches for people in town. Leo moved to town hoping to find love, so Nick sets him up on dates that *spoiler* are terrible because nothing compares to the spark between the two men. Obviously.
Their dynamic was sweet, I liked their after-date debriefs
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @Texreader
pickI look forward to this author's Hanukkah stories each year. This one wasn't my favorite and felt even more cheesy than usual but I still enjoyed it. These two bond rather quickly while they're snowed in and working on finishing the MMC's grandmother's novel. But it had a moving portrayal of grief and I love a cute guy who bakes 🥧
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @Texreader
pickThis was a sweet character-driven romance. There really wasn't much plot besides the two men falling for each other and figuring out if and how to make a relationship work past the holidays. But I like zero angst and especially enjoyed Atlas' journey with accepting the small town as home.
This was one of my #CasttheDie picks @PuddleJumper
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @Texreader
I've got some company today while I relax and read, before I have to get up and do some chores. Hoping to make some progress through some of my physical TBR, which is easier to do on the weekends.
#SnickerdoodleSpirit @Bookwormjillk
#WinterSolticeReadathon @StayCurious @LiseWorks
pickThis was my bookclub's pick for the month and absolutely incredible! I'm really happy I listened to the audiobook, it kept me enthralled while I was working. Even over 16 hours long, I finished it in three sittings lol. I loved the Martian, and this had the same humor and math/science that was easy to follow. The jumps between timelines were really well done too. I can't wait to see how the movie adaptation turns out in 2026
My #JolabokaflodSwap package has arrived! Thanks so much @JamieArc I can't wait to open it! ☺️
@MaleficentBookDragon
Happy Friday! #5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
My joys from the week:
1. Fun times at my work holiday party with my hubby
2. Cookie decorating with my niece
3. We did presents with her as well since they are traveling for Christmas and I loved watching her play with her new tiles with Lewis. She's really starting to open up with him more
4. Silly cats
5. Great bookclub discussions with my friends
pickThis was a cute friends-to-lovers Christmas romance. Will and Abbie have both been harboring feelings for the other for years but finally Will is going to do something about it. I liked both characters but wished they were more honest from the start, it was a little frustrating watching them both hide their feelings, worrying they would scare the other one off. I loved the quirky grandma and her cats 🐈
This Christmas my time off work starts Tuesday but I have no family in town to celebrate the holiday with and my husband has to work until Thursday. So I plan to hunker down with some books, a cozy blanket, & a cat or two - maybe even get the fireplace going since it might get cold this year. I figured I would host a #CozyChristmas readathon for anyone who wants to join me!
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks @StayCurious @LitsyEvents
Okay, honestly I picked this up for some silly tentacle shenanigans but I was surprised by the intricate world-building that was actually really interesting. I liked learning about the magic system involved in these towns of mythical creatures as well as watching Kris & Levi fall in love like in a day. It was a fun mix of serious and ridiculous
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @TexReader
The new owner of the coffeeshop and the assistant mayor decide to fake date so the town will recognize that they are serious about putting down roots and will support their futures. Of course, real feelings become involved but I liked that both men were relatively open about it. Just another low angst happy ending in Christmas Falls
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
#Adventathon @BookmarkTavern
#ChristmasAtoZ @Texreader
This week has definitely been a bit of a muddle. Work is extra hectic in December for me, but I've been getting through a bunch of audiobooks. I hope to finish these two books before the weekend kicks into gear.
#MidWeekMuddle @TheAromaofBooks #WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
Here's another #alphabetgame to play for #wintergames2024 #holidaybookdragons @LiseWorks
To start, my mom's favorite Christmas song:
Away in a Manger
A new #HolidayTradition started last year is baking and frosting Christmas cookies with my niece. We got together over the weekend and had a blast
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
Sorry for the late post! Here is my point total from the first half of #WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
I wasn't able to get to the post office yesterday before they closed but my #Jolabokaflodswap package will be dropped off first thing tomorrow morning! @MaleficentBookDragon
It's been a busy weekend so far but working through two ku series books in between holiday events and chores
#OatmealEscape @Bookwormjillk
#MidDecemberReadathon @StayCurious @LiseWorks
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons
Working on Christmas cards and watching my favorite holiday movie 🎄❤️
#WinterGames2024 #HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks
I'm a day behind, but here are my #5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. Cody Fry Christmas show with the Charlotte Symphony 🎻
2. Hanging with my niece while we listened to her mom sing in her choir's Christmas concert 🎶
3. Playing outside with Sally 🐕
4. Lewis hanging Christmas lights on the house 🎄
5. Jolene's first Christmas pageant. She was an angel 😇
pickReturned to Christmas Falls for Season 2. This single dad romance was very sweet. Ford struggles to accept charity but ultimately gives in to Mason's generosity for his step daughter's sake. I love the new cast of characters so far and the little cameos from the couples in the first series
#SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
pickShort and sweet romance full of quintessential fall activities, as Patrick tries to convince Spencer that it is the best season. The third act break up was a bit silly but it was cute overall. Soft pick
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