Christmas

[close] What are you reading this winter? Join us from December 1st when we will start reading 4 seasonal themed reads. The books are as follows: 1st - 7th: 'Father Christmas and Me' (Matt Haig) 8th - 17th: 'The Snow Child' (Eowyn Ivey) 18th - 31st: 'Mystery in White' (J. Jefferson Farjeon) Throughout the month: 'A Snow Garden and Other Stories' (Rachel Joyce). We shall discuss the books in the group and possibly organise discussions on Skype throughout the month. Please feel free to use the hashtag: #seasonalreadalong17 on social media platforms.

[close] I was sitting last year before going on holiday thinking what books to take abroad with me that would be about summer and fun. I looked up numerous times 'best ya books to take on holiday' and was met with a tiny amount of actual atmospheric books. I felt I needed a group like this to help me find atmospheric books for the different seasons and holidays throughout the year! So that's what I did :) Please recommend books for other members and maybe you'll find your next favourite book!

[close] Welcome to YA Holiday Fun! This group will be active from October-February, and we'll be centered around the following holidays and seasons: Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter, New Years, and Valentines Day! (If you have other holidays you'd like to celebrate, please talk to a mod!) We recommend YA holiday books, play fun games, do group reads and challenges, share cozy fall and winter recipes, and more! 🎃🎄🎈🕎💕

[close] When giving a book as a gift, it's often very nice to have a little something else alongside it. And it makes the book all the more meaningful and memorable when the gift fits to the story given with it. I have a particular fondness for out-of-print and used books. I think these make GREAT gifts, but when it comes to wrapping them up, there's always that consumeristic side of me conditioned to think, "A used book? Really?". Adding a very thoughtful extra, which could itself be secondhand, totally negates this problem for me. I also like crisp, new hardback gift and anniversary editions, which on their own make special gifts. But with that little trinket on the side, it elevates it to something very memorable and thoughtful. I will add my recommendations here - please add your own for others to share! Add a new book and a gift idea, or add your own gift idea to a listed book. (Authors, I would appreciate it if you don't promote your own books). For example: - The Wizard of Oz + "ruby" sequined slippers - Mary Poppins + an umbrella with a bird's head for a handle - Alice in Wonderland + a mismatched colourful tea service - Holes + a shovel ..? Well, it would depend on the recipient... XD Obscure books are fine, strange gifts okay - but please note this is a public group and try to keep it acceptable for all ages (or at least choose your words delicately!). :)