December Challenge - Christmas (of course!)

[Kadi]

I'm not overly Christmasy so I will read Elf on the Shelf, the kids are doing it. Other than that I will be reading some of the TBR list

I will read Watching You and The Drawing of the Three

[Nicola]

I started
Kissing Christmas Goodbye / M.C. Beaton
as a nice quick read after finishing Neuromancer as my last Spring Challenge book (was a bit heavy).

I've also picked a new author for me as a second book
A Christmas Guest / Anne Perry

[Amber]

I'm going to read one Christmas picture book to my kids each night leading up to Christmas Day, as well as trying to fit in Little Exiles and maybe Winter Solstice.

So far we've read:
A Bellbird in a Flame Tree: The Twelve Days of Christmas by Kilmeny Niland
Jesus' Christmas Party Mini Treasure by Nicholas Allan

[Lily]

Hooray! After several missed attempts, I just managed one of the challenges. I read Ros Baxter
Very short, but hot & enjoyable.
Is another on my list.

[Rosie]

I have read three more.

Christmas with Tiffany

The Snowflake Inn

Ever After

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my second for this challenge: December's Wish by Karly Lane

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

I finished my first one. Excellent as always - a nice quick read that doesn't require anything other than enjoyment.
Kissing Christmas Goodbye / M.C. Beaton
onto the next one now....

[Carol]

Finally found a good one for December Claus: Legend of the Fat Man

Looks like a quirky one :) LOVE super heroes!!

[Rosie]

A few more

The Chimes

Love for the Holidays

The Christmas Cottage

[Mish]

Rosie wrote: "A few more

The Chimes

Love for the Holidays

The Christmas Cottage"

Wow Rosie, you're doing well :) is that 6 so far?

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd for this challenge.
Buffalo Nickel Christmas by Larry Enright

[Andrea]

My official choice for this challenge is Little Women but it's taking me longer than expected to get through it, so I've just read The Christmas Gift by Monica McInerney to make sure I finish at least one Christmas story. It's free on Amazon (thanks for the tip, whoever posted that) at the moment.

I've set the American teenagers aside for the time being and might delve into A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg before I call it quits for this challenge.

[Sharon]

Finished my 1st for this challenge : December's Wish by Karly Lane

My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great review Sharon:)

[Sharon]

Thanks Brenda :)

[Rosie]

Mish wrote: "Rosie wrote: "A few more

The Chimes

Love for the Holidays

The Christmas Cottage"

Wow Rosie, you're doing well :) is that 6 so far?"

Thank you.

I have read at least 11 for this challenge. I have had the last week off work so lots of time for reading.

[Mish]

Rosie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Rosie wrote: "A few more

The Chimes

Love for the Holidays

The Christmas Cottage"

Wow Rosie, you're doing well :) is that 6 so far?"

..."

That's excellent Rosie. Great job!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Rosie wrote: "Mish wrote: "Rosie wrote: "A few more

The Chimes

Love for the Holidays

The Christmas Cottage"

Wow Rosie, you're doing well :) is that 6 so far?"

..."

Fabulous Rosie!!

[Elaine]

Just finished two very quick reads for this challenge. Santa is Coming to Melbourne and The Polar Express. I picked up Little Exiles from the library the other day as it's been on my TBR for a while and then realised it has a Christmas theme so will try to fit it in!!!

[Janine]

I have finished my 3rd for this challenge
A Cowboy For Christmas by Katherine Garbera

[Marianne]

I just found is about 3 down in my latest TBR pile so that can form part of this challenge.....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have finished my third as well The Christmas Gift by Monica McInerney

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "I just found is about 3 down in my latest TBR pile so that can form part of this challenge....."

I read this one last Christmas Marianne and really enjoyed it:)

[Amber]

I'm currently reading The Book of Secrets: A Novel from my TBR pile, and it keeps referring to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which I loved when I was younger and have very fond memories of. So I decided to read it aloud to my kids and I've realised it actually qualifies as a Christmas book, so there you go, it's now part of my December challenge :-)

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Surprisingly, I don't seem to have many Christmas books on my shelves. I have been offered lots through Amazon and Kindle over the past couple of weeks, however. I gave in and bought a couple of cheap novellas.

Christmas Wishes

The Christmas Cuckoo

Both were rather boring! LOL *off to try and find something a little more review-worthy*

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Oh, I also read which was obviously so boring I forgot!

[Sally906]

Well we have almost finished the second week of 'Christmas Month' and so far I have read:

Christmas Crumble by M.C. Beaton

A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

The Kissing Season by Rachael Johns

The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman

A Family for Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor

and finally (but not the last - have a few more to read)-

A Bush Christmas by Margareta Osborn

[Janine]

I have read my 4th for this challenge
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I haven't even started yet but I plan to read
Unholy Night
The Christmas Train
Mr. Murder and
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross before 31st December. All on my kindle and raring to go.
However I have to read The Luminaries for another challenge first!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I haven't even started yet but I plan to read
Unholy Night
The Christmas Train
Mr. Murder and
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross before 31st Dec..."

You go girl;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

You made me laugh out loud Brenda.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "You made me laugh out loud Brenda."

LOL!!

[Angela]

I started Little Women this morning. Oh so sweet :-)

[Sharon]

Finished my 2nd for this challenge : A Bush Christmas by Margareta Osborn

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lindy]

have read

Kinkade, Thomas A Wish for Chrismas
Brunseter, Wanda E. Amish White Christmas Pie
Carlson, Melody Christmas Bus

and i am starting 2 mroe today

[Elaine]

Finished my third for this challenge. A fairly light and not very inspiring read. A Christmas Hope: A Novel. Only 2 stars. Hope to start my final one Little Exiles soon.

[Nicola]

Have finished my second challenge book
A Christmas Guest / Anne Perry
It was my first Anne Perry book and although short I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I haven't chosen any more for this challenge but I see no reason why I might not find another to read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lindy wrote: "have read

Kinkade, Thomas A Wish for Chrismas
Brunseter, Wanda E. Amish White Christmas Pie
Carlson, Melody Christmas Bus

and i am starting 2 mroe today"

A Wish for Christmas by Thomas Kinkade
White Christmas Pie by Wanda E. Brunstetter
The Christmas Bus by Melody Carlson

Would you mind linking your books please Lindy? Thanks?

[Janine]

I have now finished my 5th for this challenge after initially not going to take part.
December's Wish by Karly Lane

[Elaine]

Nicola wrote: "Have finished my second challenge book
A Christmas Guest / Anne Perry
It was my first Anne Perry book and although short I thoroughly e..."

I just realised Nicola we read a Christmas themed book by the same author. I think you may have enjoyed yours a little more than I did mine. :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've read The Souls of the Ships by Brian Freeman

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My 5th for this challenge Merrie Axemas by M.R. Sellars

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sharon]

Great review Brenda. Gosh you're doing great with your Christmas reading :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon...they're not real long, so quick and easy:)

[Andrea]

Brenda wrote: "I've read The Souls of the Ships by Brian Freeman

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thanks for sharing your review. I got hold of the book (story) and read it this afternoon. I hadn't heard of this author before, but will be interested to read more of his work.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Andrea wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've read The Souls of the Ships by Brian Freeman

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
..."

No worries Andrea, glad you enjoyed it!

[Chris]

Have read the following for the December challenge:







And I'm half way through-


And am about to pick up from the library-

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

I just finished The Happy Endings Book Club It wasn't what I was expecting, but was quite enjoyable nevertheless.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My 6th for this challenge - White Christmas by Ros Baxter

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Thanks, Brenda - I added that one to my list not long ago, but I think that's probably one I don't need to waste any time on!