Week 47: Progress Post

[Zaz, Mood Minion]

You had finished Week 47! You read a story happening during Christmas.

This discussion thread is solely for your progress. (Book discussions go in individual threads.)

Which book did you read?

Did you enjoy it?

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story?

Was it an happy story?

[Jean]

Which book did you read? A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry

Did you enjoy it? It was OK. I've read this author before but this wasn't one of my favorites.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? No, it was a murder mystery set at Christmas time. You know, the body in the drawing room.

Was it an happy story? Not particularly.

[Christi]

Which book did you read? An Island Christmas by Nancy Thayer

Did you enjoy it? Not particularly. This author has written better books. It's a fluffy could be a Hallmark Christmas movie kind of book.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? Santa Claus arrives by boat during the annual Nantucket Christmas stroll. Gifts are involved too. No elves but there is a feral male cat.

Was it an happy story? I guess. There was self-manufactured drama by the mother otherwise this would be a story about a normal family getting together at Christmas.

[Anastasia]

Which book did you read?
Immoveable Feast: A Paris Christmas

Did you enjoy it?
Yes, very much. It has inspired me to try something different for Christmas dinner this year.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story?
No.
Was it an happy story?
Yes.

[Anastasia]

I read more than one book for this week
Which book did you read?
The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle

Did you enjoy it?
I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it to others who are looking for a Christmas story that is different but filled with the Christmas spirit.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story?
Gifts and special elves abound in this book.

Was it an happy story?
It is a happy story that lead to many tears. Keep a tissue box handy while reading this one.

[Zaz, Mood Minion]

Which book did you read? The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

Did you enjoy it? Yes, there are stars in my eyes!

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? Claus of course, before and while he became Santa. Plenty of gifts, starting with wooden ones. And nymphs, fairies, etc.

Was it an happy story? Yes, a magical one with all the children in the world who are happy because of Claus!

[Jody]

Which book did you read? SantaLand Diaries

Did you enjoy it? It was ok, but certainly not his funniest.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? Yes - he works as a Christmas elf at a department store for Christmas (it's autobiographical).

Was it an happy story? Well, it wasn't a tragedy.

[Erica]

Which book did you read? NOS4A2

Did you enjoy it? I loved it!

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story?
Christmasland is a big part of the story.

Was it an happy story? Mostly no, because it was horror.

[Sarah]

Which book did you read? The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy

Did you enjoy it? Yes I sure did! This book has now joined my top books for this year.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? No elves or Santa but there were some gifts and some traditions that the main family did every Christmas.

Was it an happy story? It had its sad moments and then a few happy moments. It was a good mixture of both I would say.

[Silvia]

Which book did you read?
Let It Snow by John Green

Did you enjoy it? Yes, I did!

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? Many gifts including a teacup pig and there is not Santa Claus, but there are many pieces of Flobie Santa Village. Everything happen during Christmas Eve and could be also an Angel Christmas involved :D

Was it an happy story? It was romantic and funny with a happy ending, so Yes.

[Krysta]

Which book did you read? The Christmas Train

Did you enjoy it? Yes.

Are some elves, Santa Claus or gifts involved in the story? No.

Was it an happy story? Yes.