December Challenge - It's the most wonderful time of the year

[Dree]

Finished my first Winter's Bone ★★★1/2 which I enjoyed - see review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Maureen]

Here are the 4 books I've read so far for "It's the most wonderful time of the year challenge: (I've only been adding them to my original thread, sorry!-will do both next time around!!

Here is a list of my Christmas Song Challenge so far:
Song: White Christmas. Book: White Walls by H.M.C - AA author "White" in both song and book.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Song: The Christmas Song. Book: The Christmas Train by David Baldacci. "Christmas" in both song and book.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Song: The 12 days of Christmas. Book: Size 12 is not Fat. By Meg Cabot . "12" is in both song and book.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Song: Silent Night. Book: The Last Dead Girl. "dead/silent" If all the girls in the world should die- imagine how silent it would be!
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Maureen]

Adding another book
Song: Let it snow! Let it Snow! Let it snow!
Book: The Snow Globe by Sheila Roberts
My Review: 4 ★ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Doing well Maureen!

[Maureen]

Thanks Brenda!!

[Michelle_Mck]

I have finished my third book of the challenge, "Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas" the book was Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris by B.A. Paris, lyric of the song, "At your own front door", Door in the title of the book.

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd

Here Comes Santa Claus (Author's Name)
The Beekeeper's Daughter by Santa Montefiore 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 7th - song - "All I want for Christmas" - The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh 5★s (perfume)

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

[Ace]

Finished my second... 2★s

As with gladness men of old
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
(Old man in title)

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

[Nicola]

first one done...
5. Blue Christmas – blue cover (and they celebrate Christmas in the book twice)
Last Chance Cafe / Liz Byrski

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Janine wrote: "I have finished my 2nd

Here Comes Santa Claus (Author's Name)
The Beekeeper's Daughter by Santa Montefiore 3*"

I love your connection there Janine:)

[Janine]

I have finished my 3rd

We Three Kings of Orient Are (Three in Title)
The Three Miss Allens by Victoria Purman(AA) 4*

[Connie]

Finished my third book 5 stars , song Frosty the snowman.
One book left to go

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're doing well Connie!

[Connie]

Brenda wrote: "You're doing well Connie!"

:)

[Janine]

I have finished my 4th

Mary's Boy Child (Mary is a Mother)
The Mothers' Group by Fiona Higgins(AA) 3*

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 8th - song "Blue Christmas" - Blue cover - Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold by Iain Reading 4★s

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

[MichelleG]

Hi, I finished my 5th - Son by Lois Lowry... 5 stars!

And started on my 6th - A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon

[Dree]

Finished my second Dark Matter by Blake Crouch ★★★1/2
Review to follow!

[Valerie]

2 of 5 read

1. Mary's Boy Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling ✔ 4 stars
(song and book title contain the word "child"
2. I'll be Home for Christmas A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry ✔ 4 stars
Title of song implies a journey towards home
3. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie
Snow on book cover
4. Carol of the Bells A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Song title and book title both contain the word "carol"
5. Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson Aussie Author
Tree on cover

[MaryG2E]

Oh my, Sally906, this challenge has really got me thinking. Initially I did not think I'd join in, as I had no real idea how my December reading prospects would fit with the Christmas tunes. Now, a couple of weeks later, I'm adding to my list! Moving on up from Easy to Moderate with:

We Three Kings - Precious Things by Kelly Doust (AA). The three kings brought the most precious gifts available to give to Baby Jesus.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's amazing when you put your thinking cap on how well they fit, isn't it Mary :)

[Maureen]

Just finished Violets are Blue- for the Song: BLUE CHRISTMAS --- by James Patterson. I've been reading this series in order- and I was very disappointed in this story! But still not giving up on this series!
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zoey]

Finished my 2nd one for December

2. I'll be home for Christmas - Murder in Christmas River Meg Muldoon (MCs ex-boyfriend has moved back home at Xmas time) 4.5★

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 9th - song "Silent Night" - book - The Silent Kookaburra by Liza Perrat 4.5★s

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

[Ace]

Finished my third... 4★s

Santa Baby
Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh
(Baby in title)
Aussie Author

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

I've decided to stop at 3 books for this challenge. Thanks for organising its been a lot of fun!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Congratulations Ace! I own that one but haven't read it yet :)

[Ace]

Thanks Brenda. It's a bit gruesome but the author managed to create empathy. That helped a lot!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I've read the other one which I loved :)

[MichelleG]

Hi, I finished my 6th book - Song (1): Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon ("Snow in the title"). Rated: 5★ stars!!!!! :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Michelle!

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "Well done Michelle!"

Thanks Brenda, that one took a while ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes but not as long for you as it would be for some ;)

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "Yes but not as long for you as it would be for some ;)"

hahaha - 1439 pages in 3 days, so you might be right ;)

[Connie]

Finished my last book of this challenge, song Blue Christmas
3 stars.
Now onwards with my summer challenge

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

MichelleG wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes but not as long for you as it would be for some ;)"

hahaha - 1439 pages in 3 days, so you might be right ;)"

Unbelievable! lol At least it's done now - and you enjoyed it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Connie wrote: "Finished my last book of this challenge
3 stars.
Now onwards with my summer challenge"

Well done Connie!

[Odette]

Finished my second

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Where the Trees Were by Inga Simpson - 4★

[Li'l Owl]

Twelve Drummers Drumming by C.C. Benison DNF

I'm going to have to admit defeat in finishing book. See review

[Li'l Owl]

Twelve Drummers Drumming DNF

Started my second 2/3 (again)
Song: White Christmas
Christmas Past: A Willow Creek Holiday Mystery by Kelli Landon

White snow and Christmas tree on cover and Christmas in the title

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 10th and last book for this challenge - Song - "I'll be Home for Christmas" - book - Home by Harlan Coben 5★s

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

I'm going for HARD

10/10

#1. Song - "White Christmas" - Book Chosen - A Ghost for Christmas by J.D. Winters 4★s
(Christmas in song title and book title)

#2. Song - "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Book Chosen - A Campy Christmas by Karen Musser Nortman 5★s
(Christmas in song title and book title)

#3. Song - "Blue Christmas" - Book Chosen - Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold by Iain Reading 4★s
(Book cover Blue)

#4. Song - "I'll be Home for Christmas" - Book Chosen - Home by Harlan Coben 5★s
(Home in song title and book title)

#5. Song - "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" - Book Chosen - The Crossing by B. Michael Radburn 5★s AA
(Snow in song title, snow on book cover)

#6. Song - "Silent Night" - Book Chosen - The Silent Kookaburra by Liza Perrat 4.5★s AA
(Silent in both)

#7. Song - "Joy to the World" - Book Chosen - Festive Deception by D.B. Tait 5★s AA
(Joy and festive)

#8. Song - "It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas" - Book Chosen - The Christmas Mystery by James Patterson 3.5★s
(Christmas in song title, Christmas in book title

#9. Song - "All I want for Christmas" - Book Chosen - The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh 5★s AA
(Perfume for Christmas)

#10. Song - "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - Book Chosen - A Place to Stay by Jennie Jones 5★s AA
(Bethlehem was THE place to stay)

[MichelleG]

Yay! Well done Brenda :)

Going for round 2 now? ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michelle :) No way! Tooooo busy ;) Thanks anyway :)

[MichelleG]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks Michelle :) No way! Tooooo busy ;) Thanks anyway :)"

HAHAHAHA - Can't imagine why you'd be busy this time of year LOL ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOLOL!!!!

[Sharon]

Congratulations Brenda :)

[Sharon]

I haven't started this challenge yet. December seems to be going by too quickly. Maybe it's because Santa is on his way :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Sharon :) Ooh you better hurry - Santa will beat you to it ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Well done Brenda!
I have read one of mine and am half way through the second. Better get a move on:)

[Ace]

Wow Brenda well done! You chose very well too based on your ratings !