It's Monday! What Are You Reading? December 19, 2016

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's an opportunity to visit other blogs and to comment on their reads. And ... you can add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

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Brrrr! We have had a weekend of frigid temps here in South Dakota. Lows were around -33 with horrible wind to make it even worse. Luckily, I didn't have go out and stayed nice and toasty warm in my home. I spent the weekend baking, listening to Christmas music, and reading. Doesn't get much better than that!

No baby news yet. They may find out more on Wednesday. They are just hoping to not have to spend Christmas in the hospital. The baby will come when she comes, as they always do, but it's making it kind of hard to make travel plans.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great week and a very Merry Christmas! Happy reading!

What I'm currently reading/listening to

The Fifth Petal (The Lace Reader #2)
by Brunonia Barry
I loved book #1, The Lace Reader


Spinning the Moon
by Karen White
(audio-book)

What I recently finished


I have been binge reading some wonderful Christmas stories over the last week or so, You can take a look at the list here.

My Name is Mary Sutter

by Robin Oliveira

This was our book club pick. It was interesting, for the most part. We had a so-so discussion, too many other things to talk about. 😏

The You I've Never Known
by Ellen Hopkins

What I am going to read next

Lucky in Love (Lucky O'Toole #2.5)
So Damn Lucky (Lucky O'Toole #3)
by Deborah Coonts 
I love this series and I am going to continue on with the next novella and book.

I really love my reading life!

What are you reading this week?

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Christmas Stories Binge Reading

I love reading Christmas stories this time of the year. I always try to keep my review calendar kind of light during the month of December because it's such a busy time. Well this year, I loaded up my Kindle and I have been binge reading through all the Christmas stories I've got loaded on it. 

Here is a look at what I have been up to so far. And who knows, there is still a little time left until Christmas, I may just sneak in a few more. 

How about you? Do you savor all the wonderful Christmas stories this time of year? 

If you want to find out more about any of these stories, click on the covers to go to Goodreads. 

What I've read so far

Christmas Angels: A Novella

by Viola Shipman
Absolutely beautiful story about finding the joy of the holidays again after losing someone you love. And angels. Lots of angels. There was also an excerpt of the author's new book coming out in March. I can't wait! 

The Gift of the Magi

by O. Henry
I have always loved this one. Such a beautiful story about sacrifice and the power of love. 

A Charlie Brown Christmas

by Laurie Baxter
A good lesson to learn - misunderstandings and miscommunications are detrimental to one's love life. 

Mermaid Christmas: A Short Story

by K.C. Wilder

A sweet story about two people who are still grieving the loss of a friend, brought together by that friend, to finally find happiness again.

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens
A must read classic to enjoy every year. 

Oh, Come On, Be Faithful: Billionaire Romance Companion Novel

by Cami Checketts

This is the one I am currently enjoying. I love Cami's stories and I'll be putting up a review post later this week.

Up next!

A Very Country Christmas (Tippermere #2.5)

by Zara Stoneley


Christmas Stray (Sweet Holiday Romance)
by Rachelle Ayala


It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Chick Lit: A Holiday Anthology
Eleven short and funny holiday stories.


Cozy Christmas Shorts: Holiday Short Story Collection
11 holiday themed cozy mystery short stories.

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