Secret Santa gift exchange! discussion

And now I need a panda cub on my wish list :)

Bookbee, I think it was one of those random finds when the first couple were free for a minute. If you like her writing, I’m sure they’re lendable :)

Thanks for the awesome gift An Actually On Fire YuleGoat!! This one hooked me from the title alone

Thank you An Actually On Fire YuleGoat for !!! I've been eyeing this one for a while now and it was just recently recommended to me again so I'm super stoked!!! (I cannot redeem it right this moment, but I will soon, so no worries if you don't get a redemtion mail for amazon for a while.)

Pam wrote: "Thanks for the awesome gift An Actually On Fire YuleGoat!! This one hooked me from the title alone."
You're in for a treat, Pam, Werecockroach is AMAZING!!!

@Richard - how wonderful!

Lori wrote: "Secret Santa just sent me Robby Riverton. This has been on my TBR list for a while. Thank you!"

I Loved That Book! I hope you will too.

You are the best Secret Santa..aka An Actually On Fire YuleGoat! I just got .

Pam wrote: "Richard wrote: "Pam wrote: "That's awesome!!! That's a cool contest idea"

I agree...I have a LOT of books so I don't enter too many giveaways anymore, only when I *WANT* something, but this was just too original ..."

Hahaha, yeah, I was just imagining how my husband would react to three more boxes of books showing up :) It would be entertainment for DAYS"

My landlords haven't noticed. Yet. I snatched the boxes as fast as I possibly could....

Thank you so much to Gingersnap Cuddle Fluff for If It Fornicates. Can’t wait to read it! ❤️❤️

Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "OMFG!!!!"

I KNOW, RIGHT?!

Leslie wrote: "How exiting to have all those goodies Richard! 😍"

I see that the list has on it a book whose development I followed because my old friend Nancy edited it: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. I can't wait to see what they've done to revise it!

Cadiva wrote: "@Richard - how wonderful!"

It is indeed, Cadiva, and I couldn't be more delighted. I often say I don't like surprises, but if they were like this all the time I would!

Big thank you to Santa's jilted lover (not my SS) for Pestilence. And LOL on the name and description. 😂😂

And the happiness keeps flowing over here...I wish I could bottle and share the happy I got opening my email this morning and discovering that I got Vermilion from An Actually On Fire YuleGoat!

And I agree, Goatypooh, the 1980s were a definite high spot for gay sleuths. I loved this book as a young man and can't wait to see what has happened to my ideas in the interim.

Anyta wrote: "OMG, I am SO LUCKY . . .

I recieved and I am super excited to get into the series. THANK YOU Elf With No Name. <3

I also got this wee goodie: [bookcover:Poetry ..."

Both of those are fabulous! CI is one of the best series I've ever read Anyta, I hope you enjoy it! Awesome prezzies! :)

Melissa wrote: "Thank you Palm Tree Elf for Drinker of Blood . I am going to jump to this series asap now that i have most of them. The first part of the series..."

Oooh, I love Caleb, John & Gray! <3 Enjoy Melissa!

I'm reading these posts like drinking coffee, best way to wake up ever!

Christelle wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "I'm the lucky one who gets to post my first goodies!!

Thank you, Lisazj1, for Thrown Off the Ice!!! I've been wanting t..."

*MWAH!!* SO glad to see you here! <3

♥Sharon♥ wrote: "Oooh and another gift!!! Thank you Elf with no Name! I just love Mimi Matthews. Can't wait to read The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter"

I've only read The Matrimonial Advertisement, which I loved. I'll have to check that one out. Enjoy reading Sharon. xx

Lisa ~ Books Are My Drugs ~ wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Thanks to Cocksmack The Booty-Shackin Wiener Whacker Elf for Survive and Conquer. Andrew Grey is alway a winner with me."

That Elf name just made me laugh like a hyena!"

Same, LMAO!!

Jill wrote: "Thank you to Santa's jilted lover for the chuckle, the note and An Exaltation of Larks . My day is brightened. You are so sweet!"

This is one of the best series I have read, ever. Both that and A Charm of Finches are super special. I haope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Richard wrote: "So I complained already about the wall-hole and ceiling-crash...but this is what came next...I'm guessing it's more likely going to be Thursday, paint will go on the wall. It's happened pretty darn..."

Wow, congrats Richard, that's amazing! :)

Sarah wrote: "You are the best Secret Santa..aka An Actually On Fire YuleGoat! I just got ."

Awesome book! I hope you love it Sarah. :)

LOL, I was so busy reading all the goodies everybody else got that I didn't even check my own email. Sneaky Elf dropped in my inbox and I couldn't be more thrilled! The Christmas stores are my favorite this time of year and I've had my eye on this one since it hit GR. Thank you so much for thinking of me, it made my morning!! <3

This is still my favorite place on the internet. :) Have a wonderful day everybody.

Lisazj1 wrote: "Wow, congrats Richard, that's amazing! :)"

Thanks, Lisazj1! It really is.

🌟 Thank you! 🎄

Super Secret Santa for Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake 🎁

Leta Blake knows how to really set the mood. ☃

Sheri wrote: "Not Your GR Elf but Wanted to Add to Your Shelf visited my inbox today (loved the message!!) *smooches* I can't tell you how excited I am to read Beyond the Sea thank you so so much..."

How have you not read Beyond the Sea yet??? I am shocked!! LOL

I just have to say these Elf names get better every year!

Thank you so much to Elf With No Name for

Thank you Glitterbomb Elf I just got

Lisazj1 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Thank you Palm Tree Elf for Drinker of Blood . I am going to jump to this series asap now that i have most of them. The first pa..."

Haha, yep. The Elf names alone are priceless. Then to see the goodies, so much fun!

Wandering Reader wrote: "🌟 Thank you! 🎄

Super Secret Santa for Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake 🎁

Leta Blake knows how to really set the mood. ☃"

Love Leta Blake and this book sounds good. Enjoy!

Debra wrote: "Sheri wrote: "Not Your GR Elf but Wanted to Add to Your Shelf visited my inbox today (loved the message!!) *smooches* I can't tell you how excited I am to read Beyond the Sea thank ..."

Beyond the Sea was a great read. I was gifted it last year by a certain Whabbit hunting elf, lol. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Debra wrote: "I just have to say these Elf names get better every year!"

I was inspired this year by other Elf names. Go big or go home. :D <3

WOW, I honestly can’t believe how incredibly friendly and giving this group is!! I woke up to the best surprise ever, THREE books were waiting for me in my email 😭

THANK YOU Gingersnap Cuddle Elf for I’ve been wanting to read this one for forever!!

The Happy Hanukkah Elf surprised me with which wasn’t on my list but looks so good! I love surprises and good recommendations 😘

And thank you to Glitterbomb Elf for , which I unfortunately already received but I’ll exchange for something just as good!

Thank you all so much ❤️ Every time I receive a gift I want to pay it forward, and that’s what makes this group so amazing

Whoa all these gifts look so awesome! <3

My Secret Santa has struck again, this time with The Rat Catcher's Daughter by KJ Charles! This is such a busy time of year and my reading time is (sadly) diminished, so I'm super happy this is a shorter read since I can more easily sneak it into my schedule. :D

Kacey wrote: "WOW, I honestly can’t believe how incredibly friendly and giving this group is!! I woke up to the best surprise ever, THREE books were waiting for me in my email 😭

THANK YOU Gingersnap Cuddle Elf..."

I wasn't exaggerating when I said this is the absolute nicest bunch of people on the internet. :)

Josy just gave me the audible of Chase the Storm, it's going to be my next listen. Same for me, one of those books I wanted to read forever!

Sarah wrote: "You are the best Secret Santa..aka An Actually On Fire YuleGoat! I just got ."

Sarah - that's a great book. One of my fav reads this year!

Melissa wrote: "Wandering Reader wrote: "🌟 Thank you! 🎄

Super Secret Santa for Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake 🎁

Leta Blake knows how to really set the mood. ☃"

Love Leta Blake..."

I read it last year, it was good. Pretty angsty for a Christmas story but I ended up loving it. :) I hope you enjoy Wandering Reader!

Lisazj1 wrote: "Kacey wrote: "WOW, I honestly can’t believe how incredibly friendly and giving this group is!! I woke up to the best surprise ever, THREE books were waiting for me in my email 😭

THANK YOU Gingers..."
Last year was my first time with all these giving elves and I was blown away then too by how much generosity this group has❤️❤️ Seriously one of my favorite places on the internet (or anywhere really!)

Grace wrote: "My Secret Santa has struck again, this time with The Rat Catcher's Daughter by KJ Charles! This is such a busy time of year and my reading time is (sadly) diminished, so I'm super happy this is a s..."

It's a wonderful story! I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you so much to EffieElphy For my awesome gift of Whiskey Throttle. I love this exchange and these emails make my day.

Everyone is getting so many awesome books. I really need to go back through this awesome thread and keep building my (already ridiculously huge) TBR. ❤️

Oh, you are all a seriously creative bunch, LOL! I just got from Elfonso Northpoleington, and I swear I literally laughed out loud when i read the name! I looove it and I am so looking forward to reading this book, thank you! <3

Kacey wrote: "Last year was my first time with all these giving elves and I was blown away then too by how much generosity this group has❤️❤️ Seriously one of my favorite places on the internet (or anywhere really!)"

Same here Kacey! <3

Ivy Mistletoe was so kind and gifted me !!!

Thanks - I can't wait to read this :)

Lisazj1 wrote: "Oh, you are all a seriously creative bunch, LOL! I just got from Elfonso Northpoleington, and I swear I literally laughed out loud when i read the name! I lo..."

That name - LOL. Now I'm going to spend the next year thinking up something.

Zuzu wrote: "That name - LOL. Now I'm going to spend the next year thinking up something."

Right? Unfortunately for me, I did spend the whole year thinking up names and I still couldn't come up with anything even close to that good. :)

I couldn’t think of a good one either but am loving everyone else’s. 💜

Kristy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "You are the best Secret Santa..aka An Actually On Fire YuleGoat! I just got ."

Sarah - that's a great book. One of my fav reads this year!"

Super pump to read it!

More gifts for me! You guys are too kind.

Grateful Elf just gifted me ! So excited to read it!

Sunny Side Elf just gifted me , and great minds, because someone already gave it to me! I'll delete it from my wishlist now, and I'll use the $ to buy something awesome- so THANK YOU!

So I just used some down time at work to count how many gifts have been given so far, and we’re already at 185 books!!

WOW you all are awesome!! These elves are out of control this year 😊