You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

Please report your completed read in this thread.

Link to the book you read and explain which task you chose, and how your book fits the task. That's it! No scoring this time around.

The tasks, to refresh your memory are:

01. Wreath - The word "wreath(s)" is in the title or there is one on the cover.
02. Candy Canes - Originated in 1670 to keep those unruly choirboys focused. Read a book that is set in the 1600's.
03. Christmas Tree - The word "tree(s)" is in the title or there is one in the center of the cover. There may be other trees in the background, but one must stand out in the center.
04. Star Tree-Toppers - The word "star(s)" is in the title.
05. Holly - There is a character named Holly. Or, the author's name is Holly.
06. Poinsettia - The origin of poinsettias and Christmas originated in Mexico. Read a book set in Mexico.
07. Christmas Stockings - There are legs/feet wearing stockings or socks on the cover.
08. Decorating with Lights - The word "light(s)" is in the title.
09. Christmas Gifts - The Three Wise Men arrived bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. Read a book that is in a trilogy.
10. Mistletoe - Read a romance.
11. Tinsel - Favourite food of the gods... I mean cats. There is a housecat on the cover.

Oh wow! I'm first to report. Now there's a shocker. It must be a Christmas miracle.

WoF: Kristie

I read The Mistletoe Promise. It was a beautiful sappy little Christmas story, which is just what I was hoping for.

I read it for #10 Mistletoe. It is tagged romance on its main page.

You've broken the ice, Kristie. :)

WoF Jayme

I read The White Christmas Inn for task #1. There is a wreath on the cover.
I really needed to read a wonderful Christmas love story after just finishing reading about brain sucking zombies. :)

WoF SharonBiskit

I read One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan. It has a wreath on the cover. I’m not much for romances, but this was not your typical romance. Most of the book focused on the relationship between a mother, two daughters and a granddaughter and rebuilding relationships. There was romance in it, but it was sweet and not “bodice tearing” antics. I quite enjoyed it.


https://www.amazon.com/One-More-Chris...

Sharon wrote: "WoF SharonBiskit

I read One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan. It has a wreath on the cover. I’m not much for romances, but this was not your typical romance. Most of the book focused on the rel..."

In future, could you link to the Goodreads link - see "add book/author" above. Thanks. :)

One More for Christmas

WoF - Katrisa

I went with Christmas Gifts and read a book in a trilogy - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow which is book 3 of Nevermoor.

WoF Shirley
I read The Map of Salt and Stars
Star Tree-Toppers - The word "star(s)" is in the title.

WoF SharonBiskit

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

WoF SharonBiskit

Sorry, just trying to figure out how to post the Goodreads link. Technology challenged here.


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Sharon, when composing a message, you will see a link above the comment box - "add book/author". Click on it. It's a search function. When you find your book, you can add it. At the bottom, of the search results, there is an option to link to the cover.

WoF - Janice


I read Mexican Gothic for #6 Poinsettia. The book is set in Mexico as the task states.

Oops! I forgot my WoF name!

WoF Shirley

Oops! I forgot my WoF name too! Fixed now, but here’s my report again anyway.
I read The Map of Salt and Stars for Star Tree-Toppers - The word "star(s)" is in the title

WoF Marnie

I read The Jane Austen Society for the Mistletoe task. Romance is listed on its main page.

WofF TrudyAn

I read Barkskins for #3, tree in the centre of the cover.

WoF Anna M

I read All Boys Aren't Blue for #1 wreath on the cover.

WoF Grainne

I read A Mrs. Miracle Christmas for #1 wreath: it has wreaths on the cover.

WOF: Esther

Task: 06. Poinsettia - The origin of poinsettias and Christmas originated in Mexico. Read a book set in Mexico.

Book: Mexican Gothic

The book is set in Mexico.

WoF name - Amanda(Lily)

I read The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror. It fits task 9 - Read a book that is in a trilogy. It is part of the Pine Cove trilogy.

WoF Cherie

I picked my book for number four, the star tree toppers. Read a book with the word “star” in the title.

I read The Pull of the Stars

link edited. clr

The Pull of the Stars? I have it on my wishlist. I see you gave it 5 stars. Did you find the theme of pandemic to be a little difficult right now?

Re pandemic: it was definitely erie, Janice. The government warnings were similar to what we are going through. The difference being that they did not really know how it was transmitted then. They were advised to eat an onion a day and stay home if they were sick. The hospitals were being overwhelmed and with the war shortages, it was more of a struggle as the doctors and nurses went down with it. I was surprised that they thought one could not catch it again, if they had had it and recovered. Is it true today? The midwife/maternity theme was overwhelming at times, but amazing still. There is no dialogue punctuation and was hard to get used to at first. Well written and will fit the nun theme for next year.

It sounds interesting, but it would be hard to read at this point. And no dialogue punctuation? Grrr.

After a while, you don't really miss the dialogue punctuation, but at first, I kept thinking "something is missing", until I realized what it was. Keep it in mind for next year. It really is an interesting story. The pandemic part of the story is quite different than what we are fighting with today. I thought the nurse/patient part of the story was fascinating. On top of that, the discussion with the night nurse, who is a nun, was quite different regarding un-wed mothers and their babies. The nursing part of the story was exceptional.

Thanks Cherie. I have it on my wishlist, so will consider it.

WoF name: SueQ

I read Evening Star by Catherine Coulter

I read this for #4 - Star Tree-Toppers - "star" is in the title.

It looks like there are a few other "star" books this month too! So cool!

Have to have a few stars, don't we?

Wall of Fame Name: Ashley
I read The Immortalists

Task-Christmas Tree - There is one tree in the the center of the cover

WoF Almeta

The Reader
Monthly Challenge 09. Christmas Gifts -
The Three Wise Men arrived bearing gifts for the baby Jesus.
Read a book that is in a trilogy.
#1 in the Sea of Ink and Gold trilogy
5 Dec
442 pages

WoF: Sandra from PA

I read Offering to the Storm for task #9. Christmas Gifts - Read a book that is in a trilogy.

WoF - Jenn

I read Winter in Paradise which fits #9 - Christmas Gifts - Read a book that is in a trilogy.

Cherie wrote: "Re pandemic: it was definitely erie, Janice. The government warnings were similar to what we are going through. The difference being that they did not really know how it was transmitted then. They ..."

Oh yay! I don't have a nun book yet!

WoF Jamie

Hello My name is Jamie and this is my first post.

I read Twelve Slays of Christmas (sorry guys I don't know how to link just the name)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... for the #5 Holly. The lead of the book name is Holly.
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't think I would since its not normally something I would pick up. This book played out like a Hallmark Holiday movie.
I thought I had it all figured out and I was wrong until last few chapters.
Very good and if you like "Who Done It?" then this book is for you.

Jamie wrote: "WoF Jamie

Hello My name is Jamie and this is my first post.

I read Twelve Slays of Christmas (sorry guys I don't know how to link just the name)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3......"

Hi Jamie. You need a Wall of Fame Name. Go to this thread and request a unique name.

Are you using the Goodreads app on your phone? I'm not sure how to link using a phone. I prefer a browser. About the comment box is "add book/author". Click on it and enter the book's name in the search field.

WoF Peggy

I just finished Dash & Lily's Book of Dares

It fits two tasks:
09. Christmas Gifts - The Three Wise Men arrived bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. Read a book that is in a trilogy.
10. Mistletoe - Read a romance.

Wof Renee

Its set in Mexico So it is for Task 6 the Poinsetta.

The Hummingbird's Daughter

This book was much better then I expected. I am not a huge fan of magical relaism. But it worked for me in this book. I loved the intermingling of history and folklore.

Wof- Christina

I read for Christmas Gifts #9- read a book that is part of a Trilogy

Blue Dahlia is #1 in the In the Garden Trilogy

WoF Name - Lanelle

I read The Anatomist's Wife for #10. Mistletoe - Read a romance.

'Romance' is on the book's main page.

WoF margo

I read The Witchfinder's Sister for #2 Candy Canes. This book is about witch trials in the 1600s.

WoF Roz

I read The Plum Tree for #3 Christmas tree. The title of the book has “tree” in it. This book has been sitting in my kindle for a looong time waiting for an excuse to be read. Glad I did.

We're on the final stretch!

WoF Jamie
Number 11 Tinsel, there is a cat on the cover

I just finished Twas the Knife Before Christmas:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I did not enjoy this book as much as the first but it was not a bad book. I am really hoping that the author puts out a 3rd book is this Duo set. I would really like to see more on how things work out for Holly and town.

Jamie wrote: "WoF Jamie
Number 11 Tinsel, there is a cat on the cover

I just finished Twas the Knife Before Christmas:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I did not enj..."

To link to the book page in Goodreads, there is a link that says "add book/author" above the comment box. It's a search feature that allows you to find and add the book in a link.

WoF: Kay

I read The Wrong Girl
The book fits with
09. Christmas Gifts - The Three Wise Men arrived bearing gifts for the baby Jesus. Read a book that is in a trilogy.
10. Mistletoe - Read a romance.

Supernatural/Romance theme between fire throwers Hannah & Jack. The first book of the Freak House series. Set in Victorian times. Easy YA read I would suggest.

WoF Aya

I read The Diva Cooks a Goose

It fits:
01. Wreath － Wreaths on cover
10. Mistletoe － Read a romance
11. Tinsel － Housecats on cover

WoF Beth

Read The Bone Clocks

It fits task 5, with main character Holly Sykes.

thanks for the excuse to read this before the new year!!! I needed some guidance on what to read....

WoF: Anna's ReadingLife

I read The Honey and the Sting, which fits task 2:

02. Candy Canes - Originated in 1670 to keep those unruly choirboys focused. Read a book that is set in the 1600's.

This book was set in 1628.

I hope everyone has enjoyed the December challenge. I will give you a couple of days to report your completed read before I post badges.

Badges are posted! Please let me know if I missed anyone.