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message 1: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 12:10AM

Brenda | 80813 comments Mod
Our December challenge will be pretty easy, as we will all be busy preparing for Christmas and the New Year....so, any books relating to Christmas, and of course, the New Year, is all you have to choose! You can read as many or as few as you wish:) It's your choice!

When you have chosen your special books, list them in this thread, to help others with their choices!

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http://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep...

http://www.readings.com.au/collection...

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A special link from the land Down Under

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Have a wonderful Aussie Readers' Christmas with friends and family everyone, we'll see you back here in 2013


message 2: by Shane (new)
Nov 20, 2012 12:25AM

Shane oooh.... I don't usually take part in book challenges, but I'm feeling an urge to try this one. Well, to help kick along my festive spirit. I don't think I've EVER read a book revolving around Christmas, be something different.
Now, what title to choose....


message 3: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 12:29AM

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Shane wrote: "oooh.... I don't usually take part in book challenges, but I'm feeling an urge to try this one. Well, to help kick along my festive spirit. I don't think I've EVER read a book revolving around Chri..."

Great Shane, especially as you've never done one before. There are actually a lot of Christmas titled books out there!


message 4: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 12:29AM

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Michael wrote: "Im in Brenda. :)"

Excellent Michael:)


message 5: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 01:34AM

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I think I'll read this one...it's been on my kindle since 29th May O_O!!!
Blame It on the Mistletoe by Joyce Magnin Blame It on the Mistletoe by Joyce Magnin


message 6: by Shona (new)
Nov 20, 2012 01:46AM

Shona (shonahusk) This was released last Christmas but I only bought it recently. A Clockwork Christmas by J.K. Coi A Clockwork Christmas


message 7: by Sandra (new)
Nov 20, 2012 01:56AM

Sandra | 1338 comments I'll go looking through my tbr for more but possibilities include The Bite Before Christmas (Argeneau, #15.5; Night Huntress, #6.5) by Lynsay Sands Highlander for the Holidays (Highlander, #8) by Janet Chapman


message 8: by Mish (new)
Nov 20, 2012 03:52PM

Mish | 3602 comments I'm in. I'll be listening to Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor on Audio


message 9: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 06:54PM

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Mish wrote: "I'm in. I'll be listening to Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor on Audio"

That sounds like a beautiful book Mish! I love the cover:)

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas


message 10: by Amber (new)
Nov 20, 2012 09:49PM

Amber (ukaunz) I have plenty of Christmas-themed picture books that I will be reading in December with my kids, but I think I will stick mostly to my TBR pile for my own reading enjoyment for the moment! The only one I can think of is Unholy Night. Will that do?
Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith


message 11: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 20, 2012 10:08PM

Brenda | 80813 comments Mod
Amber wrote: "I have plenty of Christmas-themed picture books that I will be reading in December with my kids, but I think I will stick mostly to my TBR pile for my own reading enjoyment for the moment! The only..."

The first sentence in the blurb says definitely yes Amber:)


message 12: by Amber (new)
Nov 21, 2012 12:12AM

Amber (ukaunz) Thanks Brenda, I figured it was all good :-) If I think of any more, I'll let you know!


message 13: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 21, 2012 12:21AM

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Amber wrote: "Thanks Brenda, I figured it was all good :-) If I think of any more, I'll let you know!"

Thanks:)


message 14: by Marie (new)
Nov 22, 2012 04:34PM

Marie Clair (marieclair) | 21 comments I've marked to read
Buffalo Nickel Christmas
Like the idea of reading, reviewing a Christmas story by a GoodReads author. The title leaves no clue what I'm in for.


message 15: by Mish (new)
Nov 22, 2012 04:55PM

Mish | 3602 comments Marie wrote: "I've marked to read
Buffalo Nickel Christmas
Like the idea of reading, reviewing a Christmas story by a GoodReads author. The title leaves no clue what I'm in for."

It should be good Marie. Amazing reviews so far :)


message 16: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 22, 2012 06:09PM

Brenda | 80813 comments Mod
Marie wrote: "I've marked to read
Buffalo Nickel Christmas
Like the idea of reading, reviewing a Christmas story by a GoodReads author. The title leaves no clue what I'm in for."

Thanks for linking this book Marie. I have downloaded it...it sounds wonderful:)


message 17: by Sabina (new)
Nov 24, 2012 03:00AM

Sabina (ms_delirium) I'll probably read one of these depending on what I can get my hands on at the library.

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson Lost Dogs And Lonely Hearts by Lucy Dillon


message 18: by Catherine (last edited Dec 09, 2012 12:22AM) (new)
Nov 24, 2012 05:58AM

Catherine | 76 comments Finished

I will read The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror and Matchless: A Christmas Story


message 19: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)
Nov 24, 2012 01:40PM

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No challenges for me this month. I am going to catch up on all those books I have wanted to read for ages and have never managed to fit into a challenge!!! My Christmas present to myself - to read anything I like!


message 20: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 24, 2012 05:14PM

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Cath wrote: "I will read The Stupidest Angel and The Greatest Gift. :-)"

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror
The Greatest Gift

Are these the ones Cath?


message 21: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 24, 2012 05:15PM

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Phrynne wrote: "No challenges for me this month. I am going to catch up on all those books I have wanted to read for ages and have never managed to fit into a challenge!!! My Christmas present to myself - to read ..."

Enjoy Phrynne:)


message 22: by Cindy (last edited Nov 25, 2012 01:50AM) (new)
Nov 25, 2012 01:49AM

Cindy | 43 comments I'm going to attempt to squeeze in
Winter Solstice Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher by Rosamunde Pilcher

I guess that could be the challenge!!


message 23: by Catherine (new)
Nov 25, 2012 01:57AM

Catherine | 76 comments Brenda wrote: "Cath wrote: "I will read The Stupidest Angel and The Greatest Gift. :-)"

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror
The Greatest Gift

Are these the ones Cath?"

Yeah, that's one of them. The other book is 'The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life' by Philip Van Doren Stern.


message 25: by Sally906 (new)
Nov 25, 2012 07:38PM

Sally906 | 101 comments December is ALWAYS a Christmas reading orgy for me - so much so that it has started sneaking over into November!!!

I have lots and lots of Christmas themed books from all different genre - mostly sweet and sappy :)

I spend all year gathering them and gloating over them until I pounce in December!!!

I will post them as I read them.


message 26: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 25, 2012 09:00PM

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Sally906 wrote: "December is ALWAYS a Christmas reading orgy for me - so much so that it has started sneaking over into November!!!

I have lots and lots of Christmas themed books from all different genre - mostly ..."

Yes, I remember from last year Sally:) Enjoy!


message 27: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 25, 2012 09:02PM

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Amber wrote: "The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life"

That sounds nice Amber, but have you seen how much it costs on Amazon? O_O!!! I thought it might be on kindle...it's not, but....


message 28: by Catherine (new)
Nov 25, 2012 10:48PM

Catherine | 76 comments Brenda wrote: "Amber wrote: "The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life"

That sounds nice Amber, but have you seen how much it costs on Amazon? O_O!!! I thoug..."

I know! I got one from ebay for about GBP20. Very dear.


message 29: by Kelly (Diva Booknerd) (last edited Nov 26, 2012 09:17AM) (new)
Nov 26, 2012 09:15AM

Kelly (Diva Booknerd) (divabooknerd) | 40 comments I had to Google for ideas.
Found one that I'll read, looks quite cute

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn

Does anyone else know of any other young adult Christmas themed novels? I can't recall of any being specifically set during Christmas.


message 30: by Mish (new)
Nov 26, 2012 12:18PM

Mish | 3602 comments Not of the top of my head Kelly but I'll search


message 31: by Mish (new)
Nov 26, 2012 12:24PM

Mish | 3602 comments Kelly wrote: "I had to Google for ideas.
Found one that I'll read, looks quite cute

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn

Does anyone else know of any other young adult Christmas themed novels? I can..."

I found one book Ex-mas by Kate Brian


message 32: by Mish (new)
Nov 26, 2012 12:29PM

Mish | 3602 comments Kelly wrote: "I had to Google for ideas.
Found one that I'll read, looks quite cute

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn

Does anyone else know of any other young adult Christmas themed novels? I can..."

I found another one I Love You Zelda Bloo by Gretel Killeen


message 34: by Mish (new)
Nov 26, 2012 02:50PM

Mish | 3602 comments Kelly wrote: "I had to Google for ideas.
Found one that I'll read, looks quite cute

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn

Does anyone else know of any other young adult Christmas themed novels? I can..."

I’ve since found a few lists of YA novels with a Christmas theme

Here it is

http://www.goodreads.com/search?q=chr...


message 35: by Amber (last edited Nov 26, 2012 03:37PM) (new)
Nov 26, 2012 03:35PM

Amber (ukaunz) Brenda wrote: "Amber wrote: "The Greatest Gift: The Original Story That Inspired the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life"

That sounds nice Amber, but have you seen how much it costs on Amazon? O_O!!! I thoug..."

I was just posting the link for Cath :-) I'd never heard of it before. Isn't it only a tiny short story of about 70 pages? $20+ dollars is a bit much!!


message 36: by Kelly (Diva Booknerd) (new)
Nov 26, 2012 05:21PM

Kelly (Diva Booknerd) (divabooknerd) | 40 comments Thanks so muchly Mish, that list lead me to a John Green novel Smilie by GreenSmilies.com

Let it Snow by John Green


message 37: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 26, 2012 05:33PM

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Love your happy little green man Kelly;)


message 38: by Kadi (new)
Nov 27, 2012 12:43AM

Kadi (kads) | 99 comments So I'm going to read Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith and then try and put a dent in my TBR list. So that'll be The Twelve (The Passage, #2) by Justin Cronin and Good Dog. Stay. by Anna Quindlen . If I organise myself enough being Dec will be busy I'll add some more to the list


message 39: by Mish (new)
Nov 27, 2012 01:41AM

Mish | 3602 comments Kelly wrote: "Thanks so muchly Mish, that list lead me to a John Green novel

Let it Snow by John Green"

Woohoo Kelly you've found one. Well done :)


message 40: by Mish (new)
Nov 27, 2012 01:42AM

Mish | 3602 comments Kadi wrote: "So I'm going to read Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith and then try and put a dent in my TBR list. So that'll be The Twelve (The Passage, #2) by Justin Cronin and Good Dog. Stay. by Anna Quindlen. If I organi..."

Unholy Night looks good Kadi :)


message 41: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (last edited Nov 27, 2012 05:53PM) (new)
Nov 27, 2012 05:52PM

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For anyone who has a kindle, there is a cute Christmas book on for free today only.. http://www.amazon.com/Cupids-Christma...

Cupid's Christmas by Bette Lee Crosby by Bette Lee Crosby


message 42: by Jessica (new)
Nov 28, 2012 03:37AM

Jessica | 34 comments I am going to read Christmas Magic by Cathy Kelly.


message 43: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 28, 2012 03:45PM

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Jessica wrote: "I am going to read Christmas Magic by Cathy Kelly."

Christmas Magic by Cathy Kelly Enjoy Jessica...not long now until you can start:)


message 44: by Jessica (new)
Nov 28, 2012 05:10PM

Jessica | 34 comments Thanks Brenda. I have enjoyed all her other books so I am sure I will enjoy this one too:)


message 45: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 28, 2012 05:48PM

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Jessica wrote: "Thanks Brenda. I have enjoyed all her other books so I am sure I will enjoy this one too:)"

:)


message 46: by Jesse (new)
Nov 29, 2012 01:31AM

Jesse Dixon | 21 comments Last year I read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for this groups Christmas read. This year I'll read another of his short stories the second in his compilation book of Christmas stories. I think this is the only Christmas book I have :)

The story I'll read is:
The Chimes - a goblin story of some bells that rang an old year out and a new year in

It's the second short story in this compilation:
Christmas Books by Charles Dickens
Christmas Books (Wordsworth Classics) by Charles Dickens


message 47: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Nov 29, 2012 02:21AM

Brenda | 80813 comments Mod
Jesse wrote: "Last year I read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for this groups Christmas read. This year I'll read another of his short stories the second in his compilation book of Christmas stories. I thi..."

Thanks Jesse! I didn't know that book existed...I've just found a kindle edition as well:)


message 48: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Dec 01, 2012 01:23AM

Brenda | 80813 comments Mod
How many of you have started your December challenge?


message 49: by MarciaB (new)
Dec 01, 2012 01:45AM

MarciaB - Book Muster Down Under | 225 comments Here's mine:

The Twilight Before Christmas (Includes Drake Sisters, #2; Christmas, #2) by Christine Feehan


message 50: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)
Dec 01, 2012 01:53AM

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Marcia wrote: "Here's mine:

The Twilight Before Christmas (Includes Drake Sisters, #2; Christmas, #2) by Christine Feehan"

Nice:)


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