Christmas in July Book Exchange discussion

Welcome to the Christmas in July Exchange!

Come and say hello and tell us about yourself. What kind of books do you like? Where are you from? :-)

OMG, I am so glad it’s that time of year again. I’m Diane and I live in Northeast Ohio. I’m married with two daughters, two grandsons and one female cat and one male. I read predominantly mm leaning towards PNR. I can’t wait to get started!

Hi everyone! I love Secret Santa and it’s even better in July!!!
I’m Nadine I live in NY, I’m a mom to 4 and I became a GiGi (grandma) this past November to a beautiful grandson that was born premature. I read all types of Romance mostly contemporary MF and MM but PNR is definitely in the mix.

Hi ladies!!! Congratulations Nadine. That's so exciting! <3

I should've answered my own questions for everyone, huh? lol
I'm in Connecticut and a mom of 3. My oldest just graduated 8th grade last week. I'm not ready for high school!
I pretty much only read m/m these days. I've been reading a lot of m/m PNR and police/mystery lately. I've become addicted to some series.

Hey there, everybody. So excited to see it's time for Christmas in July!

I'm Erica, I live in Boise, and I drink too much tea. I just went on a buying binge, and kinda wiped out my wishlist, so I guess I'll need to beef it back up. Oh, the horror! Lol.

Hi everyone Angela I currently live about an hour away from LA in the inland empire and its about 105° degrees outside and my air conditioner went out. I love doing secret santa.

Angela bringing cool thoughts your way. 🌬

Hi, I’m Sunshine. I read most everything and trending more to MM. I Love mysteries and thrillers, too. Live a couple miles outside of Chicago. I love Christmas in July
My birthday is in July, too. 🎂

Oh no, Angela - it is better today than yesterday. Wishes for speedy ac repair!

Anyway, it's that time again! Thanks Kendra!

I'm in the OC of California, not the fancy area though ~ native Californian, just celebrated my 36th wedding anniversary last week and I read m/m. I've been trying to read books I've had forever (all the way back to Fictionwise! hangs head), finally read Mr. Benson (view spoiler)[lots of pee (hide spoiler)] and did a reread of Heidi Cullinan's Special Delivery series. Like Sunshine, I have a July birthday too and I'm taking a week off to sleep and read.

Waving at old friends and new people I haven't met yet.

Thank you for organizing this again, Kendra!

I am a Christmas Exchange junkie, so I believe pretty much everyone here knows me :) Hi, friends! *waves*

I read M/M these days when not driving kids around. I live in the suburbs of Boston, MA and my favorite places are Rhode Island and Cape Cod (P-town especially :D)

I also prefer fantasy and sci-fi, followed by historical and BDSM. Not a fan of 20th century in general as well as too much sex.

Sunshine, another July baby here!!! :D

Hi hi!
West coast girl here. So excited for this, I found this group last year after July so I’ve been patiently waiting for it this year. Yay!

Hi everybody! I'm also a native California girl, just up at the other end of the state. And man, it's baking up here too, we actually hit 86 degrees yesterday. Very unusual for our little town.

Anyway, I love all genres pretty much, except for horror and chick lit. MM is always a favorite, but I'm also a long-time romance fan, including all the subgenres. I can't wait to get started, it's always fun having Christmas in July! :)

Thank you for organizing this again, Kendra!

Texas girl here and the weather has been unseasonably cool for us. Mid 80's which is very unusual.

I love MM romance and can't wait to start.

Hi everyone! Glad you are all here. :-)

I see a lot of July birthdays. Just gotta give a shout out to us June birthdays, too! Summer(ish) birthdays rule! hahaha

Kendra wrote: "Hi everyone! Glad you are all here. :-)

I see a lot of July birthdays. Just gotta give a shout out to us June birthdays, too! Summer(ish) birthdays rule! hahaha"

I joke that mom had a wild Halloween party.

July kids check in!

July 11

We'll do June and August after.
And then Fall, Winter and Spring ;)

July 21

July 9

~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "I joke that mom had a wild Halloween party."

HAHAHAHAHA

~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "I joke that mom had a wild Halloween party..."

HAHAHA!
Apparently, my whole family is hardcore Halloween party-goers! My dad is July 9th :D
My daughter is July 27.
My sister is July 31 (managed to squeeze her in!) :D
My nephew is July 5th.
My ex is July 29th.

Phew.... did I forget someone?

Hi I'm Trio from NYC. I read all kinds of MM books and I've always got 3-5 going at the same time... Something dark, something funny, something kinky - and a few audiobooks as well.

Thanks for organizing this, I'm looking forward to it!

Welcome everyone!!! Great to see you all here. :-)

Trio, hi from CT! I'll be in NYC on Sunday. Looking forward to it!!

Hi Kendra - I hope the weather holds out for you :) - I've had enough rain!!!!!

Hey guys! I'm Kirstin and I'm in Phoenix, AZ and I cannot wait to exchange some books!!

I am Wende from Ohio. Hope you are all having a wonderful summer