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message 1: by Liz (new)

Liz (liz_the_librarian) Since the season of gift giving is upon us, I thought it would be fun for everyone to create a wish list of books they might hope to get over the holidays. A fantasy, book wishlist, if you will...

Here's mine:
1. The Sandman complete collection (because dat artwork)
The Absolute Sandman, Vol. 1 by Neil Gaiman
2. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, a Collector's edition
The Lord of the Rings (The Lord of the Rings, #1-3) by J.R.R. Tolkien
3. Hitch-22: A Memoir
Hitch-22 A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens
4. Armada (To be fair, this doesn't release until next summer, but I'm preparing for it now.)
Armada by Ernest Cline
5. In Persuasion Nation (because Saunders' short stories are amazing)
In Persuasion Nation by George Saunders
6. Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation (because Bill Nye)
Undeniable Evolution and the Science of Creation by Bill Nye
7. Mark of the Demon (for something fun and fluffy to read)
Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland

Share your list here!


message 2: by Ann (last edited Dec 08, 2014 07:53AM) (new)

Ann (ann-fracturedfiction) | 516 comments Okay, Here is my wish list, off the top of my head.
1) Harry Potter (I want the paperback set with the picture of Hogwarts across the covers.
Harry Potter Boxset (Harry Potter, #1-7) by J.K. Rowling
2) Lord of the Rings (I've read mine to death)
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
3) Quiet (it's on my to be read list)
Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
4) Mastering the Art of French Cooking (just because)
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child
5)The Game of Thrones Set (On my to read list)
A Game of Thrones The First 5 Books (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1-5) by George R.R. Martin
6) Obsession in Death (comes out 2/10/15)
Obsession in Death (In Death, #40) by J.D. Robb
7) Beowulf
Beowulf A New Verse Translation by Unknown


message 3: by Julie (new)

Julie | 130 comments 1. Divergent Series
I've been told I should read these
Divergent Series Complete Box Set (Divergent, #1-3) by Veronica Roth
2. Two Renegade Realms by Donita K. Paul
Realm Walkers Book 2, and she is one of my favorite authors.
Two Renegade Realms (Realm Walkers, #2) by Donita K. Paul
3. The Nerdist Way by Chris Hardwick
The Nerdist Way How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) by Chris Hardwick
4. Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook
Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook Hannah Swensen's Recipes From The Cookie Jar by Joanne Fluke
5. Mr. CSI
Mr. CSI How a Vegas Dreamer Made a Killing in Hollywood, One Body at a Time by Anthony E. Zuiker
6. Knit Two by Kate Jacobs
Knit Two (Friday Night Knitting Club, #2) by Kate Jacobs
7. Dreaming in Technicolor
(I read Dreaming in Black and White several years ago and just found out that she wrote a sequel!)
8. As You Wish... because... Princess Bride!
As You Wish Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes

I think that maybe that's it, at least according to my amazon wishlist and shopping list!


message 4: by Kyra (new)

Kyra Hay | 41 comments I asked a lot of people for amazon giftcards this year because I have a lot of books on my to-read list....so all of those books!


message 5: by Jodie (new)

Jodie Reha I'm with Kyra; I like getting B&N and amazon gift cards!! My biggest request from Santa is time to sit and read uninterrupted over the holidays! :)


message 6: by Liz (new)

Liz (liz_the_librarian) Jodie wrote: "I'm with Kyra; I like getting B&N and amazon gift cards!! My biggest request from Santa is time to sit and read uninterrupted over the holidays! :)"

I love this idea! Despite reading so many books this year, there was hardly any point where I just got to sit and relax and read. Most of the time, I crammed reading into my lunch breaks and commutes.


message 7: by Julie (last edited Dec 10, 2014 08:09AM) (new)

Julie | 130 comments Christmas came early for me last night! My husband left this on my pillow:
Serenity Leaves on the Wind by Zack Whedon
with a note that said, "Merry Christmas early, here is your December challenge."

I am so excited!!


message 8: by Joanna (new)

Joanna | 809 comments Mod
Julie wrote: "Christmas came early for me last night! My husband left this on my pillow:
Serenity Leaves on the Wind by Zack Whedon
with a note that said, "Merry Christmas early, here is your December ch..."


Oh, my word!!! It's out?!?! I had no idea the graphic novel was out. What a great Christmas present. Guess I'm going to be taking a trip to Barnes and Noble to get it. I love Firefly! Thanks for posting this. :D


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