This or That Reading Challenge discussion

This: A Christmas themed book
or
That: A book from a debut author of the last 5 years.

OK, not sure how this happened, but I had down the "That" for this month was "Read a book that a family member, friend or someone you admire has recommended ". Oops. Well, that's what I did, so I read Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto by Chuck Klosterman, which was recommended and gifted to me by a good friend. I really enjoyed it al lot. Klosterman has a wicked sense of humor. I'm sure it's not for all tastes, but it worked perfectly for me. It was published in 203, so some of the pop culture references were dated, but since I was alive and well during that time period I could track. Thoroughly enjoyed, and thought-provoking. 4 1/2 stars.

I did both this month:
This: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. I can honestly say that I prefer Joe Hill's writing over his fathers. It is more concise while remaining interesting and the characters have a greater appeal to me. Which are things I've struggled with while reading Stephen King's novels.

That: I read Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson. I'm writing a book that has similar themes to this novel so there was some great inspiration for me from the novel.

I read "this" for December. I realized I had never actually read "A Christmas Carol" so I read that this month.