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Winter Games
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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When Tori's parents allow her to invite five Lakeview girls on a California ski trip over President's Weekend, she agonizes over how to tell the others they cannot come, then learns that the camp reunion is scheduled for the same weekend.
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lil1inblue
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Here is my overly ambitious TBR for December. We are spending a week at my in-law's place, so perhaps I'll get more reading done than usual. This will also be my #bookspinbingo board for the month.

#wintergames2024 #xmaschacha #earlybirdpoints

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 6d
StayCurious Love it! 3d
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Maggie4483
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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And here is my complete #WinterGames TBR.

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julieclair
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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JenReadsAlot Great picture! 12mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty ❤️🤍❤️ 12mo
Clwojick Pretty! ❤️ 12mo
StayCurious great pic! 12mo
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Maggie4483
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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First-timer here! Ive never done one of these challenges before, and I‘m a little confused about #WinterGames. Do all of the books have to be Christmas/Winter themed? Or do I get points for any book completed? Also, I know I‘m responsible for tracking my own points - does anyone have a good tracking system they could share? I just want to be a good teammate! #SnowflakeSquad

PuddleJumper It can be very confusing and overwhelming! It doesn't help that a lot of things were posted before the teams were announced! I've tagged you in the points break down and there is a link to a Google drive with trackers and everything 12mo
BarkingMadRead You can read any books you want! I honestly just have a sticky note in my reading journal where I keep track of points. Definitely keep track as you go, or you might miss something when you go to tally them. 12mo
Maggie4483 @PuddleJumper @BarkingMadRead - thank you!!! It is a little overwhelming, but I think once I work out a system it'll make more sense. Thanks for your help! 😊 12mo
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julieclair
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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My December TBR… or at least my 12 most wanted to read books. If by some miracle I finish all of these, there are plenty more waiting in the wings! 😂🎄📚📚📚📚📚

#WinterGames #EarlyBird #TeamWreathItAndWeep (best name ever! 😂)

JenReadsAlot Great picks! Three are on my list for sure. 12mo
dabbe Ooh, I can't forget to add THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE to all the wintry reads! Thanks for the reminder! 🧡🖤💜 12mo
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keys_on_fire Looks like a fun list! 12mo
AnnR @JulieClair A fun list! 🙂🎄
@Dabbe , I was going to say the same about The Hidden Staircase. I completely forgot to include it on my TBR post. 🙃
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Lin3han I‘m interested in The Haunting Season now!! Pleaseeee let me know how you like it! 12mo
julieclair @Lin3han I‘m reading The Haunting Season as a buddy read with #NaturaLitsy , for the #MidwinterSolace event. It‘s open to all. Here‘s a link to the original post by @AllDebooks https://litsy.com/p/VTVBZ3lCaVF1 12mo
AllDebooks @julieclair thank you 😊 I've just posted start date https://litsy.com/p/TE1KeTdRRzM1 @Lin3han 12mo
CogsOfEncouragement I enjoyed Good Eggs a few years ago 😃 I‘ll be reading Nancy Drew and Three Holidays & a Wedding along with you. 🎄 12mo
julieclair @CogsOfEncouragement Glad to hear you liked Good Eggs. It looks like a sweet story. I'm reading it for my IRL book club. 12mo
CogsOfEncouragement I think it is a great pick for a book club. Enjoy! 12mo
StayCurious What a great TBR list! 12mo
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peanutnine
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Welcome to the team of #SantasBookshELVES 🎅🏼📚✨
I'm so excited to be your team leader for the 2023 #WinterGames

We have 2 team reads that you can choose to read for 50 points. I'll tag them in the comments. We also have a team movie this year and I selfishly chose a new favorite of mine that you can find on Netflix
These are all optional, let me know if you have any questions and start getting your TBR ready for this wonderful time of year!

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Andrew65 Yay! Welcome everyone to THE TEAM! 🎊🎉🎊 Do we get 100 points if we read both books? Or only 50 points for one. 13mo
Deblovestoread Yay team! ❄️☃️❄️ and a new to me movie 😀 13mo
mcipher Awesome! I loved that movie when I watched it last year so I am SO on board for a rewatch!!! Go team!! 🌲🌲 13mo
candc320 Yay!! I‘m so excited. Go team!!! 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! I'm so excited!!! 13mo
peanutnine @Andrew65 I believe it is just 50 points for one but I'll double check 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Also, I am setting up my points-tracking spreadsheet (I don't have a problem 😂) and was wondering if you happen to know what days we are supposed to turn in our points? It's no big deal if that hasn't been decided yet, but I thought I would check!! 13mo
peanutnine @TheAromaofBooks I've already started my own spreadsheet so no judgement here 😂 I don't know the point check in dates yet but will let you know as soon as I do! 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Thank you so much!! I can't tell you how excited I am for this event LOL 13mo
Andrew65 Unfortunately I don‘t have Netflix, so won‘t be able to watch the film as can‘t find it available anywhere else or to buy. 13mo
peanutnine @Andrew65 darn 😔 13mo
Read4life Love your team name. 13mo
Andrew65 @peanutnine I‘ll check again next month and see if it changes. We‘ve never had a subscription for Netflix. 13mo
AmandaBlaze I signed up on the first day and don't have a home yet. Should I resubmit? 13mo
Blerdgal_Fenix Hey team 13mo
peanutnine @TheAromaofBooks point check ins will be Dec 1-12 due on the 14th and then the remainder of the event due on Jan 3rd 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Ooo thank you!!! 12mo
peanutnine Welcome to the team @5280reader & @kay.the.bibliophile 😀 Check my profile or our hashtag #SantasBookshELVES to see all the info posts 12mo
5280reader Thanks for the late addition to the team! Excited to spend December with you all! 12mo
peanutnine @5280reader woohoo! It's gonna be so fun 😁🎄❄️ 12mo
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Deblovestoread
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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So excited for #WinterGames. Take my excitement for #Scarathalon and times it by 1000 to get my excitement for the December fun. See @Clwojick and @StayCurious posts for the sign up sheet. ❄️☃️❄️

Clwojick Thanks for sharing! 13mo
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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#wintergames #mistletoemaniacs

Week 5 Points: 24,322

#Wintergames total: 56,567
@Clwojick

Clwojick woohoo! 😍 Way to go! Thank you for joining us! 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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I was able to participate somewhat this week, so I‘m happy about that! I didn‘t quite reach my goal of 100 books this year (only 88 read), but I‘m changing jobs and expect to have more time this year, so I‘m going for it again! Happy New year, everyone, and playing this game has been loads of fun!
#WinterGames #WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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The last time I posted this bingo card, I only had one bingo. Now I have the whole card! #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 #averymerrybingo

@Clwojick and thank you for hosting @Jadams1776 !!

Jadams89 🎉📚🎄🥳 3y
Clwojick 😍 😍 😍 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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#mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 @Clwojick

#selfiescavengerhunt #withfavegift

Bedside rug from my parents. Isn‘t it gorgeous?

Kimzey Spectacular rug! 3y
Chelsea.Poole I love it! 🌸 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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wanderinglynn Cute socks! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Clwojick Awesome job! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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I got lots of favorite gifts and I already posted my Dracula puzzle. Here‘s another favorite. #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #favegift @Clwojick

AlaMich That‘s nifty! I‘ve only ever done one of those kits, the San Francisco skyline. 3y
Kayla.Adriena I LOVE the botanical line! Also recommend the Bonsai tree and the Birds of Paradise sets ! 3y
bnp Hadn't heard of these before. Looks like fun! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Lots of #familytime this weekend at my parents including game playing! #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge @Clwojick

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Bookgoil
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Trying to keep up, I still have so many things I wanted to do and read and only so many days left 😅. I won‘t have my story times to rely on for points the last week so let‘s do this! #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 @Clwojick

Andrew65 A great score 👏👏👏 3y
Clwojick Amazing job! 😍 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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We just walked the neighborhood and decided to go with tree decorations for #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #neighborsdecor @Clwojick

Crazeedi Christmas looks a bit different in your neck of the woods!🎄 3y
Clwojick Fun! 3y
Texreader @Crazeedi It‘s perfect. Between 70-80 degrees most days right now. 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #getyourbakeon @Clwojick

Cookies I made last weekend. And one of the cookies we had made for my son‘s Eagle Court of Honor last Sunday evening.

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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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PuddleJumper Awesome! 3y
TheSpineView Fabulous! 3y
Clwojick Awesome! 3y
DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 3y
Jadams89 🥳🎄🎉 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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I was really busy last week and didn‘t have much time for the game. Sorry!! Plan to do better this week.
#MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames #WinterGames2021

Clwojick You did great! We all know how busy the holidays can get! ❤️💚 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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vonnie862 Great job! 3y
Clwojick Way to go! Woohoo! ❤️💚❤️💚 3y
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Chili
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Week 3 points 15,314 #WinterGames #TeamGameSleighers

StayCurious great job! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Tonight was Christmas card photo session. The cat would not cooperate. 🙁🐈‍⬛ These are my kiddos. Best kids in the universe!

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #holidaytradition

marleed They are beautiful! 3y
BarbaraBB 🥰 3y
LeahBergen ❤️❤️ 3y
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curiouserandcurioser @Texreader beautiful💜💜 3y
TheSpineView Lovely! ❤ 3y
Chrissyreadit Great picture!❤️❤️ 3y
Nute Beautiful!🥰 3y
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Texreader
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DieAReader Awesome!🎉🎉🎉 3y
PuddleJumper That's great! 3y
TheSpineView Doing so good! 3y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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DieAReader Great job!🎉🎉 3y
PuddleJumper Wahoo! I tend to put a book in the free space, I interpret it as I can pick any book to use 3y
TheSpineView Excellant work! 3y
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Andrew65 Looks good 👏👏👏 3y
Jadams89 Any book from your TBR can be used for the free space 3y
Jadams89 🎉🥳👍🏻🎄🎁 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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I earned more points this week! 🎄🎁🤶
#MistletoeManiacs #WinterGames #WinterGames2021

Clwojick ❤️💚❤️ 3y
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Texreader
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Chili
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StayCurious Amazing job! 3y
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Texreader
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#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs week 2 points: 15,098 (mostly thanks to 1,338 words for the week 2 game)

Clwojick Awesome job! 💚💚❤️💚💚 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #shopping

This bag is full of gifts for my swaps. I need to wrap and mail ASAP! 😬

Soubhiville Yay! I do love visiting that store! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Took this photo last night and forgot to post it. #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #coldnightin

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Texreader
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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My total for Week 1 of the #WinterGames is 932 points! I‘m still trying to wrap my head around all of the point activities and hope to up my score this week. Having fun with it, though! 😁🎄🎅🤶
#WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

Clwojick Way to go! You‘re doing great! ❤️💚❤️ 3y
Texreader Whoohoo!! 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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We are slowly getting our family gifts wrapped including (shhh) books for the husband at the top of the pile.

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs #festivephotochallenge #wrapitup

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melissajayne
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Week one totals
Icebreaker game: 180
Books: 16
Other posts: 107
Readathons: 453.51
Total: 756.51

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

Clwojick You‘re doing amazing! Way to go 💚❤️💚 3y
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Texreader
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@Clwojick and @StayCurious Would you please confirm these are the correct dates? My points tracker says week 1 goes through December 7 but I assumed the above dates are the correct ones? #wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

BayouGirl85 I was confused by this too. 3y
Clwojick Hey I guess we should have clarified a little better! These are the correct dates. The weeks will always run Monday to Sunday. The spreadsheet was made for a previous year by a participant, and we kept the base copy of it to use in the following years. You can edit the dates to match up with the schedule above. ❤️ 3y
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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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#wintergames #mistletoemaniacs Week 1 Points 13,136

The icebreaker game and the word search just rock the points!

And to show my team pride I‘ve changed my Litsy photo to me under, what else, the mistletoe!

Pageturner1 WOW! way to go! ⭐️ 3y
Clwojick Yes! Love the photo! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 And great job this week! 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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Texreader Why yes, yes we do! 😁🤗🥰 3y
TheBookHippie Guilty as charged! ♥️💌❄️ 3y
Read4life 💙📫💌💙 3y
Allylu Definitely! 💕😊🎄📪🤶💌 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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🙌 to @kay.the.bibliophile and @TheBookHippie for literary classics love, and to @JessClark78 @Larkken and @FantasyChick for their fondness for horror!
#WinterGames #WinterGames2021

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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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🎄 Shout out to fellow #MistletoeManiacs @FantasyChick for shared favorite book Gone With the Wind and to @Texreader for Lonesome Dove! Congratulations on your impeccable taste! 😁
#WinterGames #WinterGames2021

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Texreader
Winter Games | Melissa J. Morgan
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Using the #wintergames2021 point tracker this year. It‘s fun to watch the points tally up. But I do have to wing it when there‘s not a place for an event, like early bird & icebreaker posts. One day left in the week & I‘m already 2,000+ points! Using this document and the reading tracker really helps keep up with all the readathons. Plus I really went nuts with the icebreaker so that was more than 1,200 of the total points. 🎊🎉 #mistletoemaniacs

Clwojick Woohoooo! You‘re crushing it! ❤️👏🏻 3y
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Texreader
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No. 10) All Littens make me smile! Here are some in the comments below.

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

Andrew65 Thanks 🥰 3y
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TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️ 3y
julesG Thanks. 😘😘 3y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 💛This is one of the best compliments anyone can receive. Thank you! 💛 3y
Librarybelle Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️🥰 3y
melissajayne Thanks 🥰❤️ 3y
TEArificbooks Thank you 😊 3y
Mitch Smiling my biggest , broadest, cheesiest grin to that it reaches across the miles 😀 3y
Butterfinger So sweet. Thank you. 3y
LeahBergen Aww! Right back at you! 😘😘 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awwww so sweet! Thank you 😊 ❤️ 3y
Clwojick 🥰🥰🥰🥰 3y
TheAromaofBooks ❤ ❤ ❤ 3y
Crazeedi 😘🥰 3y
TheSpineView 😘🥰🤩 3y
Nute You just made the sun shine in the middle of the evening.☀️ Thank you, Karen! That smiling business goes both ways!🤗 3y
Catsandbooks ☺️🥰💕thank you friend!! 3y
Kaylamburson Awww, this is so sweet!!! Thank you for including me, @Texreader ! You're too kind! 3y
Kammbia1 Thanks @Texreader my fellow San Antonio resident! 3y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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No. 9) Sadly, some Littens work over the holidays:

@TheAromaofBooks @Larkken @Allylu @ozma.of.oz and our host @Clwojick

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs

TheAromaofBooks ❤ ❤ ❤ 3y
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Texreader
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Texreader
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#wintergames2021 #festivephotochallenge #redandwhite

#mistletoemaniacs 10 points for the photo, 5 points for books, 1 point for participation