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Finished my first book of 2026!
Maggie (a mystery writer) is invited to a mysterious location for Christmas. Ethan (a mystery/thriller writer) is also invited too. When they meet, sparks fly and hatred runs deep. The first night at the mystery location - the house owner disappears from a locked room. A winter storm blows in, the power goes out and a mystery needs solving. Who can Maggie trust? Who can survive till Christmas?
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Moving right along through the Christmas books and the 2026 reading goal. #5of2026

3.5 ✨ I‘ve been meaning to read this diary for a long time. I learned a lot of things I didn‘t know in this time period. I like how the author of this historical fiction based this story on her mother‘s family as they navigated the Great Depression, and what could have happened to the characters during Christmas time.

Cute Christmas book! Quick read. First time reading this author. Really enjoyed it 🎄

I‘ve read this twice before and I still love this book of short stories, essays, and recipes. It‘s just very soothing at such a busy time of year.

#12Booksof2025 @TheEllieMo December 🎄
Tagged: Christmas By the Book by Anne Marie Ryan
It wouldn't be December without me reading my favorite Christmas book. A cozy bookshop, Christmas season, the English Isles, what could be better? A must for any bookworm. 📚

Fannie Flagg has written a charming novel with lots of interesting characters. I enjoyed reading about all the little community in Alabama. 4/5⭐️

Dishy and so much fun, Hornak is able to dash between 5 character POVs seemingly effortlessly. We care for every one of these family members, even while seeing their glaring flaws. Read for Giant Family Secrets!

A beautiful snapshot of a 1980s Christmas in a depressed Ireland village, with no punches pulled. I would imagine this would be a great audiobook (although I don‘t do audio).