My first 5 star book of December. This book brings together great fairytale and folk lore. It has family both lost and found. Friendships and loss. It was also written in the most charming way. It's available on request from NetGalley and releases in February.

1. My Mom - She has dementia but is pretty lucid this weekend.
2. My husband - He's helping me through it all
3. My book chat group - Like minds & a love of books.
4. My family - Providing me with memories of Mom in her better days
5. LitsyLove -Snail mail happies.

@debinhawaii @5JoysFriday

1. Caffeine. Whether in coffee, tea, energy drink, or pop/soda.

2. Tenacity

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

First Check-in Total = 25,470
#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons
@LiseWorks

#CraftersofLitsy #LitsyCrafters
#Wintergames

Christmas Nessie.
@LiseWorks #HolidayBookDragons

This had many well-written stories from writers young and old. Many genres were represented. Points galore for #WGWordSearch.
@LiseWorks #HolidayBookDragons.
#WinterGames.

#GuessTheBook2024 #HolidayBookDragons

#GuessTheBook24 #HolidayBookDragons

#GuessTheBook2024 #HolidayBookDragons

#GuessTheBook2024 #HolidayBookDragons

#GuessTheBook2024 #HolidayBookDragons

#GuessTheBook2024 #HolidayBookDragons

I'm on my honeymoon in Chicago, so I won't be doing much with #WinterGames until Tuesday. Just an FYI. Have fun!
#HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks

#ChristmasCheer #Reindeer
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#ChristmasCheer #Decorations
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#ChristmasCheer #Jolly
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Some more drabbles. I missed some words, or a different list. Word Seach = 1,330. 75x36= 2,700pts. 4,030 points total.
#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons
@LiseWorks

This was a reread. Drabbles are 100 word stories. Fun and easy to read.
#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons
@LiseWorks

#ChristmasCheer #Manger
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#HolidayBookDragons #WinterGames

Starting a little late, but I'm here.
#20in4 @Andrew65

Starting #WinterGames off with this one. Lots of #WGWordSearch points to be had.
#HolidayBookDragons @LiseWorks

December BookSpin Bingo
#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons
@TheAromaofBooks

#ChristmasCheer #Elf
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons

I might have to add this one to my TBR list!

My November reads weren't that good. I was dealing with the election fallout and couldn't
concentrate in the beginning. What I did read, I really liked. Looking forward to December and #WinterGames.

My TBR included a lot of nostalgic reads with a few new ones thrown in.

Shiver
Cold as Hell (ARC)
Snow Drowned
The Christmas Appeal
The Hunting Party
The Christmas Murder Game
Rock Paper Scissors
The Guest List
The Killer's Christmas List

#HolidayBookDragons #WinterGames
@LiseWorks

This is my most anticipated book of December. I received an ARC from NetGalley. I love Rockton and Haven's Rock novels.
#WinterGames @LiseWorks
#HolidayBookDragons

1. Eggnog
2. Christmas
3. Angel
4. Ham
5. Stay at home.
#WinterGames @LiseWorks
#HolidayBookDragons

I was riveted by this gothic tale. A strong female lead goes to live with her mom and new boyfriend and quickly realizes something is wrong with house. There are thrills and chills within this novel 4.5 stars.

This slice of life novella tells the tale of a faltering marriage. As Sputnik 2 is launched on a warm November day, Kathleen climbs into her pool and refuses to come out. She finally wants honesty in her marriage on both sides. Told from both her and husband's POV, the novella describes how secrets cause harm in their marriage. 4 stars.

This is a wonderful book filled with secrets, lies, and twists. It's also about finding your place in the world and taking your future into your own hands. It comes out on Nov. 26th. 5 stars.

I read 10 books for #HauntedShelf. Did I mention how much I enjoy StoryGraph?
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @DieAReader @TieDyeDude

This might be my last book for #HauntedShelf. The Night Guest was a really good thriller. I read it in one sitting as it's only 194 pages. The pacing is excellent. It slowly builds up the tension until it has you by the throat. 4.5 stars.
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620

Objective complete. AllI the words have been found.
#HauntedShelf @PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620

This novel has an interesting premise and mysterious atmosphere. The author's prose is very descriptive. 4.5 stars.
#HauntedShelf @PuddleJumper
@OriginalCyn620

#WordSearch #Bonfire
@PuddkeJumper @OriginalCyn620

Another great thriller by Lucy Foley. Secrets and the past come to light in a small town as a new resort opens. Atmospheric and thick with tension. 5 stars.
#HauntedShelf @PuddleJumper
@OriginalCyn620

#WordSearch I found fluffy and sneeze in this book.
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620

Preston's thriller ARC centers around a group of friends planning an epic party around an abandoned castle. There's plenty of atmosphere as the body count rises. While the book starts off slowly, the ending is rapid fire. 4 stars
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620

1. Pear
2. Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley.
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView.

I found pumpkin in Spooky Drabbles.

Small Town Horror had brittle, unearthly, smolder, smokey, and nibble.
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620

#BookRecommendations #MorallyDubious
#ScavengerHunt #Mist
#WickedWhispers #Scream
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#HauntedShelf #DeadSerious
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Malfi is a must-read for me. Small Town Horror went from creeping dread to sheer terror at the end. His prose is almost cinematic. 4.5 stars

#WickedWhispers #Skull
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Both
Pick apples 🍎
Football Game 🏈
Both
Curl up with a good book 📖
Caramel Apples
Potato Soup 🍲
Apple Cinnamon
#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

#ScavengerHunt #Candle #HauntedShelf
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#DeadSerious

#ScavengerHunt #Bonfire #HauntedShelf
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#DeadSerious

#ScavengerHunt #Cold #HauntedShelf
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#DeadSerious

#ScavengerHunt #NightSky #HauntedShelf
@PuddleJumper @OriginalCyn620
#DeadSerious