Monday, November 14, 2011

Help! Christmas books? (and giveaway)


Hello loyal readers!  Today's post is a bit out of the ordinary...the Btown Booksters gals need some help.  We were bummed we didn't think to read a Halloweenie book in October so we decided that for December's meeting we would read a Christmas-y novel.  The only problem?  Welp, we're having a bit of trouble thinking of any Christmas-y books.  The only one that comes to my mind is an Agatha Raisin mystery like:


Help!  Does anyone have any Christmas book suggestions for the Btown Booksters?!  I'll sweeten the deal by holding a bit of a contest.  If your book suggestion (feel free to make more than one) gets chosen by the Booksters then you get a $10 Amazon or Book Depository gift card!  I can't wait to see what you folks come up with - just leave your suggestions in the comments (w/your email addy)!  Ends at midnight this Tuesday 11/15.

15 comments:

  1. A bite before Christmas: jeaniene frost ( i want it ^^;;)
    a Vampire for Christmas: laurie London ( and co)

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. I have quite a few that are coming out at Christmas that I want. Lost December by Richard Paul Evans, A Bite Before Christmas by Jeaniene Frost, 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, A Christmas Wedding by James Patterson, and Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr.
    Those are a few that I can think of. Some are Christmas books and some that are coming out close to Christmas. Gift Cards are what I am asking for Christmas because then I can pick out what I want. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
    christinebails@yahoo.com

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  3. Holiday-themed books can be so heartwarming, especially when they can capture the essence of the holidays.

    Some suggestions that I have read and enjoyed:
    1. The First Love Cookie Club by Lori Wilde
    2. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas (it's a shorter read but leads nicely into Lisa's upcoming release next year).

    3. Holly Lane by Toni Blake ( I haven't read this one yet but I like sound of it.)

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  4. How are doing when several people have proposed the book you are going to choose? the first one win the giveaway?

    So other idea:
    Home in times for Christmas by Heather Graham ( magic and romance what could we wish more^^)

    Home For The Holiday by Debbie Macomber

    Home for Christmas: Best Loved Stories of All Time by Margaret Jean Langstaff ( and co)

    A Christmas Carol by Charles dickens

    All i want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks

    The Magical Christmas Cat by Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh , and co

    Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien ( a classic so well done)


    that's all i can think at the moment ^^

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  5. oups forgot the email: isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. @Miki - in answer to your question, yes, I'll give it to the 1st person who suggests the book :)

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  7. Ooh, good books!

    Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility take place over Christmas.

    Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris.

    nerfreader at gmail dot com

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  8. Someone should definitely pull out the classic and read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickons or for those with kids why not grab How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss? I love Dr Seuss! :)

    ragoblogger (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. More suggestions:
    I LIKE YOU by Amy Sedaris

    Not about holidays but about family-
    THE ARRIVAL by Shaun Tan
    BLANKETS by Craig Thompson
    UN LUN DUN by China Meiville
    NEVERWHERE by Neil Gaiman
    WEE FREE MEN by Terry Pratchett -I was skeptical, but his YA books are more coherent than his books for adults. So funny and great female hero.

    Have a great bookclub! I'm sure you'll find the perfect book.

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  10. THE CHRISTMAS GIFT by Darlene Gardner

    CHRISTMAS IN MONTANA by Kay Stockham

    HOLLY LANE by Toni Blake

    HIGHLANDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Janet Chapman

    CHRISTMAS IN LUCKY HARBOR by Jill Shalvis

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  11. I love David Sedaris's Holidays on Ice; Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs and Comfort and Joy by India Knight. Enjoy your pick !

    Booksncity at gmail dot com

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  12. Either The Carpathian Christmas by Christine Feehan (if you enjoy romance) or The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson-surprisingly good. How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and Scrooge and The Little Matchstick Girl should not be discounted :) edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  13. Thanks so much for getting me to think more about holiday-related books!

    COLD COMFORT FARM or
    CHRISTMAS AT COLD COMFORT FARM by Stella Gibbons

    PERSUASION also takes place over Christmas

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  14. Hogfather by Terry Pratchet- satirical, funny, and yet sweet look at Christmas.

    The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig

    Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn occurs around Christmas I think.

    melorabrock {at} gmail {dot} com

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  15. Here is my list I actually want to read myself:

    Jacob T. Marley

    The Mischief of the Mistletoe

    Christmas at Pemberley

    The Puppy that came for Christmas.

    Can't wait to see which gets chosen!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

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