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2021 Advent Calendar challenge1 - 31 December 2021
Completed : 19/24
Day 1 - Hanukkah is underway!
🎄Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Day 2 - And Christmas trees are going up
🎄Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
Day 3 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays
🎁Christmas decorations went up around 18 December
Day 4 - Its winter in the northern hemisphere
🎄Read a book set in winter
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Day 5 - But that's only for half the world!
🎄Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere
🎁 The Hate You Drink (Australia)
Day 6 - The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
🎄Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live
🎁Got Your Six (Afghanistan)
Day 7 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head) OR
🎄Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
🎁He's Behind You!
Day 8 - Has the first snow fallen?
🎄Read a book with snow on the cover
🎁Mated Under the Mistletoe
Day 9 - All the fun characters are getting out and about
🎄Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline
🎁Beauty, Inc. (Mr Pennymaker)
Day 10 - Time to start planning your menu!
🎁Worked out my biscuit, dessert and cake recipes for the family get together (I was in charge of sweets).
Day 11 - Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
🎄Read a Christmas themed book
🎁Handmade Holidays
Day 12 - The holiday season means games! especially for kids
🎄Read a book with kids in the storyline
Day 13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! OR
🎄Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
🎁Elf Defence
Day 14 - Carolling is very traditional in many countries
🎄Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels
🎁The Darkling Thrush
Day 15 - Such a pretty time of year
🎄Read a book with a pretty cover
🎁Mystery at the Masquerade
Day 16 - Have you started buying your presents?
🎁Picking up various presents since 6 December.
Day 17 - For many these holidays are religious
🎄Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
🎁Blood Moon
Day 18 - Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
🎄Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie
🎁Better Not Pout
Day 19 - For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
🎄Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
🎁Painted Lace
Day 20 - Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
🎄Read a book with an artistic MC
🎁Sinders and Ash
Day 21 - Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
🎄Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
Day 22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email
🎁Sent off two Christmas cards this year! (big effort for me ;)
Day 23 - ...Aaaand COOK!
🎄Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration
🎁 Forever Wilde in Aster Valley
Day 24 - Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
🎄Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
🎁Fix It Up
🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
December 1
Read a book with a candle on the cover
Light This Candle
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
A Christmas Gift
December 3
Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Christmas Homecoming
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
December 5
But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
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December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
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December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
my spot!Thanks for doing this again Jane -- I loved how relaxing it was last year!
12/1: ✔Dreidels & Do-Overs 12/11
12/2: ✔Never Too Late 12/3
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12/4: ✔Old Acquaintance 12/4
12/5: ✔Flat Whites & Chocolate Fish 12/20
12/6: ✔The Making of Jonty Bloom 12/10
12/7: ✔
12/8: ✔Omega's Winter Baby 12/9
12/9: ✔Blake the Rogue Reindeer & His Cocky Human 12/13
12/10: ✔my husband's favorite things to make are rosette cookies -- they're so delicious!
https://www.cookshopplus.com/1961-211...
12/11: ✔Making the Naughty List 12/11
12/12: ✔I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus 12/16
12/13: ✔
12/14: ✔Winter's Truth 12/16
12/15: ✔The Vicar and the Rake 12/16
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12/17: ✔Blind Tiger 12/18
12/18: ✔Mr. Sparkles 12/26
12/19: ✔Handmade Holidays 12/23
12/20: ✔Stars Collide 12/25
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12/23: ✔The Professor's Green Card Marriage 12/29
12/24: ✔Just Like Santa 12/31
I would love to participate!Christmas Advent Calendar Challenge
Day 1: One Hot December by Tiffany Reisz
Day 2: Credence by Penelope Douglas 12/7 ★★★★★
Day 3: One Night with a Nutcracker by Jana Aston
Day 4: His Christmas Virgin by Carole Mortimer
Day 5: Relent by Nina Levine
Day 6: Fiasco by Lane Hart 12/8 ★★★★
Day 7: How My Brother's Best Friend Stole Christmas by Molly O'Keefe 12/20 ★★★★★
Day 8: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
Day 9: Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle 12/18 ★★★★★
Day 10: The Grump Who Stole Christmas by S. Doyle
Day 11: Mistletoe Kisses by Sam Mariano
Day 12: The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny by Willa Nash 12/26 ★★★★★
Day 13: Mountain Bear's Baby by J.K. Harper
Day 14: Sweet as Sin by J.T. Geissinger
Day 15: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Day 16: A Very Bossy Christmas by Alexis Winter 12/16 ★★★★★
Day 17: How to Ruin the Holidays by Becky Monson 12/22 ★★★★★
Day 18: Fake It For Christmas by Layla Valentine
Day 19: Be My Tiger by Sophie Stern 12/15 ★★
Day 20: Heat of the Storm by Elle Kennedy
Day 21: There Better Be Pie by Jessica Gadziala
Day 22: Bloody Mine by Nikki Landis
Day 23: Down & Dirty: Zak by Jeanne St. James 12/10 ★★★
Day 24: Vision in White by Nora Roberts
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12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover The Matzah Ball
12/02 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover Holly Jolly Cowboy
12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.) Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover The Good Sister
12/04 - Read a book set in winter One Day in December
12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere Apples Never Fall
12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live Accidentally in Love
12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today. Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday People We Meet on Vacation
12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover The Holiday Ex-Files
12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover The Boss Who Stole Christmas
12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations! Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover # The Leftover Bride
12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book Faking Under the Mistletoe
12/12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline The House in the Cerulean Sea
12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover Faking It for the Holidays
12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels The Girl in the Love Song
✅ 12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation) Whiskey Moon 12/04 🌟🌟🌟
12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
✅ 12/17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination A Cross-Country Christmas 12/08 🌟🌟🌟🌟
12/18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie Before You
12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover The Soulmate Equation
12/20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation) Whiskey Lullaby
12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover The Mistletoe Motive
12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them. Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands Eight Perfect Hours
12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration This Time Next Year
12/24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present Maybe in Another Life
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🎁🎅🏻☃️🎄🥂🥳🤶🏻📆Christmas Advent Calendar Challenge 📆🤶🏻🥳🥂🎄☃️🎅🏻🎁12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
12/02 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
12/04 - Read a book set in winter
12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover.
12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book.
12/12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline.
12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning!
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
12/17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
12/18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
12/20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
🎁 12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration. Kiss My Cupcake read 12/2
12/24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
2021 Advent Calendar Challenge
December 2021
My Advent Calendar Challenge (msg 10)
Advent tasks
Books Read: 24
Day 1 - Hanukkah is underway!
🎄Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
🎄Dreidels & Do-Overs - 12.30 ★★★
Day 2 - And Christmas trees are going up
🎄Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
🎄 Her Xmas Present - 12.04 ★★★
Day 3 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays
🎄Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
🎄 Every Time We Fall In Love - 12.04 ★★★★
Day 4 - Its winter in the northern hemisphere
🎄Read a book set in winter
🎄Blue Christmas - 12.09 ★★★★
Day 5 - But that's only for half the world!
🎄Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere
🎄Just Delectable - 12.30 ★★★★
Day 6 - The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
🎄Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live
🎄Alison Wonderland - 12.05 Alison Wonderland
Day 7 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head)
🎄Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
🎄Romancing Rudy Raindear - 12.07 ★★★
Day 8 - Has the first snow fallen?
🎄Read a book with snow on the cover
🎄Cold Pursuit - 12.10 ★★★★
Day 9 - All the fun characters are getting out and about
🎄Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline
🎄Santa Claus Is Going To Town On Me - 12.27 ★★★★
Day 10 - Time to start planning your menu!
🎄Read a book with a santa hat on the cover
🎄Christmas from Hell - 12.18 ★★★★
Day 11 - Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
🎄Read a Christmas themed book
🎄Behind a Texas Badge - 12.22 ★★★
Day 12 - The holiday season means games! especially for kids
🎄Read a book with kids in the storyline
🎄Law Man - 12.09 ★★★★
Day 13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
🎄Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
🎄Wedding Surprise - 12.31 ★★★
Day 14 - Carolling is very traditional in many countries
🎄Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels
🎄Tears of the Moon - 12.17 ★★★★
Day 15 - Such a pretty time of year
🎄Read a book with a pretty cover
🎄The Christmas Holiday - 12.31 ★★★★
Day 16 - Have you started buying your presents?
🎄Read a book with a present on the cover
🎄Holiday Hoopla - 12.19 ★★
Day 17 - For many these holidays are religious
🎄Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
🎄When You Kiss Me - 12.07 ★★★★
Day 18 - Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
🎄Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie
🎄Home For Christmas - 12.12 ★★★
Day 19 - For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
🎄Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
🎄Zane - 12.27 ★★★
Day 20 - Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
🎄Read a book with an artistic MC
🎄The Somerset Girls - 12.19 ★★★★
Day 21 - Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
🎄Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
🎄Christmas at Copper Mountain - 12.26 ★★★
Day 22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email
🎄Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands
🎄Courted by Karma - 12.29 ★★★★
Day 23 - ...Aaaand COOK!
🎄Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration
🎄The Sweetest Fix - 12.23 ★★★★
Day 24 - Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
🎄Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
🎄Crushing on Him - 12.30 ★★★★
🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
Read 16/24 DONE!
December 1
Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
To All the Dogs I've Loved Before (Pine Hollow #3) by Lizzie Shane 12/25/21 4starsDecember 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
Gentle Angel (Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thriller #4) by P.D. Workman 12/16/21 4stars (set at Christmas in Vermont)December 5
But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
Handle With Care by A.N. Verebes 12/5/21 4stars (Australia)December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
Mafiosa Princess by Liza Malloy 12/4/21 3.5stars (partially set in Rome and Sicily; I live in the US)December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
Count Your Blessings (Blessings, Georgia #0.5) by Sharon Sala 12/29/21 4stars (Patty June planned a trip to Italy for a month)December 8
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Bold Fortune (The Fortunes of Lost Lake #1) by M. M. Crane 12/28/21 5starsDecember 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Love All of Me by Mollie Mathews 12/17/21 4stars (Gianni plays Santa; Kate his elf)December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Being Italian we eat a huge antipasto on Christmas Eve then have shrimp scampi and fried shrimp as main dishes along with sides.
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas (Pine Hollow #1) by Lizzie Shane 12/3/21 4starsDecember11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book.
An Amish Christmas Love by Emma Maas 12/20/21 4stars December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline.
POETIC JUSTICE by Nan Dixon 12/6/21 4.5 stars (Quinn's son and his friends)December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Once Upon a Puppy (Pine Hollow #2) by Lizzie Shane 12/10/21 4starsDecember 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious
Read a where at least one MC travels to another destination.
An Accidental Odyssey (ExLibris Adventure #2) by K.C. Dyer 12/13/21 4.5stars (Gia and her dad from NYC to Greece and Italy; Anthony to Italy)December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
The Little Town of Summerville: A Dog Named Chubby(A Jack Wellington Mystery #1) by R. T. Douglass 12/26/21 4stars
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
Letting Go for Love by Kris Francoeur 12/27/21 4stars (wedding; Thanksgiving; New Year's; Dot is a painter)December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
Marry Me, Millie (Paradise Valley #1) by Amy Lillard 12/26/21 4stars (Sylvie owns a B&B; always entering whoopie pies in contests)December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book that was given to you as a present.
Fighting for Us: An Enemies-to-Lovers Holiday Romance (Heart of Hope) by Ajme Williams 12/11/21 4stars (received a copy from the author to review)
2021 Advent Calendar challenge1 - 31 December 2021
Completed : 24/24
✔ December 1
Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Shine a Light, Rebecca Crowley
✔ December 2
And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
A Cross-Country Christmas, Courtney Walsh
✔ December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
✔ December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
Ugly Sweater Weather, Jessica Gadziala
✔ December 5
But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
A Kirribilli Christmas, Louise Reynolds
✔ December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
The Marquess of Cakes, Heather Hiestand
✔ December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans.
Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
The Lost Apothecary, Sarah Penner
✔ December 8
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
The Elle Project, Summer Dowell
✔ December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Miss Kane's Christmas, Caroline Mickelson
✔ December 10
Time to start planning your menu!
Gotta make some Christmas cookies!
✔ December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book.
Twelve Days of Christmas, Trisha Ashley
✔ December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline.
What Child Is This, Rhys Bowen
✔ December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? (The closest I'm coming to this is with the elf in the Dish TV hearth video.)
Alt task - Read a book with an elf.
The St. James Affair, Susan Wiggs
✔ December 14
is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
The Winter Cottage, Rachael Lucas (she is a traveler) ****
✔ December 15
Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Midnight at the Blackbird Café, Heather Webber ***1/2
✔ December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
All the presents have been ordered!
✔ December 17
For many these holidays are religious
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
The Mistletoe Secret, Richard Paul Evans *
✔ December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
It Started One Christmas, Susan Mallery (she's wearing a knitted hat on the cover) ***
✔ December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
The Best Worst Christmas, Kate Forster
✔ December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
A Holly Jolly Diwali, Sonya Lalli
✔ December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
A Virgin River Christmas (The Virgin River Series), Robyn Carr
✔ December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them..
✔ December 23
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
The Holiday Swap, Maggie Knox (small town bakery + TV chef)
✔ December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
Homecoming King, Penny Reid
I am IN!!!December 1
Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
December 5
But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
I'm in no guarantee will complete though as we know what the holidays are like but still up for the challenge 🙂
Sounds like fun. Can clear up some books from my Kindle.2021 Advent Calendar challenge
Finished - 4 of 24
December 1
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover [
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
- [book:His Christmas Baby|42731034] by Katie Douglas read 11/08/21***
December 5
But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
- Moonshine & Mistletoe by Glenna Maynard read 12/09/21***
December 8
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
- The Virgin's Real Christmas by Simone Leigh read 12/28/21**
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
- Christmas Wish by Cole Bates read 12/15/21
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present. (hide spoiler)]
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Advent Calendar Challenge
1 December- Book with candle on cover-
✅ 2 December- Book with a tree on cover- A Shifter for Christmas
✅ 3 December- House or apt on cover- Once Upon a Midnight Kiss: A Regency Historical Romance Holiday Novella,
✅ 4 December- Book set in winter- His Christmas List
5 December- In S. Hemisphere
6 December- In country outside where you live (UK)- Seven Swans a Swimming
✅ 7 December- Make travel plans- Done -Spain!
8 December- Read a book with snow on the cover- Once Upon a Midnight Kiss: A Regency Historical Romance Holiday Novella, A Shifter for Christmas, Seven Swans a Swimming
9 December- Santa in the storyline or cover- Santa's Little Helper by Shaan Ranae
✅10 December- Traditional food during your holiday celebrations? Turkey 'n fixins
✅ 11 December-Christmas book- Shadow of St. Nick: A Krampus Fairy Tale Romance
✅ 12 December- Read a book with kids in the storyline- A Holiday Set-Up (Green Valley, #1), ?
✅ 13 December- Book with an elf in story or on cover - Santa's Little Helper by Shaan Ranae
✅14 December- MC who sings, plays music or travels
✅ 15 December- Read a book with a pretty cover- Seven Swans a Swimming
✅ 16 December- Book with a present on the cover- Window Shopping
✅ 17 December- Book where MC travels- The Devil Gets His Due (The Devils, #4)
✅ 18 December- Sweater or beanie on cover- New Year, New Boo?
✅ 19 December- Read book with red & yellow on cover- How the Dukes Stole Christmas by Tessa Dare
✅ 20 December- Read a book with celebration or artistic MC - Just What I Needed (Stage Dive, #4.9)
✅ 21 December- Book cover with fire or homey looking scene- N.Y.E.
✅ 22 December- Read a book with people embracing- A Christmas Wish
✅ 23 December- Book with a family celebration or food- The (Alien) Nanny for Christmas by Amanda Milo
24 December- Book by a favourite author-
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🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
Read 24/24
Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Dylan the Bad Boy Reindeer & His Virtuous Mate Candi Kay
its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
Bear Creek Christmas Alexander Elliott
But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
First Impressions Jay Hogan
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
made travel plans to get back home early from my vacation because my brother was dying
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Blueberry Salad, Turkey, Ham, Hashbrown Casserole, Turkey Hash, Banana Croquettes
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book.
The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
XOXO, Santa Spencer Spears
Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16
Read a book with a present on the cover. Unwrapping Hank Eli Easton
For many these holidays are religious
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).> Sea KissedSpencer Spears
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
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I’m done! Thanks for the fun Challenge!!Advent Calendar Challenge
24 of 24 Completed!
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✔ December 1: Hanukkah is underway!
Show of Honor by Tawna Fenske -- Celebrated Hannukah -- 12/2
✔ December 2: And Christmas trees are going up!
All I Want for Christmas Is You by Miranda Liasson -- Tree on Cover -- 12/4
✔ December 3: Deck the Halls!
Started decorating around the house. Trying not to get carried away! -- 12/3
✔ December 4: Winter in the Northern Hemisphere!
The Becoming by Nora Roberts -- Set in Ireland -- 12/6
✔ December 5: Only Half the World!
Rock Hard -- Set in New Zealand -- 12/7
✔ December 6: All Over the World!
A Lady in Disguise by Lynsay Sands-- Set in England -- 12/7
✔ December 7: Travel Plans! Not travelling anywhere, darn. So,
Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend by Willa Nash -- Centered on Christmas -- 12/8
✔ December 8: Has the first snow fallen?
One Night with a Nutcracker by Jana Aston-- Snow on cover -- 12/10
✔ December 9: All the fun characters are getting out and about.
Elves with Benefits by Jana Aston -- Elves in the storyline -- 12/9
✔ December 10: Time to start planning your menu!
We'll have prime rib, mashed potatoes, veggies, and cheesecake for dessert (Costco not homemade). It's our traditional meal and there is something comforting and nostalgic to have that similar experience every year. Our other tradition is that my husband and daughters make fudge and deliver plates to our friends in the neighborhood. That's happening tomorrow. Yum!!! Happy Cooking!!
✔ December 11: Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
The 14 Days of Christmas by Louise Bay -- Christmas themed -- 12/13
✔ December 12: The holiday season means games!
Dangerous Rescue by Riley Edwards -- children in storyline -- 12/12
✔ December 13: Are the Shelf Elves in place?
Hired by the Single Dad by Whitley Cox -- Child on cover -- 12/14
✔ December 14: Music very traditional in many countries
Lick by Kylie Scott -- MC is a musician -- 12/15
✔ December 15: Such a pretty time of year
The Bitterroot Inn by Devney Perry -- Pretty Cover -- 12/16
✔ December 16: Have you started buying your presents?
Yes, but I'm just all peopled out! Gotta love that curb-side pickup!
✔ December 17: For many these holidays are religious
A Partridge and a Pregnancy by Willa Nash -- MC travels to London -- 12/16
✔ December 18: Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring -- Cover model taking off a sweater -- 12/18
✔ December 19: Our focus is on the surf and cooling down
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren -- Red and yellow cover -- 12/19
✔ December 20: Kwanzaa!
A Very Friendly Valentine's Day by Kayley Loring -- MC is an actor -- 12/21
✔ December 21: Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
Her Christmas Family Wish by Lois Richer -- 12/21
✔ December 22: Send your loved ones some love.
All I Want for Christmas by Kelly Jamieson -- Cover of embracing couple -- 12/26
✔ December 23: ...Aaaand COOK!
Accidental Romeo by Nicole Snow -- MC is baker -- 12/26
✔ December 24: Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
High Jinx by Kelley Armstrong -- Fav. author -- 12/25
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🕯December 1st: Candle on the cover - The Man Who Invented Christmas - Les Standiford - 12/5
✔Hanukkah - Celebrating - Eight Winter Nights -Laura Krauss Melmed - 12/1
🎄December 2
✔ Christmas tree is up
✔Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Cowboy Christmas - Ron Sanders - 12/2
The Golden Christmas Tree - Jan Wahl - 12/2
December 3
✔Put out a few more decorations in the house
✔Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Frosty the Snowman - Snow Day and A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time - both 12/3
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere
✔Read a book set in winter - The Christmas Boot - Lisa Wheeler and Hiding in Alaska - Belle Calhoune - 12/4
December 5
✔Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere - Home for the Holidays - Sarah Mayberry - (set in Australia) 12/11
December 6
✔Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - UK - Ronald Dahl - 12/6
December 7
✔ Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓) I organized my bookshelves
December 8
✔Read a book with snow on the cover - Charlie and the Christmas Kitty - Ree Drummond - 12/9
December 9
✔Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover. the Little Christmas Elf - 12/9
December 10
✔Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover. The Night Before Christmas
December 11
✔Read a Christmas themed book. Twelve Days of Christmas 12/11
December 12
✔Read a book with kids in the storyline. The Christmas ABC -12/12
December 13
✔Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover. Baby's Christmas - 12/13
December 14
✔Read a book where they sing, play music and travel. Jingle Bells - 12/14 (the bear family sing, play music and travel)(These Golden Books are a delight - very christmasie mood)
December 15
✔Read a book with a pretty cover - The Christmas Story - 12/15
December 16
✔ Read a book with a present on the cover- The Poky Little Puppys First Christmas
December 17
✔Read a book tagged 'religious' - "Love Inspired Inspirational Romance" - Snowbound with the Amish bachelor - Patricia Johns
December 18
✔Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie. Amazing Peace - Maya Angelou
December 19
✔Read a book with red and yellow on the cover. It Started One Christmas- Susan Mallery - 12/19 (yellow/golden sweater - reddish/pink nails)
December 20
✔Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).The Best Christmas Pageant Ever- Barbara Robinson
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
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2021 Advent Calendar challengeRead/Completed: 24/24
December 1
✔ Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
✔ And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
The Giver, Lois Lowry ★★★★ 12/2
December 3
✔ Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.) - done with the decorating
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
✔ Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
Royal Date, Sariah Wilson ★★★★ 12/22
December 5
✔ But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere. (New Zealand)
When We Believed in Mermaids, Barbara O’Neal ★★★★ 12/14
December 6
✔ The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live. - Germany
The Yellow Bird Sings, Jennifer Rosner ★★★★★ 12/11
December 7
✔ Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
December 8
✔
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.Mary's Christmas Goodbye, Linda Byler ★★★★ 12/27
December 9
✔ All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Decker and Joy, Elle Rush ★★★ 12/18
December 10
✔ Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Salmon Salad, Soup - Chili and Cheese, Chocolate Cake, Apple Cidar
December11
✔ Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
Christmas on the Royal Yacht, Nicole Burnham ★★★★ 12/10
December 12
✔ The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Falling for Prince Federico, Nicole Burnham ★★★★ 12/8
December 13
✔ Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
December 14
✔ is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
Bishop, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 12/5
December 15
✔
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare ★★★★ 12/7
December 16
✔ Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
December 17
✔ For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
That Boy, Jillian Dodd ★★★★ 12/1
December 18
✔
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the cover model wearing a wool sweater or beanie.Blame the Mistletoe, Dani Collins ★★★ 12/23
December 19
✔
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.Iron and Magic, Ilona Andrews ★★★★ 12/3
December 20
✔ Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
Greek Doctor, Cinderella Bride, Amy Andrews ★★★ 12/4
December 21
✔ Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
Wild Irish Heart, Tricia O'Malley ★★★ 12/14
December 22
✔ Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
December 23
✔ ...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
Wild Irish Eyes, Tricia O'Malley ★★★★ 12/15
December 24
✔
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.Murder of a Cranky Catnapper, Denise Swanson ★★★★ 12/9
I'm excited to do this challenge the first time!🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾
2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
Read 0/24
December 1
Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
December 5
But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK!
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year?
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
4/24 read
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
December 1: Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Dreidels & Do-Overs by Kim Fielding 12/4/21 3.5 stars
December 2 : And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover
Second Chance Santa by J.J. Knight 12/6/21 4 stars
December 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4: Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter
Two Ruined Christmas Eves 12/3/21 3 stars
December 5: Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Proof Is In The Pudding *reading now*
December 6:
Read a book set in a different country (UK) to where you currently live (USA)
Mr. Sparkles 12/7/21 4 stars (surprisingly sweet non insta love holiday story for such a short read)
December 7:
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
In my head travel plans...maybe I'll turn it into reality - Sedona Az and Santa Fe NM
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Elves with Benefits *reading next*
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I'M IN :)2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December 2021
Completed : 0/24
December 2021
Days Completed: 9/24
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🎅🏻December 1: Hanukkah is underway!
Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover Birthrights ❄❄ 12/4
December 2: And Christmas trees are going up
Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
🎅🏻December 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.) Bought our tree and decorated outside. 12/3
December 4: Its winter in the northern hemisphere
Read a book set in winter The Terror
December 5: But that's only for half the world! ->
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December 6: The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live. Twice Bitten
🎅🏻December 7: It's time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓) I have no plans to travel.
December 8: Has the first snow fallen?
Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9: All the fun characters are getting out and about
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
🎅🏻December 10: Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations! Smoked turkey, dressing, pie
🎅December 11: Yup, Christmas is fast approaching!
Read a Christmas themed book. How the Dukes Stole Christmas ❄❄❄ 12/15
December 12: The holiday season means games! especially for kids
Read a book with kids in the storyline. Fall of Night
🎅🏻December 13: Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.) Yup! Annoying the teenager is fun.
December 14: Carolling is very traditional in many countries
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
🎅🏻December 15: Such a pretty time of year
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation) The Hawthorne Legacy ❄❄❄❄ 12/11
🎅December 16: Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.) All bought!
December 17: For many these holidays are religious
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18: It's time to pull out those ugly sweaters
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
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I'm in!Dec 1 - Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover, Dreidels & Do-Overs, Kim Fielding, 12/1
Dec 2 - And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover, Late for Christmas, Amy Lane, 12/2
Dec 3 - Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover, The Lights on Knockbridge Lane, Roan Parrish, 12/3
Dec 4 - Read a book set in winter, The Holiday List, Lane Hayes, 12/4
Dec 5 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere, The Proof Is In The Pudding, Nic Starr, 12/5
Dec 6 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live, Not So Silent Night, H.L. Day, 12/6
Dec 7 - Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday, Holiday Fling, Crystal Lacy, 12/7
Dec 8 - Read a book with snow on the cover, A No-Strings Noel, Annabelle Jacobs, 12/8
Dec 9 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline or on the cover, Santa's Reindeer Shifters, Wendy Rathbone, 12/9
Dec 10 - Read a book with a santa hat on the cover, Krampus Hates Christmas, Andi Van, 12/10
Dec 11 - Read a Christmas themed book, Merry Cherry Christmas, Keira Andrews, 12/11
Dec 12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline, Dex in Blue, Amy Lane, 12/12
Dec 13 - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover, Merry Elf-ing Christmas, Beth Bolden, 12/13
Dec 14 - Read a book with an MC who travels, Christmas in Holly Pines, Candi Kay, 12/14
Dec 15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation), Resolutions for an Arbitrary Holiday, Nell Iris, 12/15
Dec16 - Read a book with a present on the cover,Dearest Malachi Keogh, N.R. Walker, 12/16
Dec 17 - Read a where at least one MC travels to another destination, On the Road to Christmas, Declan Rhodes, 12/17
Dec 18 - Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie, Ginger Snapping All the Way, Gabbi Grey, 12/18
Dec 19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover, Exit Through the Gift Shop, Kim Fielding, 12/19
Dec. 20, Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation), The Fairy Dance, Tara Lain, 12/20
Dec 21, Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover, The Key to his Heart for Christmas, Rebecca James, 12/21
Dec 22, Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands, Purls of Wisdom, Morgan James, 12/22
Dec 23, Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration, Feeling Santamental, M.J. O'Shea, 12/23
Dec 24, Power Play, 12/24
🎄2021 ADVENT CALENDAR CHALLENGE - 1-31 DECEMBER🎄Rules
* there is no minimum page requirement
* you have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
* starts on 1 December in your timezone
Completed 20/24
🎄12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Lavender Blue Murder (A Tea Shop Mystery, #21) – Laura Childs (2 stars) 12/20/21 - candles on the cover12/02 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
🎄12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Tree up, mantle decorated, nativity scene set up, wreath on door and lighted wreath outside. All done
🎄12/04 - Read a book set in winter
In the Bleak Midwinter (The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries #1) – Julia Spencer-Fleming (3 stars) 12/4/21 - set in December
🎄12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Man in the Brown Suit – Agatha Christie (4 stars) 12/10/21 1924 [381] - half of book set in South Africa
🎄12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
The War of the Worlds – H. G. Wells (4 stars) 12/6/21 - set in England, I live in USA
🎄12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today
All festivities are local, so just a matter of driving there.
12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover.
🎄12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12) – Charlaine Harris (3 stars) 12/14/21 - Bellenos is an elf
🎄12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Menus have been planned, so know what I'll be taking. One side of the family has a traditional feast of fishes on Christmas Eve - unusual dishes include: calamari sauce, broiled eel, fried smelt, and baked cod (made from bacala - dried cod that has been soaked for 3 days). Other side does a ham or turkey (this year ham) and everyone brings a dish.
🎄12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book.
The Last Chance Christmas Ball – Mary Jo Putney, etc (3 stars) 12/26/21
🎄12/12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Unlikely Heroes (St. Brendan, #3) – Carla Kelly (5 stars) 12/9/21 2020 [225] - St Brendan is a sailing school for kids
🎄12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
Do not do Shelf Elves but nativity scene and Christmas decorations up
🎄12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
My Lucky Life in and Out of Show Business – Dick Van Dyke (4 stars) 12/13/21 - Dick Van Dyke sings and dances
🎄12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Riverbend Road (Haven's Point, #4) – RaeAnne Thayne (4 stars) 12/24/21🎄12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning!
Half are bought and sent
🎄12/17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
Taming a Bear (A Lion's Pride, #11) – Eve Langlais (3 stars) 12/15/21 - MCs travel from USA to South America
🎄12/18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
His Last-Chance Christmas Family (Welcome to Starlight, #3) – Michelle Major (2 stars) 12/30/21 - boy on cover wearing sweater
🎄12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
Blue Diablo (Corine Solomon, #1) – Ann Aguirre (3 stars) 12/19/21🎄12/20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) – Allyson James (4 stars) 12/17/21 - MC is a photographer
12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
🎄12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Christmas cards mailed 12/17
12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
🎄12/24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
Fated Blades (Kinsmen, #3) – Ilona Andrews (5 stars) 12/21/21
My spot! :)2021 Advent Calendar challenge
The RRRC Advent Calendar challenge
1-31 December 2021
✔December 1: Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Hearts Alight by Elliot Cooper finished 12/2/2021
✔December 2: And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Minter Wonderland by Anna Martin finished 12/12/2021
✔December 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
DONE
✔December 4: Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
The Geek Who Saved Christmas by Annabeth Albert finished 12/4/2021
✔December 5: But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands. Click on this link for a list of countries that are in the Southern Hemisphere
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souther...
Dearest Malachi Keogh by N.R. Walker finished 12/3/2021
✔December 6: The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
In Case of Emergency by Keira Andrews finished 12/2/2021
✔December 7: Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
DONE
✔December 8: Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
Forever Wilde in Aster Valley by Lucy Lennox finished 12/6/2021
✔December 9: All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Christmas Lane by Amy Aislin finished 12/27/2021
✔December 10: Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
DONE
✔December 11: Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
Midsummer Baker by Megan Derr finished 12/10/2021
✔December 12: The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Ugly by Roe Horvat finished 12/11/2021
✔December 13: Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
DONE
✔December 14: Carolling is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
The Best Gift by Eli Easton finished 12/20/2021
✔December 15: Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Sweet Nothings by Megan Derr finished 12/15/2021
✔December 16: Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
DONE
✔December 17: For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
Dreidels & Do-Overs by Kim Fielding finished 12/9/2021
✔December 18: Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
Christmas Wish List by N.R. Walker finished 12/5/2021
✔December 19: For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
Fate & Fortune by Maz Maddox finished 12/8/2021
✔December 20: Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
People Like Us by Ruby Moone finished 12/24/2021
✔December 21: Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
The Scouts by Kasia Bacon finished 12/28/2021
✔December 22: Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
DONE
✔December 23: ...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
A Very Henry Christmas by N.R. Walker finished 12/24/2021
✔December 24: Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
Bell, Book and Scandal by Josh Lanyon finished 12/21/2021
FINISHED!!!!
My Spot Here!Rules
* there is no minimum page requirement
* you have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
* starts on 1 December in your timezone
December 1
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December 3 Tree is up. Cat is very happy. My Nativity Scene has had an accident since last season a broken piece so I am in need of a new one.
December 4
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December 7In a Holidaze
December 8
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December 10~ Pumpkin Roll
December 11
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December 12 In a Holidaze
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🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
Read 4/24
🎄December 1:
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Eight Cozy Nights by Julia Wolf
Read On: 12/5/2021
🎄December 2:
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Hot Mess Christmas Express by Claire Hastings
Read On: 12/6/2021
🎄December 3:
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Elves with Benefits by Jana Aston
Read On: 12/8/2021
🎄December 4:
Read a book set in winter
Jingle Wars by R. Holmes
Read On: 12/14/2021
December 5:
Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere
Just Say (Hell) No by Rosalind James
December 6:
Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live
A Very London Christmas by Sara Madderson
December 7:
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday
The Grump Who Stole Christmas by S. Doyle
December 8:
Read a book with snow on the cover
Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend by Willa Nash
December 9:
Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover
My Smalltown C.E.O. Scrooge by Harmony Knight
December 10:
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover
The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny by Willa Nash
December 11:
Read a Christmas themed book
My Fake Christmas Fiancé by Julie Kriss
December 12:
Read a book with kids in the storyline
The Nanny and the Hothead by Krista Sandor
December 13:
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover
A Very Grumpy Christmas by Jerica MacMillan
December 14:
Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels
The Cowboy and His Christmas Rockstar by Kaci Rose
December 15:
Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Jingle Bell Hell by A.R. Casella
December 16:
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning!
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover
If You Give A Jerk A Gingerbread by Jana Aston
December 17:
Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
How to Ruin the Holidays by Becky Monson
December 18:
Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie
An Unplanned Christmas by Lizzie Shane
December 19:
Read a book with red and yellow on the cover
The One Night Stand Before Christmas by Jana Aston
December 20:
Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation)
Santa Baby Maybe by S. Doyle
December 21:
Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover
Faking It for the Holidays by Bethany Monaco Smith
December 22:
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands
Misplaced Mistletoe by Isabel Jolie
🎄December 23:
Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration
Mistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah Garner
Read On: 12/23/2021
December 24:
Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
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This sounds like a fun challenge. Not sure if I have time to participate but really cute idea. Advent calendars are wonderful. <3 Hope everyone who participates succeeds on their goals!
The RRRC Advent Calendar challengeDuration: Dec 1 - 31, 2021
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✔ December 1: Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer 12/03/2021
✔ December 2: Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne 12/21/2021
✔ December 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.) DONE
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover
✔ December 4: Read a book set in winter
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg 12/01/2021
December 5: Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
✔ December 6: Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva 12/17/2021
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore 12/23/2021
✔ December 7: Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓) DONE
Traveling to my Mother's two states away.
Alt task -> Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
The Spook in the Stacks
Official Guide to Christmas in the South
✔December 8: Read a book with snow on the cover.
Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler 12/20/2021
✔ December 9: Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Ex-mas by Kate Brian 12/14/2021
✔ December 10: Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn 12/10/2021
✔ December 11: Read a Christmas themed book.
The Official Guide to Christmas in the South: Or, If You Can't Fry It, Spraypaint It Gold by David C. Barnette 12/12/2021
✔ December 12: Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne 12/10/2021
✔ December 13: Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Not a book task.) DONE No elf-on-a-shelf, but I do put a Chrismas snowman that plays the Mah Na Mah Na song. Drives my family crazy!
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14: Carolling is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
✔ December 15: Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn 12/04/2021
✔ December 16: Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 12/20/2021
✔ December 17: Read
The Switch by Beth O'Leary 12/07/2021
✔ December 18: Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
✔ December 19: Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
The Friend by Sigrid Nunez 12/31/2021
✔ December 20: Read a book with celebration in it,
Autopsy by Patricia Cornwell 12/06/2021 (Lucy's Birthday)
✔ December 21: Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
A Catered New Year's Eve by Isis Crawford 12/23/2021
✔ December 22: Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 12/23/2021
✔ December 23: Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc)
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox 12/31/2021
✔ December 24: Read
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins 12/26/2021
I haven’t done this before and it sounds fun! I’m in! I feel sort of lost when I don’t have a challenge to do lol.1/24
December 1
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
There’s Something about Merry by Codi Hall
December 5
But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
The Best Worst Christmas: An Audible Original Novella by Kate Forster
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland
December 8
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16 ☑️🎄🎅🏻
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
The Christmas Pawdcast by Emily March
December 17
For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
Hold Me Closer, Toni Danzig by Laura Henry
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
All I Want for Christmas by Michelle Stimpson
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
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2021 Advent Calendar challenge1 - 31 December
December 1
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4
Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
December 5
But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7
Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
December11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18
Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with covermodels embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
The RRRC Advent Calendar challengeDuration: Dec 1 - 24, 2021
24/24 COMPLETE
December 1: Hanukkah - Dreidels & Do-Overs Dec 2 ★★★★
December 2: tree on cover
Dec 4 ★★★ December 3: house on cover
Dec 3 ★★★ December 4: winter - Tis The Season Baristas Fear The Most Dec 4 ★★★★
December 5: Australia - Dearest Malachi Keogh Dec 5 ★★★★★
December 6: set in England - Minter Wonderland Dec 6 ★★★★
December 7: holiday - Christmas In Pittsburgh Dec 7 ★★★★
December 8: snow on cover-
Dec 8 ★★★★December 9: deer on cover -
Dec 9 ★★★December 10: santa hat -
Dec 10 ★★★December 11: Christmas theme - Sexted by Santa Dec 11 ★★★
December 12: kids instory - Family in a Snowstorm Dec 12 ★★★★
December 13: kid on cover
Dec 15 ★★★December 14: MC travels - Rexly The Randy Reindeer Dec 14 ★★★
December 15: pretty cover
Dec 15 ★★★December 16: present on cover
Dec 16 ★★★December 17: MC travel Baby, It's Cold Inside Dec 17 ★★★
December 18: sweater
Dec 18 ★★★ December 19: red and yellow -
Dec 20 ★★★★December 20: fire -
Dec 21 ★★★December 21: celebration - How to Cheat at Dirty Santa Dec 20 ★★★★★
December 22: embrace -
Dec 23 ★★★★ December 23: food focus - latke - A Whole Latke Love by Jodi Payne Dec 23 ★★★
December 24: favorite author Jordan Castillo Price, Present Tense Dec 24 ★★★★★
🎁🎄🎁🥂🍾2021 Advent Calendar challenge
1 - 31 December
2021 Advent Calendar Challenge1 - 31 December
Read 4/24
December 1 -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover: Eight Cozy Nights
December 2 -> Read a book with a tree/s on the cover: Soar High
December 3 -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover: Christmas in Rose Bend
December 4 -> Read a book set in winter: A Goon for Christmas
December 5 -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December6 -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
December 7 -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8 ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
December 9 -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10 -> Read a book with a santa hat on the cover.
December 11 -> Read a Christmas themed book.
December 12 -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
December 13 -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14 -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
December 15-> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16 -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17 -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18 -> Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
December 19 -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
December 20 -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21 -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22 -> Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23 ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
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Completed: 3/24
🎄12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
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Fighting For You
🎄12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
🎄12/04 - Read a book set in winter
🎄12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
🎄12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
🎄12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
🎄12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover.
🎄12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
🎄12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
🎄12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book.
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A Court of Honey and Ash
🎄12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
🎄12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
🎄12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
🎄12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning!
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
🎄
The Freshman
🎄
In the Penalty Box
🎄12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
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Wicked Dreams
🎄12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
🎄12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
🎄12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
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Wicked Games
COMPLETED:
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🎄Advent Calendar Challenge 🎄 Completed: 14/24
December 1: Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
The Duke's Bride ⭐️⭐️
December 2: And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
BEARly Mated to the Grizzly ⭐️⭐️
December 3: Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
December 4: Its winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter
The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 5: But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
December 6: Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
Three Simple Rules ⭐️
December 7: Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
It's a Wonderful Fireman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 8: Read a book with snow on the cover.
Sisters in Love ⭐️
December 9: Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
Mistletoe Kisses ⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 10: Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
December 11: Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas themed book.
Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend ⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 12: The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
The Cowbear's Secret Christmas Baby ⭐️⭐️
December 13: Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14: Carolling is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
Deep ⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 15: Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
December 16: Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
Boss's Secret Baby for Christmas ⭐️⭐️
December 17: For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
December 18: Its time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the covermodel wearing a woollen sweater or beanie.
December 19: For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
Free Agent ⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 20: Kwanzaa is a week long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
Idol ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 21: Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
December 22: Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23: ..Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
December 24: Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
Worse Guy ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2021 ADVENT CALENDAR CHALLENGE - 1-31 DECEMBERCompleted 0/24
12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Eight Cozy Nights
12/02 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Bittersweet
12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
12/04 - Read a book set in winter
12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today
Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover.
12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book.
12/12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline.
12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there!
Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning!
Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
12/17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination
12/18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
12/20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
Delicious
12/24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present
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The RRRC Advent Calendar challenge1-31 December 2020
For each day of December leading up to Christmas, click on the dated spoilers in the next posts to access the RRRC Advent Calendar and see what 'task' has been set for you!
Some tasks involve reading but some are things for you to do at home, on GR, or with us. Books can be any length - there is no page minimum. 'Tis the season so books that fit the year-end festivities (Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa) are the aim but are not a rule.
Tasks can be accessed at any time although it would be great if you waited for each date.
Don't worry if you don't finish each task each day - you have the whole of December to finish your tasks.
Rules
* there is no minimum page requirement
* you have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
* starts on 1 December in your timezone
12/24
December 1
Hanukkah is underway! -> Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover
Moonlight, Menorahs and Mistletoe - Wendy Warren (HSE #2880 - Dec 2021) - Dec 17
December 2
And Christmas trees are going up -> Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
Deeper Than The Ocean - Julie Ann Walker (Limerence Pub - June 2021) - Dec 3
December 3
Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
Christmas at the Château - Rochelle Alers (HSE #2879 - Dec 2021) - Dec 10
December 4
It's winter in the northern hemisphere -> Read a book set in winter ❄️
Christmas Miracle at the Castle - Alison Roberts (HMED #1215 - Dec 2021) - Dec 11
December 5
But that's only for half the world! -> Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
That's Australia, New Zealand, southern parts of Asia (not the mainland) the Americas and Africa, and a lot of islands.
December 6
The December holiday period is celebrated differently all over the world -> Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
The Duke's Counterfeit Wife - Louise Allen (HH #2033 - Dec 2021) (England) - Dec 14
December 7
It's time to start making your travel plans. Get organised today (for real, or in your head 🤓)
Alt task -> Read a book centred on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
December 8
Has the first snow fallen? ->Read a book with snow on the cover.
What He Wants for Christmas - Brenda Jackson (HD #2839 - Dec 2021) - Dec 13
December 9
All the fun characters are getting out and about -> Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
December 10
Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations!
Alt task -> Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
December 11
Yup, Christmas is fast approaching! -> Read a Christmas-themed book.
December 12
The holiday season means games! especially for kids -> Read a book with kids in the storyline.
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone - Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte - Nov 2021) - Dec 9
December 13
Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! (Extra 'points' if you can annoy your work/family with them 🧝) (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
December 14
Carolling is very traditional in many countries -> Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
Colton 911: Forged in Fire - Linda Warren (HRS #2151 - Oct 2021) - Dec 3
December 15
Such a pretty time of year -> Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation)
The Most Eligible Cowboy - Melissa Senate (HSE #2857 - Sept 2021) (sunset) - Dec 18
December 16
Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! (Not a book task.)
Alt task -> Read a book with a present on the cover.
December 17
For many these holidays are religious -> Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
Amish Christmas Escape - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #929 - Dec 2021) - Dec 13
December 18
It's time to pull out those ugly sweaters -> Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
December 19
For some of us, our focus is on the surf and cooling down -> Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
Fake Engagement, Nashville Style - Jules Bennett (HD #2811 - July 2021) - Dec 4
December 20
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration starting on December 26 this year -> Read a book with a celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
December 21
Winter chill = snuggles and warm fires -> Read a book with a fire or homey-looking scene on the cover.
December 22
Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them.
Alt task -> Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
December 23
...Aaaand COOK! ->Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc) or with a family celebration.
Bidding on a Texan - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2828 - Oct 2021) (restaurant owner) - Nov 3
December 24
Have you been naughty or nice throughout the year? -> Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
The Sunshine Club - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Dec 2021) - Dec 23
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Lynne wrote: "I’m in!Advent Calendar Challenge
3 of 24 Completed!
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2021 ADVENT CALENDAR CHALLENGE - 1-31 DECEMBER12/01 - Read a book celebrating Hanukkah or with a candle on the cover.
12/02 - Read a book with a tree/s (any tree) on the cover.
12/03 - Start to deck out the house and yard for the holidays. (Not a reading task.) Alt task - Read a book with a house/apartment on the cover.
12/04 - Read a book set in winter.
12/05 - Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere.
12/06 - Read a book set in a different country to where you currently live.
12/07 - Its time to start making your travel plans. Get organized today. Alt task - Read a book centered on a holiday (any holiday) or MCs going on holiday.
12/08 - Read a book with snow on the cover.
12/09 - Read a book with reindeer, elves or Santa in the storyline (does not have to be an MC) or on the cover.
12/10 - Time to start planning your menu! Tell us some standard food types you would normally eat during your holiday celebrations! Alt task - Read a book with a Santa hat on the cover.
12/11 - Read a Christmas themed book.
12/12 - Read a book with kids in the storyline.
12/13 - Are the Shelf Elves in place? Get them out there! Alt task - Read a book with an elf or child on the cover.
12/14 - Read a book with an MC who sings, plays music or travels.
12/15 - Read a book with a pretty cover (your interpretation).
12/16 - Have you started buying your presents? If not, better get planning! Alt task - Read a book with a present on the cover.
12/17 - Read a book tagged 'religious' or a book where at least one MC travels to another destination.
12/18 - Read a book with the cover model wearing a woolen sweater or beanie.
12/19 - Read a book with red and yellow on the cover.
12/20 - Read a book with celebration in it, or a book with an artistic MC (eg music, art, performance ~ your interpretation).
12/21 - Read a book with a fire or homey looking scene on the cover.
12/22 - Send your loved ones a holiday card/letter/email to let them know you are thinking of them. Alt task - Read a book with cover models embracing, hugging, kissing or holding hands.
12/23 - Read a book where food is a focus (chef, restaurant owner etc.) or with a family celebration.
12/24 - Read a book by your favorite author or one that was given to you as a present.
I’m done! Thanks for the fun Challenge!!Advent Calendar Challenge
24 of 24 Completed!
Details at post #18
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Lynne wrote: "I’m done! Thanks for the fun Challenge!!Advent Calendar Challenge
24 of 24 Completed!
Details at post #18
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[bookcover:All I ..."Congrats Lynne!!
Finished, see message 28!Thanks for a fun challenge, Jane! :)
Rissa wrote: "Finished, see message 28!Thanks for a fun challenge, Jane! :)"
Congrats Rissa!!
Finished, post 36.I loved this challenge! Thanks for hosting it Jane!
Susan A wrote: "Finished, post 36.I loved this challenge! Thanks for hosting it Jane!"
Thanks Susan! Congrats on finishing!
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1-31 December 2020
For each day of December leading up to Christmas, click on the dated spoilers in the next posts to access the RRRC Advent Calendar and see what 'task' has been set for you!
(Unfortunately GR has blocked my link to the Advent calender used last year, so this is a lot more manual 😥)
Some tasks involve reading but some are things for you to do at home, on GR or with us. Books can be any length - there is no page minimum. 'Tis the season' so books that fit the year end festivities (Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa) are the aim, but are not a rule.
Tasks can be accessed at any time although it would be great if you waited for each date.
Don't worry if you don't finish each task each day - you have the whole of December to finish your tasks.
Rules
* there is no minimum page requirement
* you have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
* starts on 1 December in your timezone