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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
We've made it to the final month of the year! What are your reading plans for December?


message 2: by Jan (last edited Dec 31, 2024 04:02AM) (new)

Jan | 185 comments Happy December!

Finished:
Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin First Class Teaching 10 Lessons You Don't Learn in College by Michelle Emerson Esther's Gift A Mitford Christmas Story by Jan Karon Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers, #1) by Karina Yan Glaser Women of the Word How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Lies I Taught in Medical School How Conventional Medicine Is Making You Sicker and What You Can Do to Save Your Own Life by Robert Lufkin The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1) by Barbara Robinson Being Elisabeth Elliot The Authorized Biography Elisabeth’s Later Years by Ellen Vaughn The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys Zondervan NASB Study Bible by Anonymous

Christmas With the Queen (secular, some language)

Currently Reading or Listening To:
The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers, #2) by Karina Yan Glaser


message 3: by Karen (last edited Dec 31, 2024 08:42PM) (new)

Karen | 1310 comments My focus this month is completing the following challenges for this year: Randomized United States, Tumbling Titles and Listopia Reading Lists. I also hope to complete a few more of our annual reading challenges - especially Completed Series, Classics, ABC/123, Make a STATEment and 20th Century by Decade.

Finishing Bible Studies & Advent Devotionals:
The Chosen Presents A Blended Harmony of the Gospels by Steve Laube 40 Lives in 40 Days Experiencing God’s Grace Through the Bible’s Most Compelling Characters (A 40-Day Devotional) by John F. MacArthur Jr.


Currently Reading:
Stranded (Alaskan Courage, #3) by Dani Pettrey


Monthly challenges:
Shock Wave (Stormswept, #1) by Dana Mentink Beyond Justice (Hidden Justice, #1) by Cara C. Putman In Her Sights (Pink Pistol Sisterhood, #1) by Karen Witemeyer Indecent Exposure (Father Hardy Alaska Mystery, #1) by Jonathan Thomas Stratman Silenced (Alaskan Courage, #4) by Dani Pettrey Sabotaged (Alaskan Courage, #5) by Dani Pettrey


Challenges to finish:
Explosive Reunion LaMar County Justice Book 3 by Dana R. Lynn Embattled Hearts (Christian Historical Romance Novellas) by Pegg Thomas Escaping With You A Wright Heroes of Maine Prequel (The Wright Heroes of Maine) by Robin Patchen Always Kiss Me Goodbye by Renee Riva Avalanche (Peril in the Park, #1) by Gayla K. Hiss Explosive Trail (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit, #3) by Terri Reed Love Is Monumental (A Walk in the Park, #2) by Annalisa Daughety Hunted in the Wilderness (Love Inspired Suspense) by Kellie VanHorn Cold Shot (Chesapeake Valor, #1) by Dani Pettrey Mountain of Peril (Faith in the Parks #1) by J. Carol Nemeth Canyon of Death (Faith in the Parks #2) by J. Carol Nemeth Deep Cover (Undercover Cops #1) by Sandra Orchard Shadows of the Past (Logan Point #1) by Patricia Bradley Home Before Dark (Carolina Moon #1) by Christy Barritt Running for Cover (Heroes for Hire, #1) by Shirlee McCoy An Eye for an Eye (Heroes of Quantico, #2) by Irene Hannon Trapped in Yosemite by Dana Mentink You Can't Hurry Love (Destination Wedding #1.5) by Beth K. Vogt You Made Me Love You (Wish You Were Here #1.5) by Beth K. Vogt The Engagement Plot by Krista Phillips Imperfect Justice (Hidden Justice #2) by Cara C. Putman Kristian's War (The Searchers Series, #1) by Peter Wisan The Waves (Love In Chaos #1) by Amy Matayo When the Smoke Clears (Deadly Reunions, #1) by Lynette Eason When a Heart Stops by Lynette Eason When a Secret Kills (Deadly Reunions, #3) by Lynette Eason A Promise Kept (Buckeye Promises #3) by Cara C. Putman A Promise Born (Buckeye Promises #2) by Cara C. Putman A Promise Forged (Buckeye Promises #1) by Cara C. Putman Canteen Dreams (Nebraska Brides #1) by Cara C. Putman Sandhill Dreams (Nebraska Brides #2) by Cara C. Putman Captive Dreams (Nebraska Brides #3) by Cara C. Putman The Engagement Cover (Christmas in Garland Collection #2) by A.M. Heath


Hope to read:
Christmas in Kentucky A Christian Christmas Romance (A Very Merry State of Love) by Kayla Lowe Christmas in Tennessee A Christian Christmas Romance (A Very Merry State of Love) by Kayla Lowe Christmas in Maine A Christian Christmas Romance (A Very Merry State of Love) by Kayla Lowe Rescue Agent for Josette (Wild Animal Protection Agency #4) by Jenna Brandt The Christmas Star by Ace Collins Love Letters from Cowboy (Hometown Sweethearts #2) by Lacy Williams Christmas in Florida A Christian Christmas Romance (A Very Merry State of Love) by Kayla Lowe Nellie (Apron Strings #2) by Amy Walsh Framed for Murder (Love Inspired Suspense) by Mary Alford Hidden in the Wall (Reunion Revelations #1) by Valerie Hansen One Wrong Move (Jeopardy Falls, #1) by Dani Pettrey


FINISHED:
Who Was A.A. Milne? by Sarah Fabiny An Angel's Story The First Christmas from Heaven's View by Max Lucado Threadbare A Short Story by Bethany A. Jennings Fiona the Hippo (A Fiona the Hippo Book) by Richard Cowdrey Fiona's Train Ride Level 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book) by Zondervan The Mitford Snowmen by Jan Karon Thank You, Sarah The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving by Laurie Halse Anderson Sarah Gives Thanks How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday by Mike Allegra An Ever After Summer (A Bride for All Seasons) by Debra Clopton Everything (What Came After, #1) by Bethany Willcock Esther A Modern Tale of Love and Integrity (Women of the Bible Fiction) by Kayla Lowe The Festive Bride (The 12 Brides of Christmas, #9) by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer Southern Fried Christmas A Bayous Meets the Mountains Novella by Marian P. Merritt The Lumberjack's Bride (Mississippi Piney Woods) by Pam Hillman Engaging the Competition (Teaville Moral Society, #0.5) by Melissa Jagears The Nativity Bride (The 12 Brides of Christmas, #7) by Miralee Ferrell The Gift-Wrapped Bride (The 12 Brides of Christmas # 4) by Maureen Lang The Yuletide Bride (The 12 Brides of Christmas #5) by Michelle Ule An Endless Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh Kate's Choice What Love Can Do ; Gwen's Adventure in the Snow Three Fire-Side Stories to Warm the Heart by Louisa May Alcott A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson Tigger Comes to the Forest (Dutton Easy Reader) by Stephen Krensky Deadly Yellowstone Secrets by Kari Trumbo Edge of Eternity by Shiree Walker Dragon Lyric A Short Story by Bethany A. Jennings One Hour by Cynthia Hickey An Eventful Thanksgiving by Isabella MacDonald Alden The Yes at Yuletide Glover Family Saga & Christian Romance (Shiloh Ridge Ranch in Three Rivers Romance™ Book 11) by Liz Isaacson Nobody Ever Observes (What Came After, #2) by Bethany Willcock When All is Eliminated (What Came After, #3) by Bethany Willcock Celebrating Christmas with Jesus An Advent Devotional by Max Lucado Ice Lake (Katy Russell Mystery, #1) by Jackie Zack Recipe for a Husband by Anne Greene Framed For Murder (The Scorpion Team #1) by Mary Alford Lost Legacy (Treasure Seekers #1) by Dana Mentink Rocky Mountain Pursuit (Love Inspired Suspense) by Mary Alford Encountering Christlikeness Devotional Portraits of Christ-Like Behavior (Encounters in Scripture) by Brad Simon The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco Encountering the Master Carpenter Discover how the Carpenter from Nazareth still builds the Faith of those who follow Him. by Brad Simon Christmas Bells are Ringing (Love at Christmas Inn, Book 1) by Tanya Stowe Queen of Hearts by Heather Day Gilbert The Wonder of Advent Devotional Experiencing the Love and Glory of the Christmas Season by Chris Tiegreen Has the Tribulation Begun? Avoiding Confusion and Redeeming the Time in These Last Days by Amir Tsarfati Has the Tribulation Begun? Study Guide Avoiding Confusion and Redeeming the Time in These Last Days by Amir Tsarfati On Desolate Heights, Balaam's Story by Naomi Craig


message 4: by Katrina (last edited Dec 30, 2024 06:40PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments My December plans and beyond:

Finished:
Breaker's Reef (Cape Refuge, #4) by Terri Blackstock The Hidden Gift by Annette K. Larsen Wonders of the Winter Gift by Robyn Sarty The Cloverton Charade (The Houses of Yorkshire, #3) by Sarah E. Ladd Over the Edge by Irene Hannon The Carols of Christmas Daily Advent Devotions on Classic Christmas Carols (28-Day Devotional for Christmas and Advent) (The Devotional Hymn Series) by Alan Vermilye A Season of Change (The Amish Inn Novels) by Beth Wiseman
The Nutcracker A Young Reader’s Edition of the Holiday Classic by Daniel Walden Christmas Ideals 2024 (Ideals Christmas) by Melinda Lee Rathjen Call Me Mrs. Miracle (Angelic Intervention #8) by Debbie Macomber

Finishing Soon:
Loyally, Luke by Pepper Basham Dawn at Emberwilde (Treasures of Surrey, #2) by Sarah E. Ladd All is Mary and Bright (Belles of Christmas Frost Fair #2) by Kasey Stockton Driftwood Bay (Hope Harbor, #5) by Irene Hannon After a Fashion (A Class of Their Own, #1) by Jen Turano


Currently Reading:
Come Back to Me (Waters of Time, 1) by Jody Hedlund Resistance (Ilyon Chronicles, #1) by Jaye L. Knight Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky Between the Wild Branches (The Covenant House, #2) by Connilyn Cossette The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon The Living Page Keeping Notebooks With Charlotte Mason by Laurie Bestvater The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan Don't Take Any Wooden Nickels (Volume 2) (The Million Dollar Mysteries) by Mindy Starns Clark Shelter of the Most High (Cities of Refuge, #2) by Connilyn Cossette Friends and Foes (The Jonquil Brothers, #1) by Sarah M. Eden Across the Ages (Timeless, #4) by Gabrielle Meyer Secrets at Cedar Cabin (Lavender Tides #3) by Colleen Coble A Child's Christmas Wish (Love Inspired Historical) by Erica Vetsch The Enchanted Frost by Camille Peters Until Vienna (Romance on the Orient Express, #3) by Heather B. Moore Christmas in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell Snowed In at the Castle (Snowed In for Christmas #1) by Lucy McConnell The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz

Up next:
The Farm Stand (Amish Marketplace #2) by Amy Clipston Anna's Crossing (Amish Beginnings #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher These Tangled Threads A Novel of Biltmore by Sarah Loudin Thomas Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham A Waltz with Traitors by A.L. Sowards If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After, #2) by Karen Witemeyer


message 5: by MissyTexas (last edited Dec 01, 2024 04:31PM) (new)

MissyTexas | 248 comments Challenges. Challenges. Challenges.

Finishing Well, finish a series or challenge
Before We Forget Kindness, secular read, completed 12/01/24

Genre match, novella
Before We Forget Kindness, secular read, completed 12/01/24

Christmas Reads
Bunch but hope to read
Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin


message 7: by Michelle (last edited Dec 29, 2024 11:36AM) (new)

Michelle | 622 comments I am currently reading:
Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After, #3) by Karen Witemeyer

I plan to read:
Dangerous Illusions (Code of Honor, #1) by Irene Hannon

Finished:
Holiday Homecoming Secrets by Lynette Eason Memory Lane (Sons of Scandal, #1) by Becky Wade The Number of Love (The Codebreakers, #1) by Roseanna M. White Silent Night Suspect (Love Inspired Suspense) by Sharee Stover Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White Christmas Roses by Lenora Worth GM - some language
A Castle for Christmas (The Back Inn Time #4) by Stephenia H. McGee The Hope of Christmas Past by Stephenia H. McGee Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller An Irish Christmas by Melody Carlson We Three Kings A Romance Christmas Collection by Crystal Caudill God's Blessings of Christmas Devotions and Bible Verses Celebrating the Savior's Birth by Billy Graham Engaging the Competition (Teaville Moral Society, #0.5) by Melissa Jagears My True Love Gave to Me by Karen Witemeyer Evermore (The Lost Princesses, #1) by Jody Hedlund


message 8: by Reagan (new)

Reagan Happy Holidays!

Currently Reading: One Wrong Move (Jeopardy Falls #1) by Dani Pettrey

To - Read: Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano Waiting for Morning (Forever Faithful, #1) by Karen Kingsbury The Doctor's Lady by Jody Hedlund A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer The Reluctant Rival Leah's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible) by Mesu Andrews


message 9: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments I'm listening to The Great Hippopotamus Hotel (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #25) by Alexander McCall Smith . Just started reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett / Hoping to start r listening to A Most English Princess A Novel of Queen Victoria's Daughter by Clare McHugh . Might start reading Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham . We'll see what happens.


message 10: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 479 comments Christmas reads and trying to finish up a few left over November books.


message 11: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments December hopefuls:

Evergreen Love An Amish Christmas Wedding Story by Amy Clipston (Genre); A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson , In Places Hidden (Golden Gate Secrets, #1) by Tracie Peterson , A Borrowed Dream (Cimarron Creek Trilogy, #2) by Amanda Cabot , In the Shadow of Denali (The Heart of Alaska, #1) by Tracie Peterson , Shadows of the White City (The Windy City Saga, #2) by Jocelyn Green , Hidden Gem

The Demon of Unrest A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson (GM)


message 12: by Chantel (last edited Dec 02, 2024 02:32PM) (new)

Chantel (channylee07) | 396 comments I'm Currently Reading:
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (GM) and
Milk and Honey A Devotional Journey Through Scripture to Savor God's Goodness by Cambria Joy Dam-Mikkelsen I'm reading a chapter a day of this one and I'm loving this devotional!

My December TBR:
A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh

I have more Christmas books I would like to get to this month for the Christmas Challenge and for the holiday season. So I'm pretty excited! I hope everyone had an awesome holiday!


message 13: by Megan (last edited Dec 28, 2024 06:18PM) (new)

Megan | 181 comments Finished: The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck Echoes Among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright Across the Ages (Timeless, #4) by Gabrielle Meyer

Currently Reading: The Lost Castle (The Lost Castle, #1) by Kristy Cambron The Wedding Shop A Sweet Romance by Rachel Hauck The Wedding Dress Christmas (The Wedding Collection) by Rachel Hauck

Up Next/Hopefuls: The Cake List (The List Books Book 1) by Dianne J. Wilson A Place at Our Table (Amish Homestead #1) by Amy Clipston

Decided to wait on Christy by Catherine Marshall to read next year.


message 14: by Storm Bay (last edited Dec 08, 2024 11:38AM) (new)

Storm Bay (stormbay) | 18 comments I'm reading a classic I hadn't realized was Christian (it's a conversion story, but you'd never guess it from the beginning but no sex or violence), The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge The Scent of Water


message 15: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (gr-nancy-a) | 308 comments I am reading The Snowbirds by Annie Jones c2001.
Publisher: Multnomah Setting: small town Alabama


message 16: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
In December I read:

A Stolen Kiss (The Heart of the Amish, #7) by Mindy Steele Two Reasons to Run (Pelican Harbor #2) by Colleen Coble An Awestruck Christmas Medley (Rhythms of Redemption Romances, #1.5) by Emily Conrad Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin Once Upon a Christmas A friends to more Christian historical romance novelette (Wyoming Sunrise) by Penny Zeller All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee Baby Girl Jones by Cortney Donelson The Unfinished Gift by Dan Walsh Cornered by Lynette Eason Nothing Gold Can Stay (Secrets From Grandma’s Attic Book 18) by Becky Melby Unforgotten by Shelley Shepard Gray In the Shadow of Denali (The Heart of Alaska, #1) by Tracie Peterson Mist O'er the Voyageur (The Voyageurs) by Naomi Dawn Musch

General Market
Artifice by Sharon Cameron Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Mistletoe Mystery (Molly the Maid, #2.5) by Nita Prose The Life We Bury (Joe Talbert, #1; Detective Max Rupert, #1) by Allen Eskens The Other Sister by Jessica R. Patch


message 17: by Chantel (new)

Chantel (channylee07) | 396 comments 📚💚December Reads💚📚

A Royal Christmas by Melody Carlson The Christmas Catch by Toni Shiloh Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh

General Market :
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Holiday Cottage by Sarah Morgan The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark


message 20: by Reagan (new)

Reagan I read in December Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano Waiting for Morning (Forever Faithful, #1) by Karen Kingsbury A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer


message 21: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments December Reads:

A Soldier's Ruse by Heidi Chiavaroli , Wreathed in Joy by Kathleen Fuller , Evergreen Love An Amish Christmas Wedding Story by Amy Clipston , Holiday of Hope An Amish Christmas Wedding Story by Kelly Irvin , A Christmas Prayer An Amish Christmas Wedding Story by Vannetta Chapman .

GM read - The Demon of Unrest A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson


message 22: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments My December reads:

Kindle:
The Prodigal (The Crimson Legacy Book 1) by Susan May Warren The Lawman Returns (Wrangler's Corner #1) by Lynette Eason The Sparrow (The Crimson Legacy Book 2) by Susan May Warren Jack (The Minnesota Kingstons #1) by Susan May Warren Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock The Partisan (The Crimson Legacy Book 3) by Susan May Warren So Into You by Kathleen Fuller

Audiobooks:
Enchanting the Heiress (Hearts on the Heath, #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz Rocky Road (Sons of Scandal, #2) by Becky Wade

Paperback:
Formula of Deception by Carrie Stuart Parks


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