I'm glad you liked it. I hope I do, too :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lydia!

I listened to A CHRISTMAS CAROL the other day. It's always fun to revisit the story. I hope you get to it. I haven't read the Willis book. I might have to check it out.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Nicole!

Good idea! The only novella I've read this year is A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I should definitely check out the ones you mentioned. Thanks for the recs.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carol!

THE MONSTERS WE DEFY sounds so unique and compelling. I'm excited for it. THE FINAL GAMBIT will also be a fun one, I'm sure. I hope we both enjoy it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leslie!

I've been reading a lot of middle grade books in the last couple months in preparation for judging book awards. That definitely helps boost my reading stats! I don't know if I'm going to make it to 200, but I'm going to give it my best shot. I hope you reach yours as well.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenitng, Cindy!

Susan, yes, all we can do is try!!

I've heard only good things about the Dykes book, so I'm really excited to read it. Hopefully, I'll get to it in the next couple weeks. We'll see. I really liked THE LINES BETWEEN US by Amy Lynn Green so I'm excited to read her others as well.

Next year, I'm going to be much more organized for Christmas, I swear!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanne!

Doesn't it? It definitely sounds unique and intriguing.

Thanks for popping by, Diana!

I got most of my Christmas cards sent out today, so I'm feeling a *little* more together. LOL.

It does seem like most people liked ONCE UPON A WARDROBE. I didn't super love the last book I read by the author, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll like this one.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carla!

Thank you! I need them :) I've still got 16 books to read and exactly that many days left in the year. A book a day. Hmmm...

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Wendy!

I'm just about finished with the Jewell book. It's compelling enough that I haven't DNF'd it yet, but I'm also not loving it. The characters aren't very likable, it's overly long and fairly predictable, and it's also just super depressing. I don't know that I'll read another by this author. What's your favorite by her?

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Terrie!

Like I said above, I'm not loving the Jewell book for a number of reasons. I don't know if I'll read her again. I'm going to pick up DEATH AL DENTE from the library tomorrow. It just sounds fun. I've had a copy of ONCE UPON A WARDROBE for awhile now, but I just haven't gotten around to reading it. Soon, I hope. I'm glad it handles the terminal illness well. That would definitely be difficult to read about for someone in your situation.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Katherine!

Me too. It's looking a little unlikely, but who knows? Maybe I'll surprise myself :)

Thanks for popping in, Yvonne!

I'm so glad you'll have your sons at home for Christmas. That's wonderful! Nothing better.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Marianne!

HOW TO FAKE AN IRISH WAKE is an okay read. It's entertaining, even if it's a bit ridiculous.

I always love planning my reading and challenges for the upcoming year as well. So much possibility!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cath!

It's pretty fun. I enjoyed the first book, but got quite annoyed with the second. I'm hoping the final book is as good as the first.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Louise!

I'm really hoping I get to both of these books before the end of the year, but I don't know if it will happen or not. Soon, though!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Danielle!

It does sound good and I hope I can get to it soon. Narnia is the best!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lissa!

It was hyped up a lot when it first came out, but you're right, I haven't seen much about it lately. I still want to read it, though. Hopefully, it's good :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lisa!

HOW TO FAKE AN IRISH WAKE was okay. THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED was compelling, but I didn't love it. I really liked WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME. I haven't read THINGS WE DIDN'T SAY yet, but I predict I'm going to love it!

Thanks for popping in, Hannah!

Oh, good! THE MONSTERS WE DEFY sounds unique and fun. I'm excited for it.

A stress-free Christmas sounds perfect. I'm a lot more prepared now that I've finished my Christmas cards, bought presents, and gotten things organized. It should be a fun time spend with family and friends.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leah!

Right? I thought I was all done with gift buying and then I realized...oh yeah, my parents! Oops. I'm sure I'll realize more things I've forgotten throughout this week. I'm NEVER totally prepared. LOL.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanna!

I've heard nothing but good things about ALL THE LOST PLACES, so I'm excited for it. I have a copy on my shelves - I just need to make the time to actually read it! Hopefully I'll get to it before the new year, but who knows?

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lark!

I really liked WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME. I zoomed through it in a day because it was so compelling. It gets a little predictable, but still, I enjoyed it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Emily!

It's pretty fun! I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Kami!

I didn't end up loving THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED. What's your favorite Jewell book? I might be willing to try another by her...

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Greg!