NaNoWriMo completed!

And on the last day of the month, I breathe a sigh of relief because I finished.

I normally finish with a few days left of the month to spare, but this year was harder.

The story is not complete.

 I tried something new this year - an adult Christmas Romance.

I'm hoping to make it read like a Hallmark movie.

And yes, it does need a lot of work.

I debated about writing something new this year, but in the end, I decided (also at the last minute) that I wanted to write something fun.

Did anyone else participate this year?

How did it go?

Holiday Book Review: Christmas Camp

Finding the Christmas Spirit in Christmas Camp. 

I reviewed this one for Fresh Fiction. Check it out.

Isn't the cover amazing?

This book is from the writer of the Netflix movie A Christmas Prince 

Picture Book Review: Goodbye Book

A goldfish lost his companion fish and shares his grief.  

Todd Parr does it again. He shares all about different kinds of grief - and how there's not just one way to grieve. It's sweet and touching and just a little bit sad. A great way to introduce death to kids. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Friendship Books

This week's topic is all about friendships. I love a good friendship story. Here are my favorites that I've read this year. I love how a strong friendship can change everything!

- meme from That Artsy Reader Girl

Graphic Novel Review: Check Please

Helloooo, Internet Land. Bitty here!

Y’all... I might not be ready for this. I may be a former junior figure skating champion, vlogger extraordinaire, and very talented amateur pâtissier, but being a freshman on the Samwell University hockey team is a whole new challenge. It’s nothing like co-ed club hockey back in Georgia! First of all? There’s checking. And then, there is Jack—our very attractive but moody captain. (Summary from the publisher)

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I'd been hearing about it for AGES and I'm so glad I got the chance to read it. Here's what I liked about it:
Pies
Hockey
Friendships
College
Vlog
Embarrassing Parents 
Bitty
Jack
And that ending!

I want more immediately!


Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: My Library

Holiday Gift Ideas: Adult Books

Here are some of my favorites that I read this year that would make GREAT holiday gifts!

Fiction:

Romance:

Fantasy:

Historical:

Mystery/Thriller:

Nonfiction:

Christmas Books: