Books, Fiction

A Christmas Revelation by Anne Perry

Set in Victorian London, this mild mystery is a sweet story about the meaning of Christmas spirit and never giving up. It's incredibly short and easy to read. Perfect for even the busiest readers this holiday season.

Blog + Dog, Style

Christmas Tree Hunting

Christmas Tree Hunting is a family tradition. I've done it almost every year of my existence. Beau has come with every year she has been with us! This year we even matched all our outfits!

Books, Fiction

One Day in December by Josie Silver

One Day in December was a surprise. It has the happy ending you want in a winter/Christmas novel, but it was complicated the way life and feelings and friendship are. Josie Silver didn’t simplify it. It's the must read book of holiday season. Picked by Book of the Month and by Reese Witherspoon for her book club.

Books, Reading Lists

Christmas Reading List

I've decided to read too many books this month. I'm going to try and make it through eleven books by Christmas Day. We shall see if I can do it. All novels. All Christmas themed.

Books, Fiction

Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber

Alaskan Holiday is a really good example of what I don’t like in a book. Sappy romance, a pretend strong female character, bad grammar, terrible plot, and over all not put together well. Upside: there is a dog.

Books, NonFiction

Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking isn’t an anti-social genius. He’s brilliant, no doubt. He’s also witty, sarcastic, charming, and completely relatable in his book Brief Answers for the Big Questions, published posthumously.Â