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Books Read in December 2019



One Christmas Star -Mandy Baggot (started in Nov., finished in Dec.)


I love Mandy Baggot's Christmas novels. I read 3 total last month and I think one or two last year and she has one more Christmas book that I haven't ready yet. I loved this book and I highly recommend if you love reading Christmas themed novels. I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.

Seven Days of Us -Francesca Hornak


I had really high expectations for this book but it fell really flat for me. I wish I had enjoyed it more. I rated it 2 stars.

We Met In December -Rosie Curtis


I loved this book so much. The characters, the storyline, the setting: I just loved it all. This my second favorite book that I read in December. I rated it 4 stars.

'Tis The Season -Lorna Landvik (re-read):


This novel is written through e-mails and letters (I love books with this type of format). I really enjoy re-reading this novel. I read it in one day. I rated it 3 stars.

One Christmas Kiss In Notting Hill -Mandy Baggot


Another great Christmas novel from Mandy Baggot that I highly recommend. I love the characters she creates in her books and the storylines as well. I rated this book 4 stars.

One Christmas In Paris -Mandy Baggot


I loved this book so much. It was my favorite book that I read in December and one of my top 6 favorite books I read in 2019. I rated this book 5 stars.

What did you all read in December? What was your favorite book this month? What was your favorite book that you read in 2019?

Comments

  1. MichaelJanuary 14, 2020 at 8:34 AM

    I read Let It Snow and The Christmas Wish in December and really liked them both.

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:20 AM

      I read Let It Snow the year it came out and I loved it. I'm glad you enjoyed those two books. Thank you for commenting! :)

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  2. Tina TBR EtcJanuary 14, 2020 at 9:41 AM

    You did such a great job sticking to your Christmas reading! I read One Day in December. It was cute, but not as Christmassy as I thought it would be!

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:21 AM

      Thank you so much. I just finished two more Christmas books this month and have two more left to read. Yes, I thought it would be more Christmassy too but I still really loved it. Thank you for the comment.

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  3. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeJanuary 14, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    the cover for the seven days of us book has always caught my eye but then i read the synopsis and it doesn't sound like my jam. so i'm glad i skipped it based on your review.

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:22 AM

      Yes, I kind of speed-read through a bunch of it because I was getting tired of reading it. I just wanted to say I love your blog. (I need to start commenting more.) Thank you for the comment and stopping by my blog! :)

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  4. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephJanuary 14, 2020 at 2:50 PM

    I've liked a lot of Lorna Landviks - it's been a while since I've read one!

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 15, 2020 at 8:03 AM

      This is the only novel I've read of hers. Are any of her other novels written in letter/e-mail format? Thank you for the comment.

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  5. lil desiquaJanuary 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

    Sorry to hear that you didn't love them all. The Seven Days and One Day in December are both on my TBR, but I won't read them until next year because I prefer to read books in the title month if it is available!

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 15, 2020 at 8:02 AM

      I hope you enjoy those books. Thank you for the comment.

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  6. NY Foodie FamilyJanuary 14, 2020 at 5:57 PM

    I read holiday books in December and have to add a bunch of these to my to read list for next year! I just added One Christmas Star and One Christmas in Paris to my list. I read Seven Days of Us a year or two ago and enjoyed it.

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  7. Jana @ Jana SaysJanuary 14, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    I don't do holiday-themed books but I always enjoy their covers.

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  8. Shooting Stars MagJanuary 15, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    I love holiday-themed reads. It sounds like you found some good ones.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 16, 2020 at 10:10 AM

      Yes, I love them too. A lot of the author's I read come out with new Christmas themed books every year and I always get so excited. Thank you for the comment! :)

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  9. BeckiJanuary 17, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    Lots of Christmas books! I'll have a full TBR list for next fall if I'm not careful ;)

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    1. Living Life With JoyJanuary 18, 2020 at 11:37 AM

      Go ahead and have a full TBR for next Fall! :) Thank you for your comment.

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