My takeaway is I want to do a puzzle and listen to Christmas audiobooks in the wee hours of the morning. Despite how hard this challenge was, it delivered on the cozy holiday vibes. 🎄
Hey Lottie! I just finished the most wonderful crime of the year. It was a five stars. It was such an underrated book. I didn’t think I would like it. Anyway, I’m glad you liked it. 🎄🎄🎄
I think The Hotel Bookclub is definitely a "right book right time " kind of book. I turned 40 this year and have my "midlife" crisis. Questioning if this is all life is and such. These women were also 39-40 going through changes in life and it was great for me. I think if Hattie would have been the MAIN character with more story like it would have helped with the younger readers for sure.
I am very impressed by your dedication to Bookmas!! This was oddly relaxing to watch, especially that puzzle finish. Wish you had found more you like - Holiday Romance was my favorite last year so I hope you give that one a chance! Agree romance on audio can be a bit ick 😂🎄
I’m so impressed. I think I would have fallen asleep at least 8 times! I have the hardest time staying awake while reading! I maybe make it 20-30 min and then my body is like oooo nap time!
@@gemsngiftsusa2281 I listen to either spotify or the background sounds through iPhone! you can follow this tutorial if you have an iphone it's super easy and free! ua-cam.com/video/lQBUEMM390A/v-deo.html
🎄I'm a recent subbie and I love the vibe of your videos. Hey can you tell me when you are showing on screen the words advancing on your kindle, what is that? Is that audible paired with kindle? Also, when you have your earphones or earbuds in, is it music, or always the book being read to you? I'm just trying to get a reading routine going - would love a video about fitting reading into daily life. Thanks!
Definitely read the Catherine Walsh Christmas novels. They have been some of my favorites this year. I read Small Things Like These every year at Christmas time.
I agree about the Catherine Walsh Christmas novels. I read both in the series and they were wonderful. #1 Holiday Romance #2 Snowed In and I would say I was glad I read them in order because book 2 made more sense that way.
I totally agree about The Christmas Tree Farm, it is quite mind numbing and I kinda felt nothing for the story and the characters too 😬😂 Loved your criticisms of it, haha made me chuckle. Hoping you can push yourself to DNF more in 2025, for books like this haha! And I didn’t even catch the reference to Lover, what kind of Swiftie even am I… Really want to read The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year and The Book Club Hotel! Also just loving the cozy Christmas vibes in this video and the puzzle ❤️🎄
@@LottieSmalley true true but i think finding a new book series that you can fall in love with and disappear into is just superior!! i just started serpent and the wings of night and i reeeeally hope it's gonna be it for me!😩
I really enjoyed The Dream Harbor series. Yes, they were cutesy and lacked intriguing plot but, they were cute. A fun little set to read during holiday down time.
I just finished The Christmas Tree Farm yesterday too and this was by far my least favorite. At least I just purchase them on kindle cuz they’re only 5 dollars, but I found the characters love story so boring and the dialogue was so cringe. I’m listening to The Most Wonderful Crime of Year and been loving it so far I feel like everyone is reading it right now it’s well worth the hype. And I want to read Cruel Winter With You because I’ve heard that’s the only one that’s decent. Good job staying up the full 24 hours!
Love your videos and are you going to do a video talking about your favorite books of 2024 or end of the year book tag. You should read LoveLight Farms by B.K. Borison
I tried reading Christmas books for December and was pretty underwhelmed by them…maybe not my jam! 😉 I started with the same book you did…found the fmc pretty unlikable !
I found all three of the Dream Harbor series books to be pretty bad and I DFD’d the last and worst one, Christmas Tree Farm. They sound cute, but there’s no substance. If you’re interested in a literary fiction Christmas book that is truly excellent, try Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2021).
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❤❤ I've been LOVING booktube lately. Love reading marathons.
@@dani_vonne yay!!! me too 🫶
My takeaway is I want to do a puzzle and listen to Christmas audiobooks in the wee hours of the morning. Despite how hard this challenge was, it delivered on the cozy holiday vibes. 🎄
@@malloriemoreno4263 omg I’m sooo glad to hear that 🫶🥰 thank you!
I also agree cruel winter with u was the best one. Only Santa’s in the building was a close second though
I can't imagine staying up 24 hours and reading Christmas books! You did amazing.
@@gidgetgrlreading9603 thank you so much!! 😮💨
Hey Lottie! I just finished the most wonderful crime of the year. It was a five stars. It was such an underrated book. I didn’t think I would like it. Anyway, I’m glad you liked it.
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@owenlovesbooks it was excellent!! 🥰🎄
I think The Hotel Bookclub is definitely a "right book right time " kind of book. I turned 40 this year and have my "midlife" crisis. Questioning if this is all life is and such. These women were also 39-40 going through changes in life and it was great for me. I think if Hattie would have been the MAIN character with more story like it would have helped with the younger readers for sure.
I am very impressed by your dedication to Bookmas!! This was oddly relaxing to watch, especially that puzzle finish. Wish you had found more you like - Holiday Romance was my favorite last year so I hope you give that one a chance! Agree romance on audio can be a bit ick 😂🎄
thank you so much Jenni!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed 🫶 I'm really hoping to get to holiday romance!
I’m so impressed. I think I would have fallen asleep at least 8 times! I have the hardest time staying awake while reading! I maybe make it 20-30 min and then my body is like oooo nap time!
I love your videos. When you put your headset on, are you listening to any music/jazz or for the noise canceling? 🩷
@@thaliafernandez1378 usually brown noise or jazz for reading!! 🥰
@@LottieSmalley What do you listen to for brown noise? I wasn't familiar with it until you mentioned it.
@@gemsngiftsusa2281 I listen to either spotify or the background sounds through iPhone! you can follow this tutorial if you have an iphone it's super easy and free! ua-cam.com/video/lQBUEMM390A/v-deo.html
@@LottieSmalley thank you!
🎄loved this video! The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year was great, loved it!!
thank you jacqueline! yesss soo good!
🎄I'm a recent subbie and I love the vibe of your videos. Hey can you tell me when you are showing on screen the words advancing on your kindle, what is that? Is that audible paired with kindle? Also, when you have your earphones or earbuds in, is it music, or always the book being read to you? I'm just trying to get a reading routine going - would love a video about fitting reading into daily life. Thanks!
christmas tree farm sounds like such a nightmare LMAOOOOO the lover lyrics are sending me
@@AbbyAsselin send HELLLPP hahahaha
I think an interesting video would be your top audiobook format recommendations! (I.e. you enjoyed audio version more than written) :D
Definitely read the Catherine Walsh Christmas novels. They have been some of my favorites this year. I read Small Things Like These every year at Christmas time.
I agree about the Catherine Walsh Christmas novels. I read both in the series and they were wonderful. #1 Holiday Romance #2 Snowed In and I would say I was glad I read them in order because book 2 made more sense that way.
yes I'm dying to get to those! and reading small things like these now :)
@@gemsngiftsusa2281 okay good to know!! thank you!
Just started watching your channel but I love it here 🎄
@@TheElyseMorgan aw omg yay welcome!!!
I recently finished the most wonderful crime of the year. I enjoyed the mix of romance and mystery and gave it four stars! Love your videos! 💛🎄
@@Lindseysbooknook same!!! definitely stood out from the rest of the trending holiday reads this year 🥰
🎄 i just read cross-country christmas as really enjoyed it. Most holiday books end up being forgettable to me, however they are fun in the moment.
cinnamon bun bookstore was my favorite. never felt cringe or awkward or whatever. and it was 3.5 stars for me 😂
I totally agree about The Christmas Tree Farm, it is quite mind numbing and I kinda felt nothing for the story and the characters too 😬😂 Loved your criticisms of it, haha made me chuckle. Hoping you can push yourself to DNF more in 2025, for books like this haha! And I didn’t even catch the reference to Lover, what kind of Swiftie even am I… Really want to read The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year and The Book Club Hotel! Also just loving the cozy Christmas vibes in this video and the puzzle ❤️🎄
I just got the Christmas tree farm for Christmas for my mom and the other two books as well. I can’t wait to sell the series like a really fun read.
@@LaceyGoodBooks they are still fun!! very hallmark and the town is cozy… I was just feeling a bit grinchy haha
i really want you to finally read a 5 star that you're obsessed with. i feel like it's been ages haha
FELT!
I will say I found some AMAZING books in my *finishing series* vlog from bookmas day 2!
@@LottieSmalley true true but i think finding a new book series that you can fall in love with and disappear into is just superior!! i just started serpent and the wings of night and i reeeeally hope it's gonna be it for me!😩
@ Yes agree!!! And ooo let me know how it goes!!
The commitment 🫰🏻your videos are always high quality, you deserve so many more subscribers! 🎄
🎄🎄🎄 another great videooooo! Thanks for staying up 24 hours for us!!! ☺️😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
@@ptvbry thank you for watching!!!! ily 😽😽
I really enjoyed The Dream Harbor series. Yes, they were cutesy and lacked intriguing plot but, they were cute. A fun little set to read during holiday down time.
@@danielleb515 Totally fair!!! They’re definitely cute and cozy and I can see why people would enjoy them 🫶 just not for me & that’s ok!
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@@alexandriamay7284 Yesssss
You are a superstar
I just finished The Christmas Tree Farm yesterday too and this was by far my least favorite. At least I just purchase them on kindle cuz they’re only 5 dollars, but I found the characters love story so boring and the dialogue was so cringe. I’m listening to The Most Wonderful Crime of Year and been loving it so far I feel like everyone is reading it right now it’s well worth the hype. And I want to read Cruel Winter With You because I’ve heard that’s the only one that’s decent. Good job staying up the full 24 hours!
🎄🌲 this makes me want to do a 24 hour reading challenge but I’m a grown woman too my body could never 😂😂
Love your videos and are you going to do a video talking about your favorite books of 2024 or end of the year book tag. You should read LoveLight Farms by B.K. Borison
@@angelavanpelt2228 thank you! and yes!!
I tried reading Christmas books for December and was pretty underwhelmed by them…maybe not my jam! 😉
I started with the same book you did…found the fmc pretty unlikable !
@@GM-tu7di sameeee!!
I found all three of the Dream Harbor series books to be pretty bad and I DFD’d the last and worst one, Christmas Tree Farm. They sound cute, but there’s no substance. If you’re interested in a literary fiction Christmas book that is truly excellent, try Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2021).
@@athertonca I’m listening to that one on audiobook now!! 🫶 thanks for the rec!
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