Countdown to 2026: Day 7 – Christmas Tree – a winter read
7 December 2025
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: A Winter Read, Christmas Tree, CK McDonnell, Countdown to 2026, Day 7, Ring the Bells, Stranger Times #5
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 7 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Christmas Tree – a winter read:
Ring the Bells by CK McDonnell (Stranger Times #5)
Again, I’m not sure I’ll ever have quite so fitting a book for the prompt involved. I absolutely love this series and to date it gets better and better. Of course, I’ve fallen in love with the characters and so far every instalment has been simply excellent.
24 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover


I always say it, but some day I want to read this series.
I’m loving it – I don’t know how much of that love comes from a place of knowing the setting extremely well – but I can’t get enough of the Stranger Times and it’s characters.
Lynn 😀
Here is my pick for this prompt: https://angelsbooknook.com/2025/12/07/day-7-christmas-tree-31-days-of-books-a-december-countdown-to-2026/
Thanks 😀
Ok, now I’m really intrigued!
https://wordsandpeace.com/2025/12/07/countdown-to-2026-day-7-christmas-tree/
I am loving this series and can’t resist using every opportunity to throw in a good word.
Lynn 😀
Man, this book and series looks wild. I don’t know why I’ve not heard much of it.
I love it. Every episode is just amazing. But, I will say, its set in Manchester, which I love.
Lynn 😀