Countdown to 2023 – Day 11 ‘Under the Tree’ (20 days remaining)
11 December 2022
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Tags: A Restless Truth, Countdown to 2023, Day 11, Freya Marske, The Last Binding #2, Under the Tree
Today is day 11 of my countdown to 2023. Today’s prompt is ‘Mistletoe’ and I’ve chosen a very recent read that was simply lovely, a locked room style, cosy murder mystery with magic, a slightly steamy romance and some crazy characters, not to mention the odd ghost and a talking parrot. The prompts can be found here if you want to join in. I’m hoping to use mostly books read this year. Let’s begin:
MISTLETOE (A little bit of romance)
This book was a delight. I loved it and it fits today’s prompt perfectly. A Restless Truth (The Last Binding #2) by Freya Marske
Tomorrow: Holly and Ivy – a book with great world building
Countdown to 2023 – Day 10 ‘Under the Tree’ (21 days remaining)
10 December 2022
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Tags: Countdown to 2023, Day 10, Piranesi, Susanna Clarke, Under the Tree
Today is day 10 of my countdown to 2023. Today’s prompt is ‘Under the Tree’ and I’ve chosen a book that I bought but haven’t yet got round to reading – there were a few to choose from I’m ashamed to say!. The prompts can be found here if you want to join in. I’m hoping to use mostly books read this year. Let’s begin:
UNDER THE TREE (A book you forgot you owned)
I was so excited to buy this book and also in a ridiculous rush to own a copy and yet I still haven’t read it – what is wrong with me *mutter, mutter mutter*. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke – has anyone read this one yet?
Tomorrow: Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
Countdown to 2023 – Day 9 ‘Fairylights’ (22 days remaining)
9 December 2022
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Tags: Countdown to 2023, Day 9, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, fae or something magical, Fairylights, Heather Fawcett
Today is day 9 of my countdown to 2023. Today’s prompt is ‘Fairylights’ and I’ve chosen a book that I shall be reading in the New Year. The prompts can be found here if you want to join in. I’m hoping to use mostly books read this year. Let’s begin:
FAIRYLIGHTS (A book of the fae or something magical)
Today’s book is currently on my TBR and I’m excited to get started as I’ve already seen some glowing reviews. Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries (Emily Wilde #1) by Heather Fawcett.
Tomorrow: Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
Countdown to 2023 – Day 8 ‘Baubles’ (23 days remaining)
8 December 2022
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Tags: Baubles, Colourful Covers, Countdown to 2023, Day 8, Nita Prose, The Maid
Today is day 8 of my countdown to 2023. Today’s prompt is ‘Baubles’ and I’ve chosen a book with a striking cover. The prompts can be found here if you want to join in. I’m hoping to use mostly books read this year. Let’s begin:
BAUBLES (these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover)
The Maid by Nita Prose was the first book that I read this year and it makes a great addition to this countdown and in particular this prompt.
Tomorrow: Fairy Lights – a book of the fae/magic
Countdown to 2023 – Day 7 ‘Christmas Tree’ (24 days remaining)
7 December 2022
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Tags: A Traditional winter read, Christmas Tree, Countdown to 2023, Day 7, The Haunting of Las Lagrimas, WM Cleese
Today is day 7 of my countdown to 2023. Today’s prompt is ‘Christmas Tree’ and I’ve chosen a book with a gothic vibe because it’s a style I love to read at this time of the year and so feels very traditional to me. The prompts can be found here if you want to join in. I’m hoping to use mostly books read this year. Let’s begin:
CHRISTMAS TREE (a traditional winter read)
The Haunting of Las Lagrimas by WM Cleese is a dark and eerie tale that gave me Haunting of Hill House or the Woman in Black type vibes.
Tomorrow: Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover
Books and travelling with Lynn 