Countdown to 2026: Day 6 – Christmas stocking – stocking fillers – a novella or short story
6 December 2025
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Tags: A Novella or short story, AG Slatter, Christmas Stocking, Countdown to 2026, Day 6, Stocking Fillers, The Cold House
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 6 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 stocking – stocking fillers – a novella or short story:
The Cold House by AG Slatter:
This book is not part of Slatter’s Sourdough series (which I love). It’s a short, contemporary based story of grief that takes an unexpected twist and veers into horror. I read it in one sitting because as I got to the last third I simply had to know how this would conclude and couldn’t wait for another day.
25 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Christmas Tree – a winter read
Countdown to 2026: Day 5 – Chocolates – a book that was simply delicious
5 December 2025
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Tags: A Book That Was Simply Delicious, Chocolates, Countdown to 2026, Day 5, Joanne Harris, Vianne
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 5 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 : Chocolates – a book that was simply delicious:
Vianne by Joanne Harris:
I don’t think I’ll ever have a more fitting book for this particular prompt. This book is absolutely delicious. It will make you long for cake and chocolates, not to mention all manner of other goodies. It’s a lovely story, beautifully written and I highly recommend it.
26 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Christmas stocking – stocking fillers – a novella or short story
Countdown to 2026: Day 4 – Gifts – a book you enjoyed more than you expected to
4 December 2025
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Tags: A Book You Enjoyed More Than You Expected To, Beth Lewis, Countdown to 2026, Day 4, Gifts, The Rush
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 4 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 : Gifts – a book you enjoyed more than you expected to:
The Rush by Beth Lewis.
I really enjoyed this. I’ve read the author before and really like her style so I didn’t hesitate in requesting this but it’s outside my usual ‘type’ of read so I did wonder if it would work for me. It did.
27 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Chocolates – a book that was simply delicious
Countdown to 2026: Day 3 – Wrapping Paper – A Lovely Cover
3 December 2025
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Tags: A Lovely Cover, Countdown to 2026, Day 3, Rachel Gillig, The Knight and the Moth, Wrapping Paper
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 3 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 : Wrapping Paper – A Lovely Cover:
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig.
I love this cover and happily I really enjoyed reading this one too. My review can be found here.
28 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Gifts – a book you enjoyed more than you expected to
Countdown to 2026: Day 2 – Shopping – the last book added to your wishlist
2 December 2025
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Tags: Catriona Ward, Countdown to 2026, Day 2, Nowhere Burning, Shopping - the last book added to your wishlist
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 2 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 : Shopping – the last book added to your wishlist:
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward. I’m very excited for this book, it’s not due out until February 2026 so there’s a bit of a wait, but it’s the last book I added to my wishlist.
29 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Wrapping paper – a lovely cover
Books and travelling with Lynn 