A short and sweet post to let you all know that once again I am doing my December Countdown where I tick off the days to the new year by spotlighting a book from the present one.  This is a one per day prompt where I will literally post the prompt and the book I think fits the prompt.  I’m hoping to use books read during 2025 where possible and use this as an opportunity to shine the light on some good reads (although some of the prompts may require books from the year before or after).  Books will be linked to reviews where possible or Goodreads.  If you fancy joining me feel free to dip in and out.  This is not meant to be hard work, a little fun and the chance to highlight some good books – post, or do not post, or, post five prompts in one post, or ignore some of the prompts, etc.  Just enjoy yourself.  Starts on 1st December and concludes on 31st.

Here are the prompts: 31 days of December and 31 opportunities to give a very quick shout out to a book you’ve loved or are highly anticipating.

Prompts:

1. Snow – a book set in a cold or wintry climate
2. Shopping – the last book added to your wishlist
3. Wrapping paper – a lovely cover
4. Gifts – a book you enjoyed more than you expected to
5. Chocolates – a book that was simply delicious
6. Christmas stocking – stocking fillers – a novella or short story
7. Christmas Tree –  a winter read
8. Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover
9. Fairy Lights – something magical
10. Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
11. Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
12. Holly and Ivy – a book with great world building
13. Feast – a book that was magnificent
14. Christmas pudding – if you could squeeze in just one more book this year
15. Mince pies –  a little sweet something
16. Turkey Dinner– eye’s too big for your belly?  A chunkster
17. Glitter – A book that you simply have to have
18. Christmas Cards – a book with a message
19. Christmas Carols – a book with musicians, song or instruments
20. Eggnog – a book that was out of your comfort zone
21. Santa’s Snack – a book that was a ‘light read’ between heavier books
22. Reindeers – a book with memorable critters
23. Sleigh bells – a series that you want to ring out the praise for
24. Christmas Eve – One of your most anticipated books for next year
25. Christmas Day – a book you received as a gift
26. Boxing Day – feeling bloated, a palate cleanser
27. Christmas Crackers – Ended with a bang
28. Candlelight – a book that kept you up into the early hours
29. A roaring fire – a book that was heartwarming
30. Family and Friends – a book with great characters
31. Bottle of Bubbly – your first read in the New Year