Ho Ho Ho Read-A-Thon Wrap Up

The read-a-thon is over and I made my goal. Whoo hoo! *tosses confetti*

Hosted by hosted by Bookshelfery and Caffeinated Book Reviewer Nov. 12th-17th, the idea was to read holiday or winter themed books. I had an extensive list of titles to choose from and added two more during the challenge.

My goal was 5 titles from my list. I read 7 1/3, though only 7 count. I got a third of the way through book 8 but then the read-a-thon ended. The stories ranged from short stories to 300+ page novels and the genres were romances, mystery, and even erotica.

I read:

1. A Silver Wolf Christmas by Terry Spear (Read 11/17, review to come)
2. Summer Beach Vets: Playing Santa (Christmas Special) by H.Y. Hanna (Read 11/12; Click to see review)
3. The Christmas Bake-Off by Abby Clements (Read 11/12; click to see review)
4.  What Happens At Christmas (Millworth Manor) by Victoria Alexander (Read 11/14; click to see review) 
5. Christmas Kink: Five Festive Fantasies by Kay Jaybee (Read 11/12; click to see review)
6. The Cop Who Stole Christmas by Christie Craig - (Read 11/13-11/14; click to see review)
7.  Killer Christmas by Harper Lin (Read 11/14; click to see review)

 How did you do? If you didn't participate, do you plan on reading any holiday themed books?

20 Questions with the Ladies of Bea's Book Nook!

Many thanks to Jennifer at the Bookshelfery for tagging us in her 20 questions post. It's a fun way to get to know a blogger better, or in this case, three bloggers. :)

1. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 
Steph: 5'3"
Bea: 5'6"
Laura: 5'6" - 5'7"

2. DO YOU HAVE A HIDDEN TALENT? IF SO, WHAT?
Steph: I can pack a car for vacation with everything including the kitchen sink
Bea: I can get a toddler or preschoooler to sleep with just a look.
Laura: If I tell you, then how is it hidden? Oh, alright. I'm fairly handy with yarn and thread. Not really a secret, but it's my talent.

3. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST BLOG-RELATED PET PEEVE?
Steph: Rafflecopter contests with a billion things in them.
Bea: Oh, that one gets me too Steph. A blog that's hard to read or navigate will keep em from coming back.
Laura: Expanding ads that cover something I'm reading.