tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post1881330822607319742..comments2024-03-27T12:04:11.802-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: Top Ten Tuesday: My Christmas FavoritesSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-37343684101991389412021-12-30T16:20:09.817-08:002021-12-30T16:20:09.817-08:00All the love for O Holy Night! All the love for O Holy Night! Reading Ladies Book Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356583781714215067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-69796440318773009392021-12-29T02:42:11.493-08:002021-12-29T02:42:11.493-08:00That sounds interesting. Will have to find some re...That sounds interesting. Will have to find some recipes.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-48199360567035986692021-12-29T02:40:21.756-08:002021-12-29T02:40:21.756-08:00I used to do that, now I have a sort of iron stair...I used to do that, now I have a sort of iron stair gate where I can attach them with a magnet!Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-36087319237197788352021-12-28T10:17:49.510-08:002021-12-28T10:17:49.510-08:00I should have checked for this reply before commen...I should have checked for this reply before commenting on your most recent one, but that's an interesting point about the overall quality of a large number of books. I had the same issue with my year of 200, actually. Raising a glass (of the 'nog) to a greater percentage of awesome books in '22.RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389851788572591784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-21302431676711710262021-12-25T09:35:29.561-08:002021-12-25T09:35:29.561-08:00Congratulations on meeting your goal!! It's a ...Congratulations on meeting your goal!! It's a Wonderful Life if my husband's favorite Christmas movie too.WendyW https://www.blogger.com/profile/09283458500806066283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-52563312576309917742021-12-24T12:48:48.268-08:002021-12-24T12:48:48.268-08:00Sounds like we eggnog aficionados agree - straight...Sounds like we eggnog aficionados agree - straight, undiluted, out-of-the-carton eggnog is the best. I also have to say that I prefer the real stuff. I had to buy light eggnog the other day because that's all the store I was at had and it just wasn't the same. Eggnog is supposed to be as rich as you can get it!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Suzanne, and thanks so much for coming by and commenting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-49356884299139434232021-12-24T07:20:11.521-08:002021-12-24T07:20:11.521-08:00Fun post! Thanks for sharing your holiday favorite...Fun post! Thanks for sharing your holiday favorites with us and congrats on meeting your reading goal. Very impressive! I do drink alcohol but I have to say that I actually prefer eggnog without it and I'm all about just pouring it from the carton and drinking, lol. Merry Christmas Susan! Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-48560862185073759082021-12-23T14:30:00.110-08:002021-12-23T14:30:00.110-08:00Ha ha. Yep, 200. It's a mix of adult, MG, and ...Ha ha. Yep, 200. It's a mix of adult, MG, and YA books. I don't have any big secrets, but I read fast, I always have a physical book and an audiobook going, I don't watch t.v., and I deleted all games off my Kindle, so all of those things help a lot. <br /><br />O Holy Night really is such a lovely and powerful song. And fudge, I mean, you just can't go wrong there. I'm still hoping one of my neighbors or friends drops off a goodie plate with some on it! Yum.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, Ashley!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-56664238641102037492021-12-23T13:33:01.485-08:002021-12-23T13:33:01.485-08:00ONLY the animated Grinch for me, too. It's per...ONLY the animated Grinch for me, too. It's perfect as is. I'm glad you mentioned The Holly and the Ivy - it's an underrated Christmas carol for sure.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Katherine!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-83657054584414501712021-12-23T13:30:04.174-08:002021-12-23T13:30:04.174-08:00Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by, Kris...Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by, Kristine!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-77006216600938796562021-12-23T13:29:08.484-08:002021-12-23T13:29:08.484-08:00They're both such festive and nostalgic movies...They're both such festive and nostalgic movies! I love watching them every Christmas.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, Poinsettia!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-64519339933174473612021-12-23T13:28:01.916-08:002021-12-23T13:28:01.916-08:00Oh, RS, you know me so well! I came THIS close to ...Oh, RS, you know me so well! I came THIS close to doing exactly that, but I decided to save it for a few weeks. Something to look forward to, yes?<br /><br />The funny thing about reading that many books - at least for me this year - is that the majority of them were just mediocre to good (but not excellent). There weren't that many standouts, actually, so we'll so how many favorites I come up with.<br /><br />God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman is such a fun one! <br /><br />It seems like eggnog is one of those love-it-or-hate-it kind of things. It actually is good mixed with ice cream and Sprite - kind of like a root beer float, I guess?<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-38772716034319248832021-12-23T13:24:13.840-08:002021-12-23T13:24:13.840-08:00For sure! It was a fun list to put together and I ...For sure! It was a fun list to put together and I think it's always interesting to hear about different people's favorites and holiday traditions.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting! Merry Christmas!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-78270792558187138812021-12-23T10:42:34.021-08:002021-12-23T10:42:34.021-08:00Good question. In the past, I have always striven ...Good question. In the past, I have always striven to review every book I read, even if it meant posting five reviews a day! Last year, I stopped reviewing 2020 reads on December 31, even though I still had a bunch to go. It was so liberating! This year, I've kind of been picking and choosing which I review. I'd guess I've reviewed 75% of what I've read or so? Something like that.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Sam!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-49139775833645495992021-12-23T10:38:10.918-08:002021-12-23T10:38:10.918-08:00There are lots of Christmas songs I like, but O Ho...There are lots of Christmas songs I like, but O Holy Night has just always really spoken to me. I adore it!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in, Carrie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-48318357906691810992021-12-23T10:36:57.267-08:002021-12-23T10:36:57.267-08:00I bet! I just love the feeling that's in the a...I bet! I just love the feeling that's in the air at Christmastime. People are generally more kind and compassionate. I wish it lasted all through the year.<br /><br />I LOVE Pentatonix! I have lots of their Christmas songs on my Christmas playlist.<br /><br />Thanks for popping by!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-11637271446934682262021-12-23T10:34:26.891-08:002021-12-23T10:34:26.891-08:00I don't drink coffee, but I do like anything e...I don't drink coffee, but I do like anything eggnog flavored. I've heard of eggnog cookies, but have never had them. Maybe I'll try that next year!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-50433979021836768572021-12-23T10:33:00.257-08:002021-12-23T10:33:00.257-08:00I really can't believe there are people out th...I really can't believe there are people out there that don't love eggnog! It's the best. We have some Borden products here, but just cheese, I think. <br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deb!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-57948909762635557782021-12-23T10:30:46.612-08:002021-12-23T10:30:46.612-08:00Right? My stepsister gave us some fudge, but it wa...Right? My stepsister gave us some fudge, but it was waaayyyy back at Thanksgiving time. I need more!<br /><br />Thanks for popping by, Lauren!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-72833091639177338562021-12-23T10:29:50.438-08:002021-12-23T10:29:50.438-08:00Thanks! I'm trying to decide if I should set n...Thanks! I'm trying to decide if I should set next year's goal at 200 again or up it...we'll see.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks for stopping in, FangirlFlax!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-66112668177411667482021-12-23T07:50:15.824-08:002021-12-23T07:50:15.824-08:00As I said above, it takes a very sophisticated pal...As I said above, it takes a very sophisticated palette to appreciate the deliciousness of eggnog. Some of us have it, some of us just...don't. Glad you're part of the eggnog club :)<br /><br />Oh my goodness, I haven't thought about Mr. Magoo in YEARS! I haven't watched that adaptation in forever and ever. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere. The other adaptation of A Christmas Carol that I like is the one with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge. And, of course, It's a Wonderful Life is an A CHRISTMAS CAROL adaptation in its own unique way.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Sam!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-90895294023135858702021-12-23T07:43:44.850-08:002021-12-23T07:43:44.850-08:00It's weird, right? Glad I'm not the only o...It's weird, right? Glad I'm not the only one who feels that way. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lectrice!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-71628838656819248392021-12-23T07:19:30.158-08:002021-12-23T07:19:30.158-08:00Right? I've never had much success making it, ...Right? I've never had much success making it, so I have to buy my fudge or what to get some from friends/neighbors. It's probably good that I don't have ready access to my favorite holiday indulgence!<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks for popping in!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-14754400946323452562021-12-23T07:17:45.797-08:002021-12-23T07:17:45.797-08:00I have no singing talent, but I still sing "O...I have no singing talent, but I still sing "O Holy Night" loud and proud. In the car. When I'm alone. It's not pretty when I sing it, ha ha.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks for popping by!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-21627179940314890522021-12-23T02:01:53.141-08:002021-12-23T02:01:53.141-08:00Oh my gosh, 200 books? Like TWO HUNDRED. Teach me ...Oh my gosh, 200 books? Like TWO HUNDRED. Teach me your ways! That's amazing.<br />O Holy Night is my favourite carol as well. It's just so beautiful. And thanks a lot, now I'm craving fudge...<br />This was a really cute post idea. :)Ashley @ The Infinite Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955931202498232977noreply@blogger.com