Do you enjoy giving books as Christmas gifts? I do. My daughter and husband usually end up with books beneath the tree. My boys are not really book people, so they get computer gear instead. This year, several extended family members will be receiving books as well. I couldn’t resist. As much as I enjoy giving books, I am a hard person to buy books for, because I tend to be really picky. My reading time is limited, so I choose my books with care. Because of that, I tend to buy my own books, no matter the time of year.
The Sale
If you like to pick your own books as well, I have a sale you might enjoy. Or you can gift it as an early Christmas present to a friend or family member.
Readers often ask me which hero is my favorite of all the books I have written. The question is nearly impossible to answer. However, when push comes to shove, the hero who gets the slightest edge is Levi Grant from To Win Her Heart. Maybe it’s because he’s a big, burly blacksmith who loves to read. Or maybe it’s because he’s a reformed bad boy who has a thing for the local librarian. Or maybe it’s because he’s the kind of man who takes pity on scraggly mutts and social outcasts. Or maybe it’s because he challenged me as an author with the lisp he was determined to hide by never speaking a word with the “s” sound. I’ve never worked so hard on a character’s dialogue!
To Win Her Heart hasn’t been promo-priced for several years, so I’m excited to offer the e-book version to you for only $1.99 (or less) through the end of November. Amazon and Christianbook have it for only $1.59. WooHoo!
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The Giveaway
Another way I enjoy mixing books with Christmas is to read Christmas-themed stories from the day after Thanksgiving through the end of the year. If you would like to pad your TBR pile with some Christmas reads and get a few extra goodies thrown in to increase the merry in your mistletoe, here is a fun giveaway you will love.
I’ve paired up with Janine Rosche and Pepper Basham to offer a delightful prize package filled with mistletoe fun. Since all three of our Christmas releases feature the word Mistletoe in the title, we couldn’t resist joining forces.
One lucky reader will receive three bundles compiled by the authors. Mistletoe-themed goodies include three fabulous Christmas books, a scented candle, decorative tea towel, Christmas sign, fuzzy socks, and a custom sweatshirt.
The Extravaganza
Whispers in Wyoming is a FB group hosted by a group of sweet western romance authors whose stories are set in Wyoming. Every year they host a giant Christmas Extravaganza where they bring in guest authors to post throughout the 3-day event. There are 45 authors participating this year, including me. Each participating author will give away individual prizes to readers who comment on her posts. In addition, 4 grand prize winners will receive $100 Amazon gift cards. Just in time for Christmas! I will be participating on Saturday, December 4 between 1-5pm and will be giving away an audiobook copy of Under the Texas Mistletoe along with a few other goodies.
If you are interested in participating, you will need to join the Whispers in Wyoming Facebook group before December 2. Then pop in several times during the event and comment on the posts to be entered to win the individual prizes. There will be a link to the main giveaway contest on the site as well. I’d love to see you on the afternoon of the 4th!
What is your favorite bookish holiday tradition?
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Thank you for such wonderful offers. I already have To Win Her Heart – now just have to read it. I think I’ve entered the giveaway also.
I am always reading. Sometimes I select books to read around certain seasons or holidays. I always bought books for my children and now grandchildren at Christmas.
The Whispers in Wyoming group sounds interesting. Thanks for all of the information.
You’re so welcome, Betty! I love that you are such an avid reader. I wish I had more time to read. Maybe in a few years when I retire from the day job I’ll have more time.
My kids (and now their significant others) receive at least one book for Christmas – always. This has been the case ever since they were babies. I’ve also been giving books as baby shower gifts so new parents can start their child’s own library. And on Boxing Day, I take a breath after all the holiday hoopla and gift myself time to indulge in some new book I’ve received the day before!
Janice – I love all of that! I always get excited when new moms have books on their baby registry. I always buy them! And I love that you pamper yourself with quiet reading time on Boxing Day.
I only read Christian Christmas stories all of November through the end of December – sometimes that `bleeds into January. As I see Christmas stories that sound good to me during the year, I add them to my wish list or buy them if the price is really good!! I have more Christmas ones than I’ll probably be able to read this year. But that won’t stop me from getting more!!
I just added your To Win Her Heart to my Kindle on my iPad.
Wonderful, Ann! I hope you enjoy Levi and Eden’s story. 🙂
I start reading Christmas books on November 1 through Jan 3. It is something a few of my friends so each year. So many good Christmas stories. I also give Christmas books out as presents.
Great idea, Tish. I’ll be giving a few Christmas books as gifts this year, too. 🙂