For the last 10 or so years I’ve made a tradition of reading seasonally appropriate books when I can.  As far as I can tell (by checking Audible for when I read that book) this little “tradition” of mine started in 2011 – that’s 13 years.  As a result of that read I went on to read all of Ferris’ book.  She’s passed away now but I remember what a kick I got out of those silly books – loved them!  

I’ve been reading a variety of Christmas books since then – mostly they’re just okay – like a grade of C+.  But then I found the David Carpenter books – every year he publishes a new book as well as a  Christmas story and with him I don’t follow every book like I did. 

And it’s continued every year since. The rule is that I choose at least one new (to me) book about the holiday and read it for that holiday.  I’ve been far more successful with Christmas than any other holiday, although I try New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Halloween and sometimes – like with Halloween – I read the same few books over and over as the years pass.- lol.   

 Note – I do NOT like romances OR occult (a wee bit of them is ok ay).  And Monica Ferris was first for me and was good enough that she got me started and kept me going through ALL her books – in order.  Also,  I do read other things in those holiday month, not JUST holiday books. And I can’t start until December 1 and I have to finish by January 7.  I usually read between 5 and 10 Christmas books a year.  
I’ve got a small stash of Christmas themed mysteries to get me though. There are more and more published every year and I also discover new-to-me authors.  

You’ll see my reviews through the month. I’m wondering what stories I’ll be reading this year.

Becky