Blogmas 2023: READ THIS BOOK READ THIS BOOK READ THIS BOOK
Being that this was my #1 book to read this holiday season that I have been thinking about since LAST holiday season…I obviously had to start with this being the first holiday book that I read in 2023! You can read my post from LAST year all about why I couldn’t wait to read this book THIS year: Blogmas 2022: The Holiday Book I’m Most Excited to Read NEXT Holiday Season
Worth every second of my year long wait to read it…
Goodreads Synopsis of Once Upon a December {Amy E. Reichert}:
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty–it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
READ THIS BOOK
Yes. SO. MUCH. YES. What a special gem of a book.
If you love the holiday season as much as I do, this book is a must read!
My biggest complaint with holiday books is when they don’t really talk about the holiday season…the storylines are just regular storylines that HAPPEN to take place during the holiday season. OR…just a normal book until the very last chapter which happens to be Christmas Day. Those are NOT holiday books.
Once Upon a December is the pure definition of a true holiday book. It emcompasses the joy and magic of the season throughout every page.
So I must address that this book is most definitely a book of fantasy…which is a genre that I usually don’t enjoy. BUT…somehow the holiday magic was just so lovely that I was all in??? It’s a beautifully written story, one that I absolutely loved.
And I talked about this on Instagram…KRINGLE! Who knew this was a thing??? Not this Jew!!! I must get my hands on a kringle this holiday season, they sound so amazing and delicious. If you read this book, you will also find yourself googling “kringle near me” as I did. Stay tuned for my thoughts when I try my first one!
Book Coffee Happy Epilogue:
This book is pure holiday magic and joy.
Have you read this book? What did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Blogmas 2023 Posts
12/1 Blogmas 2023: Welcome to Blogmas {VIDEO}!
12/2 Blogmas 2023: Happy Birthday to ME {Sephora Gift Card Giveaway}!
12/3 Blogmas 2023: Book Review: All I Want for Christmas {Maggie Knox}
12/4 Blogmas 2023: Audiobook Review: The Christmas Bet {Meg Easton}
12/5 Blogmas 2023: The Winter Series {Joanne Demaio} Check In
12/6 Blogmas 2023: Non Holiday Audiobook Review: The Coworker {Freida McFadden}
12/7 Blogmas 2023: Random Bookish Things
12/8 Blogmas 2023: The Holiday Sign in the Form of a Post It
Xo,
Jenny
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