Hi readers! Happy Christmas! I hope you all are enjoying a very happy and special holiday season! 🎄
I just wanted to share a little wrap-up post of our THIRD celebration of Austenesque Jolabokaflod! 📚
*If you haven’t heard of Jolabokaflod, it is an Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of exchanging books and reading! 🎁
This was our third time celebrating this holiday and I got to celebrate with 4️⃣2️⃣ Austenesque friends who live in 1️⃣1️⃣ different countries!
And it was the first time we tried Austenesque Jolabokaflod with ebooks! 📱
Like many readers, I got my Austenesque Jolabokaflod gift way early and had to set it aside for this special day. 📦
I was elated to find which book from my list my Austenessque Jolabokaflod sender (Katie) chose! 😍
Have you read The Happiest Couple in the World yet? 📖
I spent a few hours of my Christmas Eve cuddled up reading under a blanket, with a sleepy Fezzik, and nibbling on some chocolate.🎄🍫
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And it felt like the magic and joy of Austsenesque Jolabokaflod continued into the next two days as many participants started sharing pictures and posts about the books they received. I loved seeing the books, the smiles, and the ways you celebrated Jolabokaflod! 😍
Thank you so much, dear friends, for taking part in Austenesque Jolabokaflod! 🥰 Sharing the experience together makes it even more dear to me. ❣️
Just in case you were wondering, Austenesque Jolabokaflod is definitely happening again next year! It has become one of my favorite traditions to observe. 🎄
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Last couple of days to vote!
Would you help me recognize some fantastic Austenesque books that were released in 2022? (We still need a lot more voters 😔)
All you have to do is fill out the form below!
I hope my smile conveys the feeling. Thank you so much Samantha, for the book! I’ve been reading and eating chocolate whenever possible.
Count me in for next year! Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2023 to all!
I LOVE your smile, Laura! Thank you so much for joining in Austenesque Jolabokaflod! I cannot wait to do it again next year!
Meredith, you rock!
Hugs!
Thank you, Meredith! I just love doing this tradition with you! Thank you, Bronwen! I just love the book you choose! Happy New Year to all and to all a great year in reading!
Aw! I love doing this tradition with YOU! Thank you so much for taking part! I’m very excited for your prize! I hope you love it as much as I did!
Hi Elodie! Thank you so much for being so generous gifting me two wonderful books! I started with “1932” eating chocolate and I had a delightful (and delicious) time 😉
I’m also happy my book arrived.
Thank you Meredith for this lovely, exciting and fun tradition! I’m really glad you want to continue with it!
And for the Austenesque Release of the Year, I’m sorry but I can’t participate because I haven’t read any 2022 austenesque novels this year (my readings were from previous years)
Happy Holidays to everyone and Happy New Year!
Hi Teresa! I’m so excited for your double gift! That is so lovely of Elodie! And I love her choices! I hope you love 1932 as much as I did! It is so well done!
And no worries about the vote. I appreciate your consideration!
Yes, I have read that book and all that author’s other stories – loved it. Happy New Year to all.
That’s great, Sheila! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful 2023 so far!
This was awesome, just like every year. Can’t wait till the next Jolabokaflod!! Looks like everyone got great titles….
I’m so glad! Thank you for joining in!
Enjoy, Meredith! ❤️ And thank you for all you do to organize this lovely event!
My pleasure! It was a perfect choice! Thank you again!
Looks like all had wonderful reads.
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Yes! I love seeing the titles chosen!
Thank you so much, Meredith, for hosting this wonderful, festive (now) tradition!
And many thanks to Linda Vigil for the lovely book!
My pleasure, Lori! I’m so happy you joined us!