I’ve been kind of waffling on what tag to post because it’s been a minute but nothing has been striking my fancy. Then I was tagged by (the wonderful) Caro @Bookcheshirecat the other day to do The Christmas Eve Book Tag, and well, there’s no better time for it (even though it goes up Christmas Day, lol)! 🤭 Let’s just jump straight into it.
This tag was originally created by BookTuber: Sam’s Cozy Corner
Christmas Eve Morning: What is a a book you wake up excited to read?
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
This was a book that I found so difficult to put down and that I was always so excited to pick up again the next moment. It was refreshing because this book was so far out of my norm, but I loved it to bits—it’s my top read of 2025!
Christmas Eve Breakfast: What are your favourite treats during the holiday season?
This one’s a bit tough because I’m answering in the “past tense” seeing as where I live doesn’t really celebrate this season and neither does my family in general. However, when I lived in places where they used to celebrate, I loved getting Mulled Wine, all things peppermint and chocolatey, and gingerbread. All of this gives me such warm feelings and I used to love indulging in all those treats! 😊
Family Time: What is a book that fills you with happiness and love?
Blades of Furry, Vol. 1 by Emily Erdos & Deya Muniz
I feel like I’ve mentioned this book a lot this year, but it’s for good reason. This is such a fun, adorable, and feel-good graphic novel! I kicked my feet giggling so much while reading this. I loved it so much! 💜
Christmas Carols: What are your favourite Christmas Carols or holiday songs?
There’s just something about these songs that get me in a Christmassy mood—even when I live in the tropics and my family doesn’t actually celebrate the holiday! 🤭
Anticipation: What is a book release you are very much anticipating?
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
I have already seen quite a few reviews for this book and all of them have been glowing and gushing recommendations. Several reviewers have already said it’s one of their new all-time favourites. I love the sound of it and I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
You hear sleigh bells on the roof and are so excited you can’t sleep! What’s a book that kept you up all night?
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
I’m pretty sure this one had me reading straight through until the morning when I binged it on the weekend. It was a fantastically emotional ride!
It’s Christmas morning and Santa has come! What is a book on your wishlist that you hope to unwrap?
A book that I really want to get my hands on is:
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
I’ve heard so many good things about this one and this cover is also stunning. We do love a story about sisterhood and faerie! Since I’m my own Santa, I’m just waiting on a good deal really, lol.
That’s it for the Christmas Eve Book Tag! I won’t be tagging anyone but I’d love to see your answer if you do this. I hope everyone has a wonderful day and if this is a difficult time for you, I’m sending lots of hugs and comfort your way! 🫂
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