Inspired by the 20 Books of Summer Reading Challenge hosted by 746 books, I searched around to see if there was a winter reading challenge too. I asked around on a few book blogging groups and social media, but as there didn’t appear to be one I decided to start my own.
I hope that some of you will join in and choose to read and review your own 20 Books for Christmas.
The biggest benefit of the summer reading challenge for me was that it made me set aside time to read because I didn’t want to fail the challenge.
It’s so easy to be busy all the time isn’t it, especially during the festive season! I hope this will give you an excuse for some “you” time.
This challenge doesn’t strictly fall into all of autumn or winter, so I decided to name it the Christmas Reading Challenge although your choices don’t have to be Christmas themed. It starts on Tuesday 1 October 2019 running through til 31st December 2019.
If you want to join us for the 20 Books for Christmas reading challenge 2021, head over to my new post HERE to find out more.
Alternatively, scroll down to see what books I read in 2019 along with my recommended Christmas reading from years gone by.
MY 20 BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS READING LIST
Here are the books I’ve chosen for 20 Books for Christmas. I wonder if I will succeed this time?
There are two that I didn’t read in the summer and the rest are ones that I’ve had on my shelf waiting to be read for a long time. I tend to read on Kindle now, so this will serve as a decluttering exercise too.
Karen Swan – Christmas at Tiffanys
Carole Matthews – Wrapped up in You
Trisha Ashley – A Winter’s Tale
Julia Williams – A Merry Little Christmas
Caroline Roberts – The Cosy Christmas Chocolate Shop
Eve Devon – Christmas at the Little Clock House
Katherine Garvera – Christmas at the Candied Apple Cafe
Lindsey Kelk – I Heart Christmas
Carmen Reid – Up All Night
Carmen Reid – New York Valentine
Sophie Kinsella – My Not So Perfect Life
Miranda Dickinson – Fairy Tale in New York
Miranda Dickinson – Take a Look at me Now
Miranda Dickinson – It Started With a Kiss
Miranda Dickinson – Welcome to My World
Miranda Dickinson – I Will Take New York
Susan Hill – Breaking Glass
Jim Iron and John Steel – Glory Boys
Rachel Hore – Last Letter Home
TIP: If you are a blogger and are taking part in Blogtober or Blogmas, you can always use some of your reviews as part of your blog challenge posts. A round-up post would make an excellent Christmas Gift Guide like my post last year Christmas Gifts for Book Lovers.
If you would like more tips of how to take part and complete blog challenges then head over to my How to Survive Blog Challenges post.
OTHER BLOGGERS JOINING IN WITH 20 BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS
I am very pleased to be joined by the following book bloggers who have all chosen their 20 Books for Christmas reading:
Me and My Books
Portable Magic
Carla Loves To Read
Susan Loves Books
Read Rant Rock n Roll
Diary of a Book Fiend
The Cosy Pages
Will you be joining us with 20 Books for Christmas?
Did you do the 20 Books of Summer Reading Challenge?
Or perhaps another blog challenge such as Blogtober or Blogmas?
You can use my header images below if you wish but you don’t have to.
You may also like to read:
* Heartwarming Christmas Reads – The Best Women’s Fiction & Chick Lit
* Free Christmas Kindle Reads
* Fabulously Festive Christmas Reads
Tea & Cake For The Soul 
Just saw this on Noriko’s and Mischenko’s pages… Will have to try to fit it in… I’m such a sucker for Christmas reads! 🙂 Awesome challenge.
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That would be great. You don’t have to read 20, you could choose a lesser amount.. if you decide to join us make sure you link here and tag me in an introductory post so I can share for you. Happy reading.
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I will. Thanks very much 😊❤️
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I am so excited for this challenge! 20 books might be a bit too ambitious, but I’ll do the best I can to accomplish the goal!
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Really pleased to have you join us. Please invite anyone else you know who might be intetested.
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Will do! Thanks😆
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I’m excited to join in! Thank you for doing this challenge.
Really happy to find your blog too! ♥️
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Hi there. I’ve added your link to my intro post and shared on Twitter too. Thanks for joining us.
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