Thursday, 1 October 2015

It's Christmas at Rachel's Random Reads & Giveaway

You may have already noticed the odd Christmas book review sneak in in the last few days, and you may be thinking, but its still over 2 months away. Well you would be completely correct, however the book publishers have already started to release this years Christmas books, and they will be all the way into December.

 So besides me trying to decide whether to panic at the sheer amount of fabulous sound Christmas stories being published this year, knowing I still have some left over from previous years on my kindle, or cheer because I can start celebrating this holiday very early this year.

 What I can tell you is possibly as far as early January, I will be reviewing Christmas books fairly regularly, and hoping to make this a blog full of Christmas spirit. If you really do feel this is too early, please return closer to Christmas, and check out all the books I will have already reviewed!

 The question is when picking what books to read over Christmas, is where on earth do I start? They all sound fantastic...

 ... well I know that from 23rd to 29th November, I will be publishing my reviews of Christmas titles that are published by digital publisher Carina, in an event I am calling #CarinaChristmas. For more information check out this page

 .. from 1st to 11th December I will be taking part in #HarperXmas which is being run thanks to Books With Bunny to celebrate all the Christmas books being released by Harper Impulse (who you may have seen featured on my blog before). 

 And before those dates the blog will be a mix of whatever Christmas books I can get my hands on, plus some other reviews, so I don't completely overdose on eggnog and good cheer!

 Top 3 Christmas Books in series/or sequels I'm looking forward to:
Top 3 Christmas short stories/novellas I'm looking forward to:
Top 3 Christmas books by authors I have never read that I'm looking forward to:
And finally a selection of 11 other Christmas books that I really, really want to read:
Please note these aren't all the festive releases of interest this year, but some of the ones I will be definitely trying my hardest to get my hands on to review for you.

Giveaway - Win a 2015 Christmas paperback of your choice (INT)

What books are you looking forward to this Christmas? When is too early for you to start reading seasonal releases? Let me know, a comment left on this post will be picked at random and  will win a Christmas paperback of your choice (open internationally, so long as Book depository delivers to you), from this years releases. 

Competition closes 31st October at Midnight. Please make sure you comment with a profile, and not just as unknown to be counted, and if you can include your twitter handle (if on twitter), so I can find you easily if you win. 

Breaking News Update!

 Rachel's Random Reads will also be taking part in #BookoutreChristmas from 22nd to 27th October, during which time I will have each day a post to do with Bookoutre's Christmas releases, be it a giveaway, guest post, review or something else. Talk to @ThisChickReads on twitter for more information about this event!
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37 comments:

  1. Sheryl Browne1 October 2015 at 11:38

    It's a good job you're starting early, Rachel! Phew! Enjoy! I'm looking forward to Christmas at Coorah Creek by Janet Gover and The French Retreat by Sue Fortin. Two covers I'd quite like to frame. Gorgeous. @sherylbrowne :) xx

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    1. Gilbster2 October 2015 at 00:55

      Wow Sheryl, you have spotted two books that I didn't even know existed until you commented. Both are looking fab too, can I despair yet at the amount of books!?

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    2. Unknown2 October 2015 at 08:02

      So may books and so little time... but we are determined women, we'll get them all read. :-) @janet_gover XX

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    3. Gilbster3 October 2015 at 12:01

      I really hope to get them all read, at least the Christmas ones, but no idea if there are enough days left in the year to do it!

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  2. Laura1 October 2015 at 14:11

    Lots of fab books on your list Rachel. The top 3 in your list of series/sequels are the same as mine, also looking forward to Dream a Little Christmas Dream, A Winter Wedding, Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny hale and Holly Martin's two new Christmas books, the list is endless and I also have a couple from last year to read. It's never too early to start reading a Christmas book. Looking forward to the #bookoutrechristmas @xLaura30x

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    1. Gilbster2 October 2015 at 01:17

      I can let you in on a little secret, the first of Holly Martin's Christmas books is brilliant, and well worth the read. Review coming 5th October.

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    2. Laura2 October 2015 at 16:52

      Look forward to reading your review Rachel. Not surprised have loved all of Holly's books including the two under a different name. Lx

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    3. Gilbster3 October 2015 at 12:02

      I still haven;t read the ones under the other name, but will get to them. I met Holly last night and she is lovely.

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  3. Jane Willis1 October 2015 at 14:13

    As a crafter, I make Christmas cards all through the year so I'm happy to read Christmas books all year long too. I'd not heard of How to Stuff Up Christmas by Rosie Blake but it sounds like a fun festive read
    jane

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    1. Gilbster2 October 2015 at 01:18

      Wow that must be fun, being able to stay Christmassy all year. So long as I have time this year, I hope to read and review How to Stuff Up Christmas. If you get there first please let me know what it's like.

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  4. Suus2 October 2015 at 13:10

    I love this list and am so looking forward to your Christmas reviews.

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  5. Unknown2 October 2015 at 17:48

    Wow this is a great giveaway Rachel. I'm so excited to read Samantha Tongue's new book Big fat Christmas wedding. 😊 I've just seen the cover and I'm looking forward to reading it even more now. I'm also looking forward to what happens at Christmas by TA Williams. I love his books xx 🎄😊🎅😁 @Leighnewton66

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    1. Gilbster3 October 2015 at 12:03

      I'm also really looking forward to reading both of those It is taking all my self control to not abandon everything just to read My Big Fat Christmas Wedding.

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  6. Unknown2 October 2015 at 17:49

    Wow this is a great giveaway Rachel. I'm so excited to read Samantha Tongue's new book Big fat Christmas wedding. 😊 I've just seen the cover and I'm looking forward to reading it even more now. I'm also looking forward to what happens at Christmas by TA Williams. I love his books xx 🎄😊🎅😁 @Leighnewton66

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  7. Bharti (Bee)2 October 2015 at 19:31

    Rachel this is one mighty list. I was kinda missing all the christmassy posts from Sophie's Christmas in July, no more. You got a brilliant list here and I am looking forward to what Team Bookouture and all you lovely Bloggers have in store for the readers. There's one particular festive read that's caught my fancy and would love to have in paperback it's Lisa's 12 Dates to Christmas.
    Again Great selection of festive reads.

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    1. Gilbster3 October 2015 at 12:09

      It is going to take a few weeks for the blog to become almost fully Christmassy, and I will still have some other reviews popping up. I read 12 Dates to Christmas last year as the complete e-book and loved it, so sure you will enjoy once it is out,

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  8. Tanya Phillips2 October 2015 at 20:56

    Looking forward to your top three the most. I love reading Christmas books. I usually start beginning of November.

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    1. Gilbster3 October 2015 at 12:06

      I half wish I cold wait until November, and that was my general idea before I started blogging. But I can't wait with this years schedule!

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    2. Tanya Phillips7 October 2015 at 21:24

      That's the advantage of being a guest blogger

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    3. Gilbster7 October 2015 at 21:31

      That;s true Tanya. I'm sure I could have waiting until November but there are just too many books I want to read, blogging or not!

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  9. Anonymous8 October 2015 at 18:34

    Hun, you know best I'm obsessed with Christmas books and can read them all throughout the year. But usually enjoy them September to January. & really can't tell you which release I'm most excited about, as I'm so excited about them all. :) Ana @ThisChickReads

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    1. Gilbster10 October 2015 at 13:01

      Ah yes, I know all about your completely justified Christmas obsession. I know that feeling about being excited about them all, any story sounds better with a good does of Christmas in it!

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  10. Sharon10 October 2015 at 12:57

    Fab giveaway Rachel, one of the books I'm looking forward to reading this Winter is I'll Be Home for Christmas by Roisin Meaney

    Sharon @ShazsBookBlog

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    1. Gilbster10 October 2015 at 12:59

      Also looking forward to the Roisin Meaney, but I haven't read any by her yet (have a group of them on my kindle though!)

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  11. Julie Bookreader10 October 2015 at 15:34

    Christmas Ever After by Sarah Morgan as it's the final instalment in the Puffin Series.
    There are lots of fab Christmas books being released at the moment we are all in for a great festive reading season

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    1. Gilbster10 October 2015 at 19:40

      That is definitely one worth looking forward too. I have read it, and loved it.

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  12. Kelly M12 October 2015 at 18:46

    I'm looking forward to Jenny Hale's Christmas Wishes and Mistle Toe Kisses and both Jenny Colgan's Rosie Hopkins #2 and #3.

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    1. Gilbster12 October 2015 at 20:52

      You have got some great reads coming to you, if you get to read those 3. Loved all of them.

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  13. Laura - SnazzyBooks13 October 2015 at 09:48

    I don't tend to read Christmas novels until at least October but then I'm all over it! Got quite a few on my TBR list at the moment :) Great post! Laura @lauranazmdeh

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  14. kohsamui1419 October 2015 at 07:17

    Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper by Debbie Johnson, with all the Bridget Jones hype out there- this is the one for me! I just loved the Christmas jumper scene.
    @kohsamuirosie on twitter

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    1. Gilbster19 October 2015 at 22:12

      Ah yes the Christmas Jumper scene, will be interesting what Debbie Johnson makes of them!

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  15. Linda Hill25 October 2015 at 11:54

    Just a brilliant selection - how could you choose one?

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    1. Gilbster25 October 2015 at 12:02

      I have no idea, but of the ones I have read so far, my favourite currently is A Miracle at Macy's which didn't even feature on this post!

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  16. Sheerie27 October 2015 at 10:31

    So many to chose from but I'm really looking forward to The Winter Wedding by Abby Clements. Sounds really good to me!
    @SheerieF
    Thank you for doing the give-away Rachel, good luck to everybody! X

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  17. Unknown27 October 2015 at 19:15

    Amazing giveaway! I'm so looking forward to Bella's Christmas Bake Off by Sue Watson, because she is a wonderful author and I absolutely love to bake, so this is the perfect book for me. Eek, this is getting me so excited about Christmas! Rosie xx
    @rosiedunningham
    www.rosebudbakes.wordpress.com

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  18. Em27 October 2015 at 22:59

    I've just finished my 7th Xmas book and it's the last week of October. It's never too early too start as there are so many good Xmas books to look forward too. I'm looking forward in particular to the new Roisin Meaney, Karen Swan and Abby Clements.

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