I promised myself I wouldn’t file another Sunday Salon post unless I had something worthwhile to write about, and so far I’ve stuck to that promise. However I couldn’t let the Sunday before Christmas pass, without taking the time and opportunity to pass on my Christmas wishes to all of my warm and dear friends in the bookish community. I was going to treat you to a picture of myself in all of my Christmas regalia but my new friend Edgar insisted that he hog the limelight instead (and he can be quite insistent when he wants to be..[rolls eyes]..), so I give you Edgar, who as you can see, took the time to don his winter gear in order to give your eyes a bit of seasonal delight. Doesn’t he look great? [whispers]..please tell him he does or I won’t hear the end of it! 
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So what special things are you guys getting up to over the Christmas period? Briefly, aside from spending some quality time with my family which I’m really excited about, I’m going to be finishing up on my mini Niccolò Ammaniti reading special. I was reading I’m Not Scared as part of my ’50 Novel’ reading challenge anyway (HERE’S my ‘forethoughts), but I had the good fortune of receiving an advance copy from the publisher of Niccolò’s latest novel The Crossroads (released in its translated form in the UK next month), so I’ve doubled it up with I’m Not Scared, and created a mini reading special for myself…yay! )
I’ve actually finished reading I’m Not Scared already, and I loved it (more in my afterthoughts soon), so I’m now starting on the new one. However I think I’m going to finish The Crossroads reasonably quickly over the holidays giving me loads more reading time. So in addition to finishing an important ARC novel as well, I’ll hopefully be ticking off a bunch of other titles in my ‘50 Novels’ list. I will also, of course, be continuing to work my way through my other short-story reading challenges as well. So good reading times ahead and who knows what other great reads Mr. Claus may be dropping down the chimney? Oh, I’m excited!! )
Well all that remains then is to close with my raison d’être for this post in the first place – to pass on my Christmas well-wishes. So I’d like to to wish a very, very happy Christmas to each and every one of you and may all of your bookish wishes comes true, and you receive the books and book-related gifts your heart has been yearning for. For those not celebrating Christmas at this time, may you also have a fun and peaceful end to the year, one that’s filled with copious amounts of book-reading goodness!
**This post has been specifically written for Sunday Salon participation**
About Rob
Merry Christmas, Rob!
Of course, Edgar looks marvelous in front of stacks of books!
I’m finishing off a book challenge over the holidays. I already finished my challenge to myself. I finished the 165th book for the year yesterday. My goal was to read one more than last year. But, my niece challenged me and she said she could read more than I did this year. And, I know she’s going to make it. Elizabeth is in third grade, and she’s been doing some heavy duty reading. So, finishing the year on a strong note is important for both of us. I’m hoping for a good amount of reading time over the holidays.
I hope you enjoy the end of the year with some good reading time.
Merry Christmas to you too! I love the picture of Edgar. He looks great!
Happy Christmas, Rob! Edgar looks fantastic.
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Thanks for all your well wishes guys and thank heavens you all complimented Edgar. He’s over the moon, quite literally, or at least he will be once he’s made a phone call to Hans Pfaall
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Lesa – I’M IN AWE!!! 165 books in one year!!! Kind of makes my 50 novel challenge look puny and insignificant. You’re amazing and so’s your daughter. Well done! Well done! Well done!