11 Things This Week

I’m bringing back these weekly posts that link up to all the #bookishness and #seasonalvibes that inspired me over the past week because I just missed checking in here in a more personal way.

ONE+ There’s so much theme reading going on this month and it’s not too late to participate.

TWO+ The last day to vote in the Semi-Final round of the Goodreads Choice Awards is today, November 15th. The final round will be Nov. 17-30 and winners will be announced on Dec. 8th.

THREE+ Other book awards announced this month – Souvankham Thammavongsa Wins the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize and Winners of the 2020 World Fantasy Award.

FOUR+ Barnes and Noble Best Books of the Year 2020 and Publisher’s Weekly Best Books of 2020 are already out.

FIVE+ Oprah Latest Book Club Pick: “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson … “This brilliant nonfiction work “explains why we are where we are in terms of racial injustice and inequality.” And here’s The Complete List of All 86 Books in Oprah’s Book Club.

SIX+ Have you tried Chirp? This is relatively new service offers audiobooks for purchase and have the BEST deals I’ve seen anywhere – with audiobooks less than $5 (although I’m not a fan of the name).

SEVEN+ For tracking your books consider using The 2021 Rock Your Reading Tracking Spreadsheet or the 2021 Reading Tracker – both offered by bloggers.

EIGHT+ Our Master List of 2021 Reading Challenges is not live and is being constantly updated with new challenges..

NINE+ What’s coming out on the screen next year is still in flux, but here’s 25 Books Becoming Movies and TV Series in 2021 (maybe).

TEN+ Forgive me for skipping right over US Thanksgiving and heading straight to Christmas. I promise you I’ll be thankful, gracious, cook a feast … all while watching Christmas Movies on TV Schedule.

ELEVEN+ And a shoutout to Bookmark Lit – Holidays 2020 | To Read & Watch, Readathons, Etc. We are kindred spirits in our love for the season. Guide to Holiday Movies Releasing in 2020.

How early is too early to start Christmas celebrations?