For today’s theme of “books & cookies,” I’m back to finishing My Brilliant Friend, and I found these Italian cookies that go perfectly with the setting of this book.

Today on #ABookishHoliday, I was supposed to post about my “wish list.” But, you may remember that I already posted my wish list on the 15th when I decided to swap that task with the “bookish tree” task. I still don’t have my own photo of a “bookish tree” to share with you, but I like this one from one of my favorite independent bookstores, Literati in Ann Arbor, MI.

Today’s theme for #ABookishHoliday is “book and wrapping.” This is a book I’m planning on giving as a present this year. So, I thought I’d snap a photo before I wrapped it up.

On the twenty-first day of #ABookishHoliday, these are my “winter essentials:”  tea, cookies, a fun book, and a scarf. The only thing I did’t get into the photo is my little fingerless gloves.

On the twentieth day of #ABookishHoliday, the theme is “book & Christmas tree.” I’ve heard that there is a book in this package addressed to me under the Christmas tree. I can’t open it yet, but I love the wrapping.

On the nineteenth day of #ABookishHoliday the theme is “red & green.” So, I thought I’d share one of my favorite books released this year, which also happens to have a red and green cover. If you like epic fantasy, you should definitely check out this book. It has some excellent world-building and well-crafted characters. I’m hoping it’s the first in a series and the story will continue.

Day eighteen of #ABookishHoliday and it’s time for some “bookish gifts.” I think trade editions of comics make great bookish gifts. The ones pictured above are gifts I’ve received so far this year.

Comics are fun gifts for readers because they are shorter than books, they’re usually more colorful, and they are a nice change of pace for a serious reader. They also make great gifts for reluctant readers (especially young ones), and early readers (who are just figuring out that whole “words” thing). And these days, there are comics to fit any and all reading tastes. It’s not just superheros.

As for the ones above, Ms. Marvel is great for anyone who may be enjoying that new Supergirl show on TV, and age appropriate for younger readers. The two volumes of X-Force might be a good choice for someone who is really excited about the new X-Men Apocalypse movie coming out next May.

It’s day seventeen of #ABookoshHoliday and the theme is “book and ornament.” As I was leaving work today, and admiring our slightly off-beat holiday decorations in the lobby, I decided to take today’s photo of my book (still Illuminae) next to the festive tree ornamented with stuffed snow leopards. Not your traditional ornaments, or even a traditional tree, but I think it’s fantastic. (In case you’re curious, there are more snow leopards hanging out higher up in the “tree” — that’s one’s “paw” dangling down into the top of the frame.)

It’s the sixteenth day of #ABookishHoliday and the theme is “festive bookmark.” I’m not really a bookmark person. I mostly read on my Kindle. When I do read paper books, I usually just grab any random scrap of paper, or one of those annoying magazine insert cards to mark my place. But, I do have these two very festive bookmarks that my mom gave me to celebrate her favorite holiday. So, there you go. Festive bookmarks. And a cool page from Illuminae… (really enjoying this book!)