One of the things I've enjoyed most about this Christmas is the abundance of thoughtful, inspirational, and convicting posts on my daily blog-rounds. Thank you to all of you who have shared from your heart what God has taught you during this Advent season...He has taught me through you.

We've had a lovely day together, and as I end the day I have a stack of new books and music beside me, the sweet gifts of many of my loved ones. I'm compiling my list of books for next year, and these will certainly make the list:








Here's one I've been looking forward to...I am, like millions of others, smitten with Mitford and with Jan Karon...so Holly Springs has been on my wish list for months.
















This one WASN'T on my wish list, because I hadn't heard anything about it! Fortunately someone who knows me well saw it and knew it was right up my literary alley!
















This raging bestseller must be really good, because not too many people will read a thousand-page paperback. But The Papa, having already read it, recommends it highly and knows it's another one likely to captivate me!












A while back I wrote of my visit to an Indian restaurant...I came right home and put this one on my wish list :-)












And as a Food Network junkie, this is one I've been wanting for a while now. Ina is one of my favorites for her simple but elegant food and her laid-back style. I'll be reading this one in bed the next few nights!


Oh, to have unlimited time to read! What's your top pick for 2008? Share in the comments!

Labels: Books, Holidays