I was really disciplined because I lost my job in November (am now working again though)...but I am already looking through lists for more to buy later on, have 4 preorders arriving this month that I purchased earlier in '24.

I'm currently reading Neuromancer, the first scifi choice for our bookclub.

I think that everyone has their go-to. I read pretty much every genre, though I prefer crime (a la Christie) to the darker stuff that many enjoy.

Thrillers and action. My friend is on that same journey right now.

Is there a particular novel you're considering on the TBR? I have a NYE tradition, I pick a book from my 80s bodice ripper shelf. Today I am just finishing the last of my big reads for the year and contemplating my 25 for 2025.

I would say probably. I wonder how many are bots, or maybe sad people who have nothing better to do with their time. Me, I am focusing on which book to read next and waiting for my new job contract to arrive in my inbox!

I've had a few of those. Was followed early on by fake Kevin Costner!

I love fruitcake if it doesn't have raisins or currants in it! I personally find Christmas fruitcake too dense and heavy and always remember it being so sweet courtesy of the marzipan and royal icing. I now make an almond, sultana and cherry fruitcake which I find lighter and less overwhelming.

I love it. The more the merrier, right?

And that's why I bought more shelves, but in years gone by my book unhauls made me cry. Picture of your current shelving situation?

Thank you. I mucked it up three times, but managed to get there eventually.