On this episode of the Women With Books podcast, I tell you all about the best thing I published in 2020…
What Books To Read this Christmas Holiday Season!
What Holiday Book Should I read?
It’s that time of year! Time to curl up in a front of a fire – or go to bed early – with a lovely, cozy holiday book.
But there are so many! How can you choose?
I developed the Lindsay Emory Holiday Book Quiz to help you pick the perfect read this Christmas.
Get a piece of paper and a pen and answer this easy 6 question quiz!
1. My favorite holiday recipes come from …
a. Great Grandma Margaret’s time tested recipe books
b. Pinterest
c. Hallmark Home & Family
d. Nigella Lawson
2. My feelings about Emma Thompson…
a. She was iconic in Sense & Sensibility
b. She’s ruined Christmas with Last Christmas
c. Oh! She married her cute coworker, right? That actor?
d. I just love her British accent. It sounds so posh.
3. My perfect holiday season isn’t complete without…
a. Traditions like Christmas crackers, stockings & caroling
b. A re-watch of Love, Actually
c. A marathon of Hallmark movies & baking cookies
d. A charcuterie board & champagne
4. My Spotify holiday playlist includes…
a. Carols and Celtic music
b. Last Christmas by Wham!
c. All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
d. Classics by Michael Buble and Tony Bennett
5. My must-have holiday wardrobe accessory…
a. A hand-knitted Scottish wool scarf
b. A red Starbucks cup
c. A fun Christmas sweatshirt & holiday leggings
d. A French linen apron & Loro Piana sweater
6. The holiday recipe I most want to try to make:
a. A traditional figgy pudding
b. Hot chocolate spiked with Peppermint Schnapps and Godiva liqueur
c. Stuffed Caramel Pretzel Skillet Cookie (from Hallmark Channel Home & Family)
d. Martha Stewart’s classic eggnog with fresh grated nutmeg
Now review all your answers… Did you get…
Mostly A’s? You will LOVE a historical romance!
Carriages, long walks in the country and yule logs make you swoon like a debutante at a Christmas ball.
A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong – Cecilia Grant (FREE!)
How the Dukes Stole Christmas – Tessa Dare, Joanna Shupe, Sophie Jordan and Sarah MacLean
Mostly B’s? You’re a Rom Com Fan (Who’s Probably Pissed about that Last Christmas Plot Twist)
Mix meet cutes with a little banter and add a whole lot of romantic tension and that’s your recipe for a perfect holiday read…
The Island Christmas Spirit – Lindsay Emory
Royal Holiday – Jasmine Guillory
One Day in December – Josie Silver
UPDATED FOR 2020: Try the Christmas Actually anthology! 11 short holiday romantic comedies!
Mostly C’s? You’re a Tried and True Hallmark Addict
You know exactly what you want to read about - a reindeer farm, a baking contest, a small town inn. Lucky for you, I have the best Hallmark movies in book form picked out for you…
The Secret Ingredient – Nancy Naigle
Sleighbell Sweethearts – Teri Wilson
A Gingerbread Romance – Lacey Baker
Mostly D’s? You Will LOVE yourself some Designer Destination Holiday Porn
How does Christmas in Cornwall, Colorado, Nantucket, or Wales sound? You’re sure to love a literary trip to a beautiful spot where breathtaking views, charming villages and decadent dinners await…
Christmas with the Duke – Katrina Cudmore
Named of the Dragon – Susanna Kearsley
A Perfect Cornish Christmas – Phillipa Ashley
A Wedding in December – Sarah Morgan
Did I get it right? Or just mostly right? I can’t wait to hear what you’re reading and loving this season!
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Women With Books - Kerry Winfrey (Who is STILL waiting for Tom Hanks!)
A new episode of the Women With Books podcast is up!
Women With Books Podcast featuring bestselling authors Nancy Naigle & Teri Wilson.
If you listened to Episode 47, you’ll know exactly why Kerry Winfrey is on Episode 48! After a great workshop at RWA Nationals on the renaissance of romantic comedies, it was a treat to talk to Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting For Tom Hanks, which is a fantastic rom-com book!
One Click it Today!
For those who can’t get enough of romantic-comedy chat, check out Kerry’s terrific blog: A Year of Romantic Comedies (which we discuss on the podcast!)
I’d love to hear what your favorite romantic comedy movies are! Hit me up on social media or respond below!
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Kerry Winfrey and I talk about Tom Hanks movies and also Channing Tatum and John Krasinski movies.
Some links on this page may be affiliate links, which means I could receive a few coins for posting them. As always, thank you for your support and encouragement!
Women With Books - Nancy Naigle & Teri Wilson & The Rom-Com Renaissance
A new episode of the Women With Books podcast is up!
Women With Books Podcast featuring bestselling authors Nancy Naigle & Teri Wilson.
This episode was born of my love for romantic comedies and also because Nancy Naigle, Teri Wilson and I really put a lot of work into the workshop we’ll be presenting in New York at RWA Nationals. For those attending RWA, this is just the tip of the iceberg, we’ll go into a lot more details about the contents of rom com there. I had to laugh throughout this whole episode because – you’ll definitely hear it – Teri recorded this from the floor of a tire store. She was getting a flat tire replaced but like a true professional in a real-life romantic comedy, she sat down ON THE FLOOR (yes, she sent us a selfie of herself to prove it) and had this conversation with us. And then, at the end. Oh, I wish I could have kept it in but it was kind of jarring to listen to if you didn’t know this was happening, the guys at the tire store turned on her car and her audio book that she had been listening to in the car, jumped into our audio feed! It was not, thankfully, a racy or risqué part of a book or those tire repair guys’ innocent ears would have been offended, I’m sure.
We recorded this episode in the spring, so it’s fun to hear us talk about movies and books that we hadn’t seen or read yet. After Teri’s recommendation in this episode, I went immediately and got a copy of the Kerry Winfrey book, Waiting for Tom Hanks and if you follow my blog series, Best Books to Read Now, you’ll see that I too absolutely adored it. It is rom com perfection. As always, I put the links to the books discussed in the episode exclusively in my WWB newsletter, which goes out at the end of the month.
In the episode we also each listed our top 3 favorite rom com movies… and Nancy was the only rule follower who meticulously stuck with just three choices. I listed my top 3 favorites (with 2 runners up) and I thought I’d put them right here to see if you agree with me:
(In no particular order:)
When Harry Met Sally
Sweet Home Alabama
Bridget Jones’ Diary
Runners Up:
27 Dresses
While You Were Sleeping
I’d love to hear what your favorite romantic comedy movies are! Hit me up on social media or respond below!
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Teri Wilson and Nancy Naigle discuss Hallmark movies, Christmas romance and much more!
Best Books to GIVE Now - 2018 Holiday Gift Edition
Last year I selected six books that would make excellent gifts for anyone and I decided to sort-of continue the tradition this year. I’m editing the list this year to only focus on the books I think my readers would enjoy. I picked three non-fiction books and three novels that portray smart, full-hearted women who are defining their place in the world.
The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson
I was lucky to receive an advanced copy of this and I have not stopped talking about it. From the author of the “Unleashing Mr. Darcy” series (you may know them from Hallmark movies), Teri Wilson’s book about a beauty pageant is thoroughly funny, entertaining and romantic and would be perfect for teen/college aged readers on up.
Any excuse for a Miss Congeniality GIF
And this one too!
The Light Over London by Julia Kelly
So technically this book doesn’t come out until January 8, 2019 but do yourself (and the reader you love) a favor and pre-order it. It’s a fantastic story about the inspiring women who protected London during World War II and their heartbreak, sacrifice and friendships.
There are no funny GIFs about WWII and the Blitz but this one came up when I searched for “Women Fighting Nazis” so I guess it will do…
Becoming by Michelle Obama
I’ve always followed politics and probably knew of Barack Obama before a lot of people had heard of him. I remember there was a column I read about how his wife, Michelle, was far more successful and accomplished than he, and that if he were to run for President, they expected her to be the first candidate’s wife to keep her job. Of course, she ended up being a fairly traditional and active First Lady but that original impression of her always stuck with me – that she was the brains in the marriage. I am very excited to read (and give!) this memoir to learn more about this half of the former White House power couple.
Any excuse for my favorite world leader friendship GIF…
Together – Our Community Cookbook – HRH The Duchess of Sussex
When I heard about this cookbook project, I knew I would love it. It supports a community of women who banded together to provide fresh food to their neighbors after a horrific tragedy. And it was announced by The Duchess of Sussex at an event where Prince Harry was caught stealing samosas so what’s not to love? (Watch it here)
Speaking of stealing food… turnabout’s fair play…
Whiskey in a Tea Cup by Reese Witherspoon
I don’t buy every celebrity memoir, but I love the ones from celebrities I adore (usually the funny smart women – Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, Shonda Rhimes). So of course Reese Witherspoon’s book instantly made the cut. Part memoir, part lifestyle guide, it reminds me of all the quirky things about being a modern Southern woman. We may be educated, independent businesswomen, but some rules about etiquette and fashion and food are still deeply ingrained in us. This book would be a great gift to anyone who loves Elle Woods.
Any excuse for an Elle Woods quote…
The Royal Runaway
Yes, my book IS the perfect Christmas gift for your girlfriends, daughters and sisters who fell head over heels during the royal weddings in 2018. The book is a blend of mystery, adventure, and romance so there’s something for every type of reader!
Amazon || BN.Com || Simon & Schuster ||Apple || Amazon UK || Kobo
Any excuse for a royal wedding clip….
