In the lead up to Christmas I was on kept on a strict book buying ban. Apart from being immensely difficult not to purchase a book or two, it meant I got to revisit a book I hadn't read in quite a while.

How is your new year going? Do you make resolutions? If so, how are they going? Or are you taking a different approach and wintering instead?

Today, I am foregoing my usual To Be Read Pile of the New Year in honour of the snow. Here in North Yorkshire we had a lot of snow which arrived in the early morning.

On the last day of 2024, it is lovely to be writing to you all. I have a glass of lemonade with 2 cocktail cherries by my side, a ramekin of Quality Street which I am sure is multiplying faster than a set of randy rabbits.

Welcome to Day 12 of #12booksofchristmas. During December I am sharing 12 festive reads. The idea came from the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod where a book is given on Christmas Eve

Welcome to Day 11 of #12booksofchristmas. During December I am sharing 12 festive reads. The idea came from the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod where a book is given on Christmas Eve

Welcome to Day 10 of #12booksofchristmas. During December I am sharing 12 festive reads. The idea came from the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod where a book is given on Christmas Eve

Welcome to Day 9 of #12booksofchristmas. During December I am sharing 12 festive reads. The idea came from the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod where a book is given on Christmas Eve

Welcome to Day 8 of #12booksofchristmas. During December I am sharing 12 festive reads. The idea came from the wonderful Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod where a book is given on Christmas Eve