We’re wrapping up 2017 with a Christmas Funcast. In this episode, we’re talking about our Favorite Reads from 2017 and our Bookish Christmas Wish Lists with our favorite twinnies, Erin and Jaime, from Fiction Fare. Grab a cup of holiday cheer and join us. Don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Podcast Notes
- We get started with what’s on our Bookish Christmas Wishlists!
- Books We Hope Santa Will Be Bringing to Us:
![Never Apart by Romily Bernard Never Apart by Romily Bernard](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1502138196l/33509080.jpg)
![Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1471010109l/28962906.jpg)
![Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489420853l/33784373.jpg)
![An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480964652l/32735037.jpg)
![Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1502042979l/32333246.jpg)
![Bittersweet (and the Entire True North Series) by Sarina Bowen Bittersweet (and the Entire True North Series) by Sarina Bowen](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461251916l/28161530.jpg)
![Stay by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy Stay by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1479129435l/32967547.jpg)
![Treasure Island (and the Entire Puffin + Pantone Series) by Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island (and the Entire Puffin + Pantone Series) by Robert Louis Stevenson](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500069936l/35677665.jpg)
![A Darker Shade of Magic (BN Collectors Edition) by V.E. Schwab A Darker Shade of Magic (BN Collectors Edition) by V.E. Schwab](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1502824221l/36047362.jpg)
![Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487957561l/31952703.jpg)
![Lucky in Love by Kasie West Lucky in Love by Kasie West](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496161642l/30285562.jpg)
![Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie Dao Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie Dao](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1496338822l/33958230.jpg)
![Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (illustrated edition) by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (illustrated edition) by J.K. Rowling](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1459371062l/29241319.jpg)
![Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (illustrated edition) by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (illustrated edition) by J.K. Rowling](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1489600909l/34107177.jpg)
![Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400842320l/20893527.jpg)
![Heidi by Johanna Spyri Heidi by Johanna Spyri](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400844158l/20893529.jpg)
![Under the Never Sky (UK editions) by Veronica Rossi Under the Never Sky (UK editions) by Veronica Rossi](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1356591725l/11594257.jpg)
- Everything else we mentioned on our wishlists:
- Into the Fold // December 2017 Grisha Inspired Box from IceyDesigns
- Katsa candle from IceyDesigns
- Talk Less, Smile More laptop sticker
- Passport Cover
- Tim Holtz Distress Markers
- Harry Potter travel posters
- Bookends
- Table Saw
- Flick the Wick Subscription Box
- all of the candles from Alchemy & Ink and FaerieTalesCreations
- Enamel pins from The Clever Clove
- a set of Pots & Pans
- Travel Money for ALAMW
- Hufflepuff Throw Pillow from telahmarie
- Red Rising Mug from KittenKeepDesigns
- Harry Potter Pencils from IceyDesigns
- ALL the literary scarves
- We also talked about Erin and Kassiah’s need for tools, why coloring books stress some of us out , and the magic of Gifster.
- Finally, we discuss our favorite reads in 2017:
![What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1485341737l/30199656.jpg)
![Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487081647l/33275690.jpg)
![Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500555049l/30640834.jpg)
![Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1483132546l/33643994.jpg)
![When It's Real by Erin Watt When It's Real by Erin Watt](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478017369l/30731416.jpg)
![Royally Matched and the Rest of the Royally Series by Emma Chase Royally Matched and the Rest of the Royally Series by Emma Chase](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473345329l/29991718.jpg)
![Say You'll Remember Me by Katie McGarry Say You'll Remember Me by Katie McGarry](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500739206l/35133826.jpg)
![The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476819421l/32498439.jpg)
![The Valiant by Leslie Livingston The Valiant by Leslie Livingston](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1469204120l/30375703.jpg)
![The Dark Days Pact by Alison Goodman The Dark Days Pact by Alison Goodman](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1477533390l/26061581.jpg)
![Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1475530166l/29102896.jpg)
![Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476384938l/30649795.jpg)
![Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh](https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476724612l/23308087.jpg)
We want to know what made your wishlists and top Favorites of 2018! Be sure to leave us a comment let us know all the things. Ask Us a Question or Make Suggestions via our Handy Dandy Suggestion Form and tell us who’s got you swooning here.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for listening!