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Winter Games
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Winter Games is a dazzling tale of secrets and betrayal, and the perfect novel for fans of The Bolter by Frances Osborne, and all those fascinated by the Mitford sisters.Munich, 1936. She doesn't know it, but eighteen-year old Daphne Linden has a seat in the front row of history. Along with her best friend, Betsy Barton-Hill, and a whole bevy of other young English upper-class girls, Daphne is in Bavaria to improve her German, to go to the Opera, to be 'finished'. It may be the Third Reich, but another war is unthinkable, and the girls are having the time of their lives. Aren't they?London, 2006. Seventy years later and Daphne's granddaughter, Francie Fitzsimon has all the boxes ticked: large flat, successful husband, cushy job writing up holistic spas . . . The hardest decision she has to make is where to go for brunch - until, that is, the discovery of a photograph of Daphne sends her on a quest to discover what really happened to her grandmother in Germany, all those years ago.A dazzling tale of secrets and betrayal, Winter Games is powerful novel of innocent lives caught up in the march of history.'Johnson has a brilliant eye for the telling specifics . . . She is a natural comic writer and has a breezy, Mitfordian tone that makes you laugh at the same time as wincing in recognition . . . To write an entertaining romp set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany is a tricky feat to pull off. Yet Johnson has done it - and done it in style' Observer'A rip-roaring read' Evening Standard'There's never a dreary moment in this blast of a book . . . Johnson's descriptions are irresistibly exuberant . . . As addictively, fizzily invigorating as the Alpine air itself' Daily Mail'Johnson delivers a genuine sense of time and place . . . there isn't a dull sentence in this sure-footed novel' Jenny Colgan, Telegraph'An excellent romp. Full of 'tally-ho' Mitfordian charm . . . a witty, fast read' Red'Excellent on period detail, the blundering innocent abroad and young heartbreak' Sunday Times'The Jane Austen of W11' ScotsmanRachel Johnson is a journalist who has written two previous novels and two volumes of diaries. The Mummy Diaries, Notting Hell, Shire Hell and A Diary of The Lady are all available now from Penguin.
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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This is a combination bucket list and shit I need to get done in December but you know I'll create a bingo board for it

#wintergames #snowflakesquad

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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169 words for the first #wintergames game

#snowflakesquad

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kay.the.bibliophile
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hello #SantaBookshELVES I was able to finish my first book of the #WinterGames this book was an amazing first read of the holiday season. I can't wait to read some more books. @peanutnine 🎄🎅🦌❤️❄️

peanutnine Woohoo! Awesome 💕❄️🎄 5d
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Jerdencon
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Bookwormjillk We have the same Noel ornament with our names on it 1w
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peanutnine
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Happy December Elves! Here's our first weekly game for #WinterGames - 10 points per word with unlimited potential! ❄️😄 Have fun!

@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile
#SantasBookshELVES

Deblovestoread Yay! I love the games! ❄️☃️🎄 1w
mcipher Do we post in the comments or just make our own list in the tracking sheet? 1w
peanutnine @mcipher keep a list on your own throughout the week and you can post when you're done 👍🏼 1w
Andrew65 Thanks 😁 1w
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Clwojick
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hey #TeamEvergreen! We‘ve got our first weekly game! 10pts per word, unlimited answers available! Good luck!💚🌲

🌲 @TEArificbooks @Larkken @LizPixie @Jadams1776 @vonnie862 @PathfinderNicole @skygoddess1 @AsYouWish 🎄

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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#snowflakesquad here is the first game for #wintergames

Come up with as many winter/holiday themed words as possible. Infinite points available so go bonkers!

@BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ @faranae

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Andrew65
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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This is my provisional stack for #WinterGames but know there will be others I read not on this list, and some on this list I‘m sure I won‘t get to. Let‘s do this everybody. ‘It‘s Christmas‘

@Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Peanutnine @Andrew65 @5280reader @Kay.the.bibliophile
#SantasBookshELVES

DieAReader Looks great!❤️‍🔥😉🤓📚 1w
Andrew65 @DieAReader Should keep me out of mischief 😂 1w
DieAReader @Andrew65 😂What‘s the fun in that😏 We all need a bit of trouble to keep things interesting😉 1w
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LiseWorks Looks like my list lol 1w
Andrew65 @LiseWorks Great minds think alike 😂 1w
Andrew65 @DieAReader 😂😂😂 I‘ll try my best! 1w
DieAReader @Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES & I can for sure cheer you on too😏😂🤫 1w
dabbe So Christmasy! 🤩🤩🤩 1w
Andrew65 @dabbe I think it must be Christmas 😂 Used the source word of Christmas for most of them. 😂 1w
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Your reviews always add books to my next year's #WinterGames TBR 😂 1w
candc320 That‘s a great list!! 1w
Deblovestoread Looks like a lot of lovely cozy holiday reading ahead. Enjoy ❄️☃️ 1w
Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks 😂😂😂 I think that happens to a lot of us. 1w
Andrew65 @candc320 Thanks, hopefully a good month of reading 😁 1w
peanutnine These all look so good and cozy! ☺️ 1w
Andrew65 @Deblovestoread @Peanutnine
‘Tis the season to be cozy
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
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5280reader Excited to hear your thoughts on these! Enjoy! 1w
julieclair Yay! Great list! 1w
Andrew65 @julieclair Thanks, just need to find time to read them 😳 Not managed that much today yet. 1w
Andrew65 @5280reader Thanks, I hope to. 😁 1w
julieclair @Andrew65 I feel your pain! 🤣 1w
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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It's nearly time for #wintergames to start #snowflakesquad Are you ready?

Sorry, I haven't been very active. I've had a cough for the last two weeks and I'm still pretty exhausted.

1) Something short, I've got a few KU romances under 200 pages

2) I'm working in the morning and then I'm probably sleeping! 🤣 I've got to post the #castthedie rolls

3) Wrapping presents because I've forgotten what I've bought people

Faranae I hope you feel better soon! And I should probably figure out gifts myself... 1w
Ash.on.the.line Hope you feel better soon! I can‘t wait! 1w
Jari-chan Hope you're feeling better soon 🙏 1w
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LiseWorks
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hey #TeamReindeerGamers Last day to get those #EarlyBirdPoints #WinterGames officially starts tomorrow. I will be posting the first game for week one in the morning. Don't forget to tag me with your photo challenges, your reads, and keep your eyes peeled for the #BuddyReads Keep track of those points. @Clwojick @StayCurious 🎄🎁⬇️

JessClark78 I posted my December TBR yesterday. Did you get the tag for it? 1w
LiseWorks @JessClark78 I did. I liked it. You give yourself 25 pts for posting that for #EarlyBird pts. 1w
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aperfectmjk I think I'm looking forward to Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs the most. The reviews say it's pretty fun. 1w
aperfectmjk Almost finished with my TBR, I'll have it posted today. 1w
LiseWorks @aperfectmjk 😉il have to check that book you mentioned 1w
Bluebird I‘m most looking forward to Iron Flame. I started it today and am loving it so far.! 1w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Aaaand here‘s the companion bingo board, long dark nights. I love a dark Christmas, I love horror and folklore and spooky things waiting in forests. I‘d love if anyone wanted to join me for #wintergames 🌲🌲🌲

Q84 I may. Well see what I come across. 1w
LiseWorks I have this one to do for #WinterGames for sure 1w
Larkken I have been trying to put some wintry horror on my list! Awesome! 1w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Just a reminder for anyone looking for #wintergames bingo boards or readathons that my Bright Cold Days bingo is all about bright snow, family, togetherness and food and the companion bingo board is all about long dark nights, ghosts and storms. I‘m excited to see what people come up with to fit these! I‘d love for anyone to participate 🥰

AnnR I will try one but am trying to decide which one best fits my reading choices. Hmmm... Maybe I'll just do both bingo boards and see which one works out. 1w
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peanutnine
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Aaaand here's my #WinterGames TBR list! The font is tiny because I screenshot my spreadsheet and I know there's no way I'll read them all but I'm a massive mood reader and I need options! #SantasBookshELVES 🎄📚💖

5280reader Love it! So many options! 2w
Andrew65 Wow! What is the colour coding on the book titles for? 1w
peanutnine @Andrew65 colors mostly indicate where I can borrow from or if I've already put a hold at the library, plus various other things 1w
Andrew65 @peanutnine Love the organisation! 1w
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bekakins
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Final #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo of 2023 😱

Tagging others in this post cos I signed up to #wintergames last week and haven‘t been tagged in any posts so just wanted to check I‘m not too late and can join in 🙏🎄

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2w
Clwojick Hey! I just double checked, and you were added to @Emilymdxn team! Check out her profile for team posts and event info. I know some notifications & tags aren‘t going through, so I‘m glad you reached out! ☺️ 2w
Emilymdxn Hi there! I‘m so sorry I must have missed you off my tag list - really really sorry about that. Most of my posts over the last few week have been winter games info stuff so you can have a scroll through those and I‘ll tag you in a couple now 🥰 2w
bekakins @Clwojick @Emilymdxn thank you both!! 😁 2w
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LiseWorks
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hey #TeamReindeerGamers. 3 more days, and the games begin. I hope you have been doing your #EarlyBird and keeping track of those points. Here is the #WinterGames #WordSearch for all those books you are going to read in Dec. Each word you find is worth 10 pts each. @annahenke @kezzlou85 @JessClark78 @Karons1 @TorieStorieS @MatchlessMarie @aperfectmjk @Bluebird

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thebacklistbook
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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AmandaBlaze Thanks for the picks! (edited) 2w
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Sorry this has gone up late, I‘ve been ill or week and mostly been sleeping.

You‘ll have been tagged in a comment with the name of the Litsy user you are picking for, their list, and how many books you can pick, for example;

@PuddleJumper - Pigpen_Reads (LINK) 5

Puddlejumper is picking 5 books for Pigpen_Reads from the provided link.

You have until Thursday December 30th to pick the books and post them.

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PuddleJumper @BarkingMadRead - MatchlessMarie ttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list/9622268?shelf=snowed-in-2023&sort=date_added&order=d 5 2w
PuddleJumper @thebacklistbook You've not been forgotten, just having a few issues with the list you're picking from. I'll tag you when its working. Thanks! 2w
AnnR Hope you feel better soon! 🎄🤗🎅 2w
PuddleJumper @AnnR Thank you! 2w
Read4life Feel better soon, Jo 💙 Thanks for organizing this. 2w
Deblovestoread Thank you! Hope you feel better soonest! 2w
Ruthiella Hope you feel better soon! 🤒❤️ 2w
TheAromaofBooks Thank you so much, Jo!!! Hope you are feeling better soon!! 2w
Pigpen_Reads Thank you! I hope you feel better soon! 2w
jenniferw88 Hi @bekakins ! I've got rid of my Goodreads account, so can you either send me the list at irene_gulliver@yahoo.co.uk or share it on Litsy, please, so that I can choose your 10 books? Many thanks! Sorry to be a pain! 2w
thebacklistbook Just a thought but please share public shelves. Makes this a lot easier. @PuddleJumper the shelf is not publicly viewable. 2w
AmandaBlaze @thebacklistbook I was working with @PuddleJumper on that. On my side everything was set to Anyone can view. It was still listed as private. I changed it to Goodreads members and PuddleJumper could access it. I can try flipping it back to anyone for you, but I think it just might be an error on my page.
Accepted your request @thebacklistbook. Hopefully that works. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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thebacklistbook It's all good we'll get it figured out. 2w
thebacklistbook I'm in! Had to refresh the app a couple times but I got it to work for me. 2w
bekakins @jenniferw88 sure - I‘ve popped them onto a Google sheet - let me know of any issues viewing! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1juwAbaFjjYf_ZX9O-DtqQogShPvn2cGsy5yyjrq-... 2w
jenniferw88 @bekakins thanks, opened fine - will post shortly. 2w
sblbooks Thank you, and just to clarify we need to have this posted by November 30th? 2w
PuddleJumper @sblbooks Yes, if that's possible. I understand I was late getting it up which cost people the weekend. As close as you can works fine 2w
julieclair Thank you for hosting this fun event! Sure hope you feel better soon. 💙 2w
Clwojick @Roary47 not sure if GR is glitching on you too? I know @AmandaBlaze was having issues. I did send a friend request, but for now I can‘t access your profile or shelf. Let me know when to try again, or if you want to send the list a different way. Whatever works for you! 2w
Roary47 @Clwojick Sorry I just got back from break and naturally with 3 weeks left of the semester I have students worried about their grades. 😅 2w
Clwojick @Roary47 Not a problem! 😊 2w
julieclair I have not yet received my picks - not a big deal, I know it‘s a busy time of year for everyone - but I do want to participate, especially for the extra Winter Games points. 😉 So just a heads up that I am going to use a randomizer to pick my books. 🙂 If my match does post at a later time, I‘ll switch over to their choices. 1w
PuddleJumper @julieclair Sorry about that! I'll do a check in today as I think a few people haven't posted. 1w
PuddleJumper Just checking in and making sure I haven't missed anyone - @aperfectmjk @TheAromaofBooks have you had your books posted? 1w
PuddleJumper @aperfectmjk @TheAromaofBooks The books for you to read. Sorry, brain isn't firing right 1w
TheAromaofBooks Yes!! I got mine several days ago so I am all set!! Thank you for checking!! 1w
aperfectmjk Yes, I received mine. 6d
PuddleJumper @aperfectmjk Ok great! ❤️❤️ 6d
PuddleJumper @julieclair I haven't heard back from your picker. I can pick your books if you would like 6d
julieclair @PuddleJumper No worries. I used a randomizer to pick 5 books, so I‘m all set. Thanks for offering, though. 😁🥰 6d
PuddleJumper @julieclair ❤️❤️ 6d
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Texreader
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Reposting for all those wanting to play the #wintergamesatoz #wgatoz bingo for #wintergames.

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Nessavamusic
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hey team! Here‘s a bit about me:
1. I‘m excited for a super fun staff party at my school. #litsyteachers
2. Sharing my reading adventures, the games and a few holiday movies!
3. On my comfy couch, with a fuzzy blanket, a dog on my lap and a great book. Alternatively, listening to an audiobook while crafting.
#wintergames #snowangels

@emilymdxn @kwmg40 @texreader @5feet.of.fury @sblbooks @msradiosilence

Emilymdxn Audiobooks while crafting sounds like a great plan ❄️❄️❄️ and I love ALL Christmas movies 2w
kwmg40 I also love listening to audiobooks while crafting or cooking! 2w
CogsOfEncouragement I‘ve got some crafts I hope to complete too. 2w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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One more bingo board for #wintergames that I'm reposting for team #snowangels! This one is hosted by the wonderful @alldebooks and is a board for short stories so it should be super easy to fit quick little reads on these themes in. I have a lot of Christmas ghost story collections and all Carol Ann Duffy's little Christmas books so I'm veeeery excited. #midwintersolaceshortstoryboard

AllDebooks Awww, thanks 😊 Should be a fun, easy board to fill 😅 2w
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MsRadioSilence
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hey #teamsnowangels!

1. I‘m neopagan, so lighting candles on Yule is always a good time. My boyf has also found out about Jolabokaflod and we‘re gonna start this year since we‘re currently long distance.

2. Finishing out 2023 strong! I‘ve hit a slump this month that I‘m excited to crawl out of.

3. Picture this: a bay window seat, it‘s snowing. My cat on my lap, so many blankets. A snack board and some eggnog. And I‘m off work. Heaven lol

Airykah13 I love eggnog! 2w
Texreader ❤️❤️❤️ 2w
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Emilymdxn The Yule candles and jolabokaflod sound amazing! I hope the post serves you well 🥰🥰🥰 2w
kwmg40 Jolabokaflod sounds like such a wonderful tradition! 2w
CogsOfEncouragement Books, blankets, snacks! Yes please. 2w
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Texreader
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hello #snowangels teammates! I look forward to reading everyone‘s responses.

1) Little Christmas Eve-a Norwegian tradition my husband brought with him when he immigrated-where we celebrate by opening one present, opening presents on Christmas Eve, and stocking stuffers on Christmas morning
2) I ❤️ spelling as many words as possible!
3) Cozy PJs, drinking hot chocolate with my 🐈‍⬛ in my lap, with some good music in the background
#wintergames

kwmg40 Little Christmas Eve sounds like a nice way to start the festivities early! 2w
CogsOfEncouragement Very sweet. 2w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Ahoy #snowangels! We've got another photo challenge coming up for December and I am so excited to come up with some bookish photos for these prompts!

Thank you so much @eggs and @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for hosting 😍

#wintergames

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sblbooks
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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@Emilymdxn #WinterGames #SnowAngels

1 spending time with family, watching the Christmas play at Church, eating all the snacks.

2 seeing what everyone else is reading, the photo challenges.

3 the window seat on a train would be amazing, I'm usually in my recliner under a blanket.

Emilymdxn I totally agree with you about window seats on trains! 2w
kwmg40 I love reading on trains too! 2w
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Emilymdxn
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Hi #snowangels ❄️❄️❄️ we‘re so close to #wintergames so I thought it would be nice to get to know each other a little! I just watched my first Christmas movies of the season yesterday so I‘m very in the mood!

1. I have so many! I have a lot of traditions with different friends, my partner, and my family. My best bookish one is my big annual Foyles trip with my friend Mollie.

2. I 💚 the word search and trying to track 500 bingo boards

Emilymdxn 3. I think my dream winter reading session would be reading ghost stories in bed with a huge storm outside 🌨️🌨️🌨️ 2w
CogsOfEncouragement I looked up Foyles and it looks amazing. What a lovely tradition. 2w
Emilymdxn @CogsOfEncouragement it‘s really magical! We go for hours then have lunch and it‘s invariably very expensive and very wonderful 2w
Emilymdxn @bekakins here‘s the getting to know you post game for team snow angels! 2w
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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This is my TBR for #wintergames I might read them, I might get distracted and read other stuff but this is what I've got ready to go on my kindle

I'm really looking forward to The Christmas Bones which looks like a fun paranormal type book

#snowflakesquad

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Here is the photo challenge for #wintergames You get 5pts per book entry and 15pts for any book you read that matches a prompt

If you post 4 books with red covers then that is 20pts. If you read all 4 books then that's an extra 60pts.

#snowflakesquad @BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ @Faranae

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Julsmarshall
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Morning team #restinggrinchface ! Here are the details of this year‘s #wintergames #photochallenge! It‘s 10 points per photo entry, and you can post more than one photo per day if you have photos that meet the prompt! Get an additional 5 points if the picture you post has a bookish theme and if a book you read in the month matches one of these prompts, you get 15 bonus points. @Airykah13 @Sarahreadstoomuch @AmandaBlaze @katiekat311 @Bookworm54

AmandaBlaze @Julsmarshall A quick question regarding points, do short stories still earn the same amount as a book like they did in the Scarathlon? Thanks! 2w
Julsmarshall @AmandaBlaze They sure do! Children‘s books count as well! 2w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Ahoy #snowangels ❄️ here‘s the details of this years #wintergames photo challenge! It‘s 10 points per photo entry, and you can post more than one pic per day if you have enough pics that meet the prompt! There‘s an additional 5 points I‘d the pic you post has a bookish theme.

Also, if a book you read in the month matches one of these prompts, you get 15 bonus points.

Wooooo points!

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Here is #wintergames point break down #snowflakesquad

There is a GDrive folder with all the information, bingo boards, and readathons. It's being added to all the time;

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-26swMkbuvxBAsd05ihAyiDGiCho997L

@BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ @faranae

PuddleJumper @Maggie4483 Here is the points break down. I know it's a lot to take in. There is a tracker floating around that has all this inputted, it might be in the shared drive. Let me check 1w
PuddleJumper @Maggie4483 In the Google Drive there is a folder called trackers, there are points trackers in there that you can copy and use 1w
Maggie4483 @PuddleJumper - thank you so much!!! I should have paid closer attention! 1w
PuddleJumper @Maggie4483 It's easy to do. There are so many posts going out 1w
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kay.the.bibliophile
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I'm so looking forward to the #WinterGames this year. Here is my #TBR for my team #SantaBookshELVES @peanutnine

peanutnine Great choices! Love all the Debbie Macomber! 💖 These would be perfect for my #HolidayRomanceReadathon and bingo 😉🎄❤️ 3w
kay.the.bibliophile @peanutnine thank you 🤗 I'm a big fan of Debbie Macomber and I enjoy reading all of her Christmas books ❤️ 3w
AnnR Cute pic. 🙂🎄 3w
kay.the.bibliophile @AnnR thank you 🤗 2w
5280reader Looks like a great list! Enjoy! 2w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Ahoy #snowangels ❄️ here‘s the full breakdown of what‘s worth what points for the #wintergames this year! There‘s quite a lot to take in so please do ask me any questions if you have any, I‘m here to help 🥰

Texreader Great!! 3w
Texreader I am so looking forward to playing #wintergames with you for the #snowangels! Thanks for being our team captain! ❄️ 👼 3w
Emilymdxn @bekakins and here‘s the total points breakdown for the month! Give me a shout if you have any questions and illl make sure you‘re on my copy list for team members going forwards 2w
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peanutnine
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Alrighty Elves, here's the official points breakdown for #WinterGames ❄️
Keep track of your points through the month, there will be two points check-ins where you'll submit your points to me so I can tally our team total. (Sarah- notice the dates have changed from what I told you before)

Check out all the fun bingo boards, events, and trackers on the google drive:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-26swMkbuvxBAsd05ihAyiDGiCho997L

peanutnine Oh and each team read will be worth 50 points this year. Let me know if you have any questions! @Deblovestoread @Blerdgal_fenix @mcipher @candc320 @TheAromaofbooks @Andrew65
#SantasBookshELVES
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Patchshank Is it too late to sign up? 3w
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TheAromaofBooks Yay thank you!! This point date division actually does make more sense - thanks for pointing it out!! If anyone wants a copy of my Excel points tracker, let me know!! 3w
Patchshank Signed up. Thank you! 3w
peanutnine @TheAromaofBooks you should be able to add files to the google drive if you'd like to share it there @Patchshank yay! You're welcome 🤗 3w
Patchshank I forgot to ask if the rules are the same as previous years. Mostly do short stories still the same amount of points as books and does reading for reading challenges still double your points? Or whatever it was. I don't remember now. 3w
peanutnine @Patchshank short stories count for book points. You get 10 points for each hour read during each readathon, which you can stack multiple 3w
Patchshank Maybe the point stacking is what I'm trying to think of. I knew there was something extra with the reading challenges. I didn't do this last year so my memory is a bit fuzzy. Thank you! 3w
peanutnine @Patchshank you're welcome 🤗 3w
mcipher My first year and I have to say I‘m a little overwhelmed! I may not be racking up points because of that 😅 2w
peanutnine @mcipher don't stress too much! The point is to get in the holiday spirit, interact on Litsy a bit, and mostly just have fun! Focus on reading and pick maybe one or two extra activities that you'd like to try but only do what makes you happy! The points aren't as important as enjoying yourself ☺️ 2w
mcipher @peanutnine ❤️ Thanks! That makes it better! 😆 2w
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5feet.of.fury
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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#Wintergames #TBR @Emilymdxn
The TBR is a little bit murder heavy 😂 but got a couple fantasy books & a wintery fairytale in there. Top 2 are ebooks, audiobook choices on the right including our team Buddy read N0S4A2 (which I started watching but never read)

@kwmg40 @Texreader @Nessavamusic @sblbooks @MsRadioSilence @CogsOfEncouragement

BarkingMadRead Ohhhhhh Nos4a2 was sooooo good 3w
5feet.of.fury @BarkingMadRead yay! I hope so because it‘s a long one! 3w
CogsOfEncouragement I really enjoyed Rock Paper Scissors. (edited) 3w
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5feet.of.fury @CogsOfEncouragement nice! I haven‘t read any of hers but I have heard good things! 3w
Emilymdxn I am personally always in favour of a murder heavy tbr ❄️❄️❄️ 3w
Texreader I am so looking forward to playing #wintergames with you for the #snowangels! ❄️ 👼 3w
5feet.of.fury @Emilymdxn I read so much fantasy this month… I‘m ready for it 🔪❄️ 3w
Nessavamusic Love it! 2w
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Last one for today! #wintergames Christmas ornament hunt

10 points per ornament found. This one runs all through December and you can post the photos whenever

#snowflakesquad @BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Another challenge running through #wintergames #selfiescavengerhunt

Post photos of yourself doing any of the listed things. You can post them whenever you like and do as many as you like or none of them. It is completely optional

#snowflakesquad @BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Festive word search! This runs all through #wintergames

Find as many of these words in your reads. Each one will be worth 10 points and it's unlimited points.

#snowflakesquad @BarkingMadRead @Maggie4483 @Ash.on.the.line @Marmie7 @Nazgul93 @Crazycatperson @ImperfectCJ

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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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#wintergames is nearly here! There are a few early bird points up for grabs #snowflakesquad

You might want to get a tracker going to record your points! I've just repurposed my #scarathlon one 😅

Full information about points and games and stuff will be coming in the future

BarkingMadRead I love reading Skipping Christmas every year! 3w
PuddleJumper @BarkingMadRead I've not read that one, I'll have to check it out! 3w
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BarkingMadRead It‘s the book that they based Christmas with the Kranks on. So so good! 3w
willaful I'm all discombobulated because I keep thinking you're still my teamlader, PJ! 🥴 3w
PuddleJumper @willaful 🤣🤣 it's not long since #scarathlon finished! It does feel weird tagging different people 3w
Faranae @willaful It's going to get even more confusing because PuddleJumper is now *my* teamleader. 😂 3w
willaful Curse you @Faranae ! And have fun! 😁 3w
Faranae I know my most anticipated read should be something new or at least that I've never read before, but I'm really looking forward to reading “Lady Susan“ aloud on my Twitch channel. I made all these character cards from 1795 fashion plates so viewers can remember who each letter is between as we read them. 3w
PuddleJumper @Faranae That sounds amazing! 3w
Ash.on.the.line I‘m looking forward to Three Holidays and a Wedding it sounds promising. 😄 2w
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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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One more #wintergames info post from me tonight team #snowangels 🎄 sorry for blowing up your notifications! You get 10 points each for pictures of festive ornaments that fit any of these categories - I‘ve already started gathering some pics from shops around London now all the Christmas displays are out!

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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Ahoy #snowangels! The #selfiescavengerhunt is running again for this year‘s #wintergames so you might want to screenshot or take a note of this and look for opportunities to take selfies in these festive situations! You‘ll be seeing a lot of my face in December that‘s for sure 😊

@Clwojick @StayCurious

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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Hello team #snowangels 🎄 I‘m gonna be sharing a few posts of info about this year‘s #wintergames which you‘re welcome to screenshot or copy to put somewhere you can refer to later. We don‘t have the full breakdown for what‘s gonna be worth what points yet but I can answer any other questions you have!

Early bird points are a great opportunity to get a jump start and sort out how you‘re gonna track your points. I use a google sheet which I

Emilymdxn recommend but you can use a notebook or your phone - whatever works for you! 3w
CogsOfEncouragement I read Winter Street last year and really enjoyed it. So looking forward to book 2. 3w
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Emilymdxn @CogsOfEncouragement that‘s a great choice!! I‘d say I‘m most excited for the buddy read I selfishly picked cause I was so excited to read it lol 3w
sblbooks I'm looking forward to reading 3w
Texreader I‘m most looking forward to Jodi Taylor‘s annual short story release on Christmas Day. This year it‘s called 3w
Nessavamusic My most anticipated read is 2w
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PuddleJumper
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Welcome to #snowflakesquad for the 2023 #wintergames

I am your team leader this year. Follow me for updates and information as we‘ve got a lot of winter fun coming soon!

The two team reads are How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow and The 12 Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. You get 50 points if you read one of these books.

There is also a team film this year which is Arthur Christmas (one of my favourite Christmas films!)

BarkingMadRead I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen Arthur Christmas 😳 I can‘t wait! 3w
Ash.on.the.line Yay can‘t wait! I‘m setting up my spreadsheets already! 😁 3w
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PuddleJumper @BarkingMadRead I hope you enjoy it! 3w
PuddleJumper @Ash.on.the.line Nice! I've not got my tracker going yet. Still compiling a list of readathons and bingos! 3w
AmandaBlaze I signed up on the first day and don't have a home yet. Should I resubmit? 3w
PuddleJumper @AmandaBlaze Not all the team leaders have posted yet. You've been placed in a team so you'll get tagged soon. Some of us were just a bit eager! 🤣 3w
AmandaBlaze Ah, OK. Thanks! 3w
Faranae Yay! I didn't sign up too late! Excited to be on the team and do a litsy holiday event for the first time. :3 3w
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Pigpen_Reads
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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I've signed up and am so excited! Bring on #wintergames!

@StayCurious @Clwojick

Clwojick Woohoo! 1mo
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kelli7990
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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I found out about this event that‘s happening in December. This sounds like fun. I signed up for it. This will be my first time participating. I‘m not ready for Christmas yet. I still want to read spooky books. If I want to, I can read them during Christmas. At my house, my mom and I don‘t start decorating for Christmas until after Thanksgiving.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmlwTZhimnpp8m1oEETyMCIsDbgBK3JwuKu0TD...

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Liatrek
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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YAY!!!! Just signed up 🎄🎄🎄🎄🤶🏽so excited #WINTERGAMES @Clwojick @StayCurious https://forms.gle/p6XCtCRVMMLbYDwH8

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Lizpixie
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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I know you've all been waiting for this! #WinterGames 2023 sign ups are NOW OPEN! Please share to spread the word. Can't wait to get the festive party started!
https://forms.gle/p6XCtCRVMMLbYDwH8

@Clwojick @StayCurious

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Emilymdxn
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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If anyone else is feeling #scarathlon withdrawal already (I know I am) it‘s never too early to sign up and get excited for this year‘s #wintergames

I love every single thing shout Christmas and when I‘m wrapping my presents with a terrible holiday Rom com on i love having my winter games spreadsheet open and my points stacking up! @StayCurious @Clwojick

Clwojick Thanks for sharing! 1mo
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dabbe
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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And, here comes the next one! Reposting for @Clwojick and @StayCurious. ⛄️

“I know you‘ve all been waiting for this! #WinterGames 2023 sign ups are NOW OPEN! Please share to spread the word. Can‘t wait to get the festive party started! 💚“

https://forms.gle/p6XCtCRVMMLbYDwH8

BarkingMadRead Hooray!! 1mo
Clwojick Thanks for sharing! 1mo
dabbe @BarkingMadRead 🖤🎃🖤 1mo
dabbe @Clwojick 🖤🎃🖤 1mo
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Clwojick
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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I know you‘ve all been waiting for this! #WinterGames 2023 sign ups are NOW OPEN! Please share to spread the word. Can‘t wait to get the festive party started! 💚

https://forms.gle/p6XCtCRVMMLbYDwH8

katiekat311 I just said “YES!”, out loud. Done 😍 1mo
JenReadsAlot Awesome! 1mo
Deblovestoread Yay!! 1mo
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kelli7990 This sounds like fun. I just signed up. I‘ve never participated before. 1mo
Cupcake12 Just signed up x 1mo
Lizpixie Signed up as soon as I saw this!🙌❄️♥️💚 1mo
vonnie862 Yes!!!! 1mo
melissajayne Signed up. 1mo
Traci1 Yay! 1mo
AllDebooks YES!!! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!!! 1mo
Airykah13 Ahhh I just saw this!! 3w
Captivatedbybooks I cant remember if i signed up. I believe i did is there a way to find out? 3w
Clwojick @Captivatedbybooks As of two days ago, no. But if you‘ve signed up since then, disregard. I only go in every few days to sort the new additions. 😊 3w
Captivatedbybooks @Clwojick oh okay i signed up if there is still room if not ill wait for next year. Thank you for checking 3w
Captivatedbybooks Im on a team!!!!! YAY!!!! 3w
DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES Here‘s the sign-up link! 3w
kay.the.bibliophile Yay!!! I'm so excited, I just signed up 3w
RedxoHearts Hey I just wanted to check and see if my sign up had gone through. Not rushing yall I know you're busy. My computer was just acting up so wasn't sure if it went through @Clwojick @Staycurious 2w
Clwojick @RedxoHearts hey! I tagged you in your team post, #RestingGrinchFace! 💚💚 (edited) 2w
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LitsyEvents
Winter Games | Rachel Johnson
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Repost for @Clwojick & @StayCurious

We are sad to announce that due to personal schedules, this years #WinterGames will be cancelled. Unfortunately we simply won‘t be able to host the event, and give it all the effort and attention it deserves. We are so sorry, as we know many of you look forward to it each year, but we‘ll will be back at it in 2023. Best of luck with your end of year reading goals, and we wish you the happiest of holidays. ❤️

KristiAhlers Awe hope everything will be okay and that y‘all enjoy the rest of the year. Hugs to you both. 13mo
bthegood @Clwojick @StayCurious get rest, get caught up on your lives and enjoy your holidays - thank you for hosting in the past and for hosting #Scarathlon - ❄️ 13mo
Avanders 👆🏽👆🏽 same! ♥️ 13mo
BethM Same! All the love 13mo
Linsy @Clwojick @StayCurious We love you!!! 13mo
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