From @Catsandbooks
#RiseUpReads December 2025
Three Holidays and a Wedding
by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley
Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.
2026 schedule coming soon
Have you been waiting for this announcement #AuthorAMonth readers? I've been excited since I started working on results and graphics yesterday. Here is our author lineup for 2026!
41 people voted this year. The author with the highest vote count was Amor Towles with 24. Then Martha Wells with 20.
Many of the rest each had 19.
Is there one author or book you're most excited to include in your 2026 reading plan?
From @Soubhville
Via @TheBookHippie
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3l2WmNxIOXDaPSqt6lBXYZ_XeI58M29ivxoPs...
LAST CALLLLL
#naturewintercardswap
Winter Nature Card Swap 2025
Winter is almost here! As such we are having a nature & winter themed card swap.
Sign up until November 14❄️❄️❄️❄️🩵❄️
Repost for @TexReader & @Butterfinger
#foodandlit country nominations for 2026 will be opening soon! Keep an eye out for announcements!
Want to be tagged? Let me know below in the comments or tag me!
See original post at https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2917891
Attention all #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub members!
We are about to start voting for next year's titles and are taking this opportunity to update the tag list. If you are still interested in being part of the club and want to continue to be tagged in 2026, please let us know in the comments below by next week Monday, November 17, 2025.
Thank you and happy reading!
Via @Ruthiella
INVITATION!
Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. @RaeLovestoRead and @Ruthiella are joining forces this year hosting the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge . 🔪 😱
Make a TBR of the crime fiction you want to read between November 11 and December 31.
The prompts are suggestions - follow them or go rogue! Tag us with your pile of possibilities and reviews. We want to know! Tagging those who participated last year but all are welcome. 🤗
Join us for a #KindredSpiritsChristmas as the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead reads L.M. Montgomery's cozy holiday stories, one per day, Dec. 6-25.
Almost all the stories are available online (I'll post links as applicable), and all but the first four are in the tagged book.
(Dec. 10 is ch. 25 in Green Gables and Dec. 17 is chs. 5-6 in the “Second Year“ of Windy Poplars.)
All are welcome!
Via @BarbaraJean
Via @BarbaraJean
Next up in the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead:
✍🏻One week of LMM's journals
📓Two weeks reading Emily's Quest
✍🏻One more week to finish volume SIX of LMM's journals
🎄THEN: #KindredSpiritsChristmas! (schedule will be posted separately)
Via @thebookhippie
#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD DECEMBER❄️❄️❄️❄️
All welcome🩵🩵🩵🩵
This is a short book, but possibly heavy- so I split it into the parts it already lends to us. The entire book is 130 pages. I think it's an important read. I got this penguin due to the forward by Joy Harjo and the Intro by Louise Erdrich.🖤
https://forms.gle/GQsSo8guAMQco7HX8
Via @bookish_wookish
It's time!!!!!
Back for a fifth year is the #LittleChristmasSwap
This is a low key swap of just one book and some candy!
Open internationally!
Signups are open now until Nov 22nd and matches will be sent out Nov 23th. Opening day is Jan 6th.
Link above to sign up
Via @JulesG #OokBOokClub
Just a friendly reminder that, following the DW Reading Guide we'll be reading #WheresMyCow& #MinutesOfTheMeeting to Form the Proposed Ankh-Morpork Federation of Scouts & #TheWorldOfPoo starting December 8th (discussion starts Jan 7th, 2026). Dig out your books, put in your library holds, or place your orders!
l've included the schedule for the first half of 2026 and will update you all with the full schedule in January.
repost for @MatchlessMarie
Please join me for another birthday #readathon! I will be 37 this year and am hoping to complete 37 hours of reading the week leading up to my birthday on the 15th. You can try for 37 hours, 37 chapters, or choose another goal entirely! Use the tag #37by37 and tag me so I can creep on your progress 👀🧁
From @Alldebooks
#TheLittensSociety
Sign-up forms are closed for now. However, I will reopen in the new year.
Please feel free to interact with the Litsy page.
Let me know if you would like to be tagged in the next round of sign-ups.
It‘s time for the #finishwhatyoustarted readathon to clear out whatever you need to get finished before the end of the year! I was hoping to start strong and finish something this weekend but I just got a notification from the library that 3 holds are in and I still have six in the house so I should prolly work on those!
Via @janeycanuck
https://forms.gle/kpRanX93ZQowZKaM9
Via @dabbe
Hi, Tagged Shardlakians! Last call: As a thank you for going on this Shardlake journey with me, I have a little token I'd like to mail to you. Whether you finished all books or not, it interested, please fill out the information in the survey link above.
Via @staycurious
#LittensLoveRomance Our November pick has been selected, winning with nearly half the votes. We'll be starting next week - sorry for the quick turn around time, the book has 37 chapters so I want to make sure we can finish this month. Please let me know if you'd like to join and be tagged in my daily recap posts.
#VirginiaBloomsberries
My apologies. I forgot to post November's read.
Our November read is VW's 1929 extended essay on the writing, creativity, and the need for women to have financial freedom and self-determination.
Three guineas is her essay on gender differences and inequalities.
All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.
Via @Alldebooks
#NaturaLitsy
My apologies. I forgot to post November's read.
Amitav Ghosh looks at the impact of climate change in his 2016 non-fiction book, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable. He focuses on the influence of culture, history, and politics on environmental issues and how these relate to colonialism.
All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.
Via @ALLDEBOOKS
Via @catsandbooks Reminder for November #RiseUpReads 2025
Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.
Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaXClkQbDWLxz5FUW2Eg0K1g_7BEdlcWAM_6SQ...
December 2025 Theme: Hanukkah Romance
Please vote for what book we will read in December
Via @catsandbooks
Via @PUDDLEJUMPER https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2915993
You've found yourself in a lonely cabin in the middle of nowhere. Heavy snowfall means you are #Snowedin but you've found several books, a warm blanket, and a comfy chair. Time to settle in and read away the night.
Make a list of books and someone else will pick what you read. You will also pick what someone else reads
Full rules and sign up On her page ..
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1HP_olpiG6CNwpbBfc5P51L7Qr-KRnQYDFU3EJXpg...
#HoloNet November is Kix! The clone medic that was frozen in stasis then unfrozen years after the Clone Wars and became a pirate…
@PuddleJumper
Via @Cbee Hopefully this will help any of you having a case of the Mondays like I am!
Have fun, tag me, let me know if you want to be added/removed from my tag list! Thanks for playing along, friends #readyourkindle #readyourebooks
#readyournook #readyourkobo
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckM-eGsPGYi-uJs9c3X3IZYu39mSKPk5N0NDg5...
Gather 'round, mischievous spirits and festive fiends for the 2nd annual Naughty List Holiday Swap! This winter, let's celebrate all the dark and delightful holidays, where creepy Christmas, folklore fright, and Dark Holiday cheer take center stage! Sign up here by November 17th: #NaughtyListHolidaySwap
#NLHS
@WildAlaskaBibliophile @TieDyeDude
#EuropaCollective
Leslie and I hope you enjoyed the first reborn
#EuropaCollective read: Mona's Eyes. The discussion is on Leslie's thread, feel free to comment there once you've finished the book.
For January, we'd like to announce the tagged book as our second read. We'll discuss it in the last weekend of the month. We'll keep you posted, let me know when you want to be tagged or removed from the List via @Lesliereadsalot @BarbaraBB
https://forms.gle/AVnqdj6quby9jLyZ6
Via @MaleficentBookDragon
I can't believe it is November already. I'm thrilled to host my 6th Jólabókaflóo Inspired swap. I just love the idea of giving and receiving a new book and chocolate on Christmas Eve.
-you do not have to celebrate Christmas to participate.
This is a simple, budget friendly swap. You will send ONE book to your recipient AND some chocolate. Opening day is December 24th.
#JolabokaflodSwap
The #OhCanada November/December read has kicked off and feel free to read any book from the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series by Louise Penny. I will be reading book #1 (Still Life) as I haven't read any of these books before. Discussion will be high level with no spoilers since there will likely be multiple books read.
Anyone is welcome to join - easy going group read where we explore Canadian authors.
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2915419
Via @thearomaofbooks
Good morning, everyone! The moment you have all been waiting for!! Our official #BookSpin number is EIGHTEEN!
Our official #DoubleSpin number is ONE!! I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at everyone's lists & am really looking forward to seeing your reviews!!
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2915421
Via @thearomaofbooks
Not me on my porch at 5:30am trying to get an autumnal picture of a BookSpinBingo board in the dark & ANYWAY here's November's board!! Middle row is looking hot this month!! And I love it when BookSpin and DoubleSpin are in the same column like that - WITH a free space!!! November's looking positive. Hope you all have a fabulous month of reading and taking some time for gratitude
Hey there fellow #EBBR sleuths! It's time to get your paws on a copy of this month's title if you are interested in joining in. I think I might have read this one before. The kid on stilts is jogging my memory.
This buddy read is open to all. If anyone would like to be removed from or added to the tag list, please let me know.
Via @Ruthiella
November's #LiteraryCrew selection is a tad different than previous reads, so it adds a change of pace to our #BuddyRead. Discussion on November 30th.
Read at your own pace. I'll post periodic check-ins throughout the month (unless the month really slips by me).
All are welcome to join us! Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the tag list.
VIA @LIBRARYBELLE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSencHGsQlGu9-YQFlyhg2WZQephedJWRZ2YvPMP...
The #WinterWitchSwap is open
All are welcome to join in.
Sign up by Nov. 6th
Matches will be sent out by Nov. 9th
Mail by Dec. 6th
Opening day is the Winter Solstice Dec. 21st
Via @BOOKWORMAHN
In October we finished up with the High Republic. I'm still waiting on my library hold. How did y'all like it?
In November we move on to The Acolyte Wayseeker.
I'm looking forward to it. I hope y'all enjoy it.
As always if anyone wants to be added or removed just let me know. And May the Force Be With You Always 3 #StarWarsBuddyRead
@BookwormAHN
Time for Ozzy's Last Rites
On the 15th we will discuss the first 9 chapters and on the 30th the rest. Read at your own pace. All are welcome to join in.
#PrinceOfDarknessReadalong
Via @BookwormAHN
Reposting for @barkingmadread
#losersclub 2026 schedule!! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
Reposting for @cbee
Just in the nick of time! If you haven‘t posted your list, here‘s your reminder 😁 #readyourkindle #readyourebooks #readyournook #readyourkobo
Reposting for @barkingmadread
Ok #hashtagbrigade here is our 2026 schedule! A chapter a day for all but the Count of Monte Cristo. Since the chapters are shorter, we will do 3 a day. Anna Karenina is our very first #hashtagbrigadesidequest and we will start her on February 1, a chapter a day, alongside whatever other books we are reading at the time. I‘ll post again in December to see who wants to read Shirley!
Via @BookwormAHN - I am hosting the #WinterWitchSwap ❄️
All are welcome to join in. I will get the form up this weekend. It will be open until Nov. 6th. Matches will go out shortly after. Opening day is the Solstice, Dec 21st.
This will be a small simple swap. You will send 2 books and 2
- 3 other items🐈⬛
Reposting for @liseworks
Just a reminder that November is starting. Already? Where does the time go? #IDLR our next installment is Imitation in Death, and our first check-in will be November
Happy Halloween 🎃
via @Ruthiella
#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub readers!
Reminding y'all that our last title in 2025 is the tagged in November. I've started it and I will say, if you are a dog lover, you will appreciate it.
#JusticeforMrJones&JimJams (!)
Read at your own pace and make sure to tag us in your review and any related posts.
This buddy read is open to anyone. If you would like to be added to or removed from the tag list, say the word.
@Lauredhel has news
#Pantone2025 #readingchallenge folks - and anyone new
- there WILL be a #Pantone2026! I've already made up the grids, and there are some very pretty colours.
Spring/Summer will release in December.
For new folks: all you do is find one of the colours in a book cover, then plonk the cover into the grid. There are no other rules!
Be sure to get both the London and NY colour sets, and watch out for the followup Autumn/Winter grid.
#FoodandLit November 2025 Algeria
To participate read a book that takes place in the country or is by an author from the country. Also enjoy food from the country. Share your experience with the tag #FoodandLit & tag @Catsandbooks & @Texreader
From @Jadams89 Hey #WithTheBanned readers! It's time to submit your suggestions for our 2026 reads. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to read.
See her post for details https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2913970
Repost for @wildalaskabibliophile
Today is the last day to vote for your favorite pumpkins! Cast your votes here: https://pollunit.com/polls/ldmi5grh2pesptbtsvuhmw
Voting is a bit strange, but there are two entries for Funniest and three entries for Most Creative. Click on the number of stars you want to give your favorite in each category. You can only vote for one pumpkin in each category; trying to vote for more than one will void your vote.
Reposting for @barkingmadread
Ok #hashtagbrigade I needed a project to distract me so we are going to start voting! The doc below has all off the choices. Please do not add or edit the document. Drop your top 5 choices in the comments. I cannot wait to see what we end up with! Anyone can vote, and if you want to be added to the monthly tag list, let me know!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-F15R1X0AM0FRqImwtdGJ6N1lYwX6QLqZgi9i-I3oH0/....
Reposting for @BarbaraJean
Here‘s the next month for #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead! We‘re just starting the tagged book for #LMMAdjacent, then after one more week back in the #LMMJournals, we‘ll return to the Emily books with Emily Climbs for an #LMMReread. Tag lists are in the comments… but all are welcome! Let me know if you‘re not tagged and you‘d like to be!
Reposting for @librarybelle
We‘re joining forces with Tommy and Tuppence for November‘s book! This is a collection of 17 short stories featuring the duo.
Discussion on the 30th. All are welcome to join. Please let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list.
Reposting for @theAromaofBooks
Somehow, we are already closing in on November!!! Here's the #ISpyBingo board. As always, everyone is welcome to join!! If you want to see all the 2025 boards, go here - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVO4NctsY/-lGsmflP3sUW9FsAung8hg/view?utm_content....
