U is for...

Umm

Okay I've got to admit this one has me at a loss. I thought it would be Z that screwed me over (not least because I'll have run out of days).

Unwrap

By G.dallorto (Own work) [Attribution],
via Wikimedia Commons

Hah! See, knew something would come to me if I sat here long enough. Although what I'm going to write about unwrapping I haven't a clue.

Are you a peeler?

By Sara-Paceni (Own work)
[CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)],
via Wikimedia Commons

  Or a ripper?




Do you struggle wrapping presents?

I must confess to preferring gift bags these days. The initial outlay may be more expensive but at least they can be used to carry gifts home. And I'm not ashamed to admit to reusing any that I receive. My sister and I often play a game of reuse the gift bag, sending the same one back and forth until it is no longer suitable for its purpose. That's saving the environment, people, not 'oh shit I forgot the wrapping paper!'

And I'll leave you with one of my favourite holiday reads of last year.

Unwrapping Hank by Eli Easton

Sloane loves a good mystery. He grew up as the son of two psychiatrists, so he finds most people tediously easy to figure out. He finds his way to Pennsylvania State University, longing for a rural experience, and ends up being lured into joining a frat by Micah Springfield, the hippest guy on campus.

Nothing in Sloane’s classes is as intriguing as Hank Springfield, Micah’s brother and fellow frat house member. Hank looks like a tough guy—big muscles, tatts, and a beard—but his eyes are soft and sweet. He acts dumb, but he’s a philosophy major. He’s presumably straight, but then why does Sloane feel such crazy chemistry whenever Hank is around? And why does Hank hate Sloane so much?

When Sloane ends up stuck on campus over Christmas, Micah invites him to spend the holidays at their family farm in Amish country. It’s a chance to experience a true Americana Christmas--and further investigate the mystery that is Hank Springfield. Can Sloane unlock the secrets of this family and unwrap the heart hidden inside the beefcake? 


I gave this five stars and a squee-induced review that is of little help to anyone wanting any factual information. It's cute, funny, full of holiday spirit. *Side-eyes the pile of holiday reads still waiting on Kindle* Really want to read it again.