After A LOT of research on book titles and ideas for my NEW virtual book club launching next week, I’ve finally made my choice.

I’ve officially conquered the will-I-won’t-I-ever-make-a-dang-choice monster and am ready to announce the first book for us to read inside In Our Bookish Era.

I simultaneously want to leap with glee and kindly excuse myself to hide away in case you don’t like what I picked. BUT at the same time, I can’t wait to read this book with you all in December!

Are you ready?!

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The first book we’ll officially be reading in December as a virtual book club community is…

🥁 How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn! 🥁

Below is the synopsis for this enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, spicy romance novel. Best news ever: This book also just hit #8 on the NY Times Bestseller List!

Every Kringle in Kringletown loved Christmas a lot.

But Cole Black on Whistler Lane, unfortunately did not.

As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with carols and glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his Christmas nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Immediately, the new neighbor turns his life into a real nightmare before Christmas, especially when she decides to enter the town Christmas Kringle contest in honor of Cindy. And better yet, Storee is determined to win.

Over Cole’s dead body, she will. With help from his friend Max, Cole decides to enter the competition as well, to beat Storee at her own game by pretending that this hometown grump’s heart has grown three sizes this season and he’s fallen for the girl next door. And unfortunately for Storee, she has to follow his lead to have a chance at the Christmas Kringle title.

But the competition isn’t the only thing that heats up. Cole and Storee’s fake relationship becomes very real, and before they know it, they’re attempting to hide it from Aunt Cindy. Things get complicated, the competition gets tough, and all it takes is one single night for someone to steal it all…

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GAHHHHHHH, I’m so freaking excited to dive into this holiday-themed spicy romance read!

When I was searching for book ideas for our virtual book club community to read, I was SO excited to find this book! I couldn’t help but select a title that is built around one of my favorite holidays AND just so happens to be written by one of my favorite romance authors. 💃

Enroll in What Sara Reads’ Virtual Book Club, In Our Bookish Era

✨ Enrollment for my virtual book club, In Our Bookish Era, officially kicks off NEXT WEEK on November 7, 2024.

If you aren’t on the waitlist yet, it’s time to add your name! Then, make a plan for yourself on how you want to read this lovely yuletide-themed book when December rolls around.

• Option 1: Obtain the book however you’d like (physical copy, Kindle, audiobook, library, etc.). Then, join In Our Bookish Era as a virtual-only member ($17/month for 3 months). Don’t forget: you get a welcome gift in the mail just for joining!
  
• Option 2: Say YES to the Quarterly Book Box when doors open to the virtual book club on November 7! In addition to receiving a physical copy of this spicy holiday title, you’ll also get a few other Christmas-y themed bookish goodies. Enroll for just $27/month for 3 months or $80/quarter.

Thank you for ALL of you who have celebrated alongside me as I’ve shared the first book club title selection! I absolutely cannot wait to dive into this spicy enemies-to-lovers title in community with all of you. ❤️