Merry Christmas, book lovers! š It is finally December 25th, the one day of the year where "ignoring your family to sit in a corner with a hardcover" is almost socially acceptable.
Whether you’re currently surrounded by a mountain of shredded wrapping paper or you’re hiding in the guest room to escape your uncle’s political rants, I hope Santa (or your own tactical gift-buying) brought you exactly what was on your wishlist this year.
The 4 Types of Books You’ll Find Under the Tree
Christmas morning is a specialized ecosystem of literature. Usually, the gifts fall into one of these categories:
The "Coffee Table" Giant: A book so heavy it could double as a home defense weapon. Usually about National Parks, NASA, or the history of guitars. Beautiful? Yes. Impossible to read in bed without crushing your ribcage? Also yes.
The "Vibe" Buy: A relative saw a book with a cover that matches your personality. They haven’t read the blurb, so you might end up with a cozy-looking cottagecore book that is actually a psychological slasher. (Surprise!)
The "I Saw This on TikTok" Special: A friend who knows you’re a "book person" got you the one title they’ve seen everywhere. Even if you already own it, you smile and say, "Oh, I've been dying to read this!"
The Holy Grail: The specific, niche, out-of-print edition or the brand-new release you’ve been hinting at since August. This is the one you’ll be ignoring everyone for for the rest of the afternoon.
How to Achieve Maximum "Cozy" Today
If you aren't currently reading, are you even Christmasing? Here is the foolproof formula for the perfect December 25th reading session:
The Beverage: A mug of hot chocolate so thick it’s basically soup, topped with enough marshmallows to create a structural barrier.
The Lighting: Strictly "Christmas Tree Glow" only. If the overhead lights are on, the magic is gone.
The Sound: If your house is too loud, put on a "Rainy Bookstore" or "Medieval Library" ambience video on YouTube.
The Snack: Leftover gingerbread or the "fancy" chocolates from the stocking that nobody else knows you took.
A Christmas Wish for My Fellow Bibliophiles
My wish for you today is simple:
May your bookmarks stay in place, may your spines never crack (unless you’re into that sort of thing), and may your "To-Be-Read" pile never actually diminish—because a full shelf is a full heart.
If you’re spending the day alone, remember that a good book is the best company there is. You aren't "alone"; you're just on an adventure with 300 pages of new friends.
I want to know: Did you get any "Bookish" gifts this morning? Or did you spend your Christmas Eve finishing a story just so you could start a fresh one today? Drop your haul in the comments!
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