BW52: A is for Arctic and Antarctica

 

Happy Sunday!  I love stories about anything icebound - whether it is Arctic countries or the North Pole set in the Arctic Ocean, or the continent of Antarctica. I would never live there but like to live vicariously through the characters, fictional or real.  I'm currently reading Claus by Tony Bertauski, the 1st book in the 12 book Clause series, and a North Pole adventure which reimagines the story of Santa Claus and Christmas with secretive good elves, and bad elves who want to get rid of human kind.  Join me in exploring bone chilling reads: 

Six Bone-Chilling Stories Set in the Arctic or Antarctic

Take a trip to the icy Arctic and Antarctica with these 8 awe-inspiring nonfiction books

An Arctic Reading List: Here Are the Books That Will Enhance Your Journey

Goodreads Books about either the North or South Pole regions

I was reminded a few days ago that it isn't the quantity, but the quality of the books we read that's important.  With that thought in mind, how was your reading year?  

Where did your armchair travels take you? 

Did you discover any new to you genres, authors, subject matters? 

Which book or books exceeded your expectations? 

Which book did you think you had all figured out, but were surprised by the turn of events?

Which book world would you like to travel to or live in?

Out of all the stories you've read, which 5 characters would you like to get together with for dinner and to talk? 

How do you feel about cathartic reads? The ones that hit you in all the feels? Do you avoid them or dive in, let the words wash over you and pull you into the characters lives and emotions.  

Which book made you cry? Laugh out loud? Throw it across the room? 

Which story had the most interesting characters? Setting? World Building?

Which book was the most thought provoking and made you want to talk about it with others? 

Share your favorite quotes, book covers,  discoveries, and anything else that stood out. 

Please note: Week 52 will be really short with only four days to go before January 1st,  so if you need extra time to post a reading wrap up, (like me) you can link up in the coming weeks in 2026.   And for those who are continuing with their 52 books goal, the links will still available each week.  

Thank you for sharing your reading adventures with me. Hope you had a great Christmas and may you be blessed with a wonderful New Year!