Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Christmas Book Quotes & Tell Me Something Tuesday: What underrated books or authors would you recommend?

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. 

Welcome to what is expected to be a snowy Tuesday here in New England. This is our first major storm of the season. A bit early for my tastes, but you have to deal with it up here. 

When looking up today's topic for Top Ten Tuesday, I was surprised to find another freebie. So, I am sharing my...

Top Ten Favorite Christmas Book Quotes

1. “God bless us, every one!” – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
2. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents.” – Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
3. “Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” – Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies
4. “Of all who give gifts, these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest.” – The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
5. “In the night the snow came. It fell softly, with no wind, and in the morning the world was white.” – The Children’s Book by A.S. Byatt
6. “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
7. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – The Birds’ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
8. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Christmas Holiday by W. Somerset Maugham
9. “Each day a package arrives to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas—love, family, memories, and, most important of all, Christ.” – The Santa Letters by Stacy Gooch Anderson
10. “I've got the baby here," Imogene barked at the Wise Men. "Don't touch him! I named him Jesus.” ― The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

Tell Me Something Tuesday (TMST) is hosted by Jen Twimom at That's What I'm Talking About. TMST is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Participation is optional, and you leave your comments in the weekly post when participating. Check it out if you would like to join.

Today, let's talk about underrated books and authors. 

The first author I would share is Marilyn Meredith, a/k/a F. M. Meredith. For decades, she has been writing and teaching writing. Her Deputy Tempe Crabtree and Rocky Bluff P.D. novels feature a cast of new and ongoing characters set in their respective communities. These books blend work and family life, following members of police enforcement and the families who love them. I felt like these characters became my extended family. 

Hazel Statham has passed away, but I had the joy of promoting her Regency romance novels during my years in online book promotion. Her work has been compared to that of Georgette Heyer. My favorite book of Hazel's is The Portrait. Her characters, though living in a different time period, are so relatable. 

Many years ago, I connected with Tristi Pinkston. She is an author who writes across multiple genres: historical fiction, romantic suspense, cozy mystery, and more. I've read two of her books, which I loved, and hope to continue with her Secret Sisters Mystery series, which is now up to five books. Her main characters are smart and funny, and her suspense novels keep a fast pace. I can't believe I haven't read more of her books. 

That's it for me. I am hoping to work from home today and watch the snow from my window.