Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Dear Santa


Dear Santa,

I know, I know. There are a good 200 books in my book cabinet, 100 books under the bed, and hundreds on my Kindle, all unread.

Still. It's Christmas, right?

And the only thing I want is books. 

Here are the books I want the most. None of these are available at my library, and none of them are on sale on Kindle. So you will have to go through a used book dealer or...some kind of magic? You can figure that out, I think.




Sunflower Splendor: Three Thousand Years of Chinese Poetry

Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey by Clark Strand

Down the Common: A Year in the Life of a Medieval Woman by Ann Baer

The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday

Peak Human: What We Can Learn from History's Greatest Civilizations by Johan Norberg

The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day


I've been really good this year.

Take care and thank you, Santa.

Your friend, 

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz



Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Everyone!




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. Each Tuesday That Artsy Reader Girl assigns a topic and then post her top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join her and create your own top ten (or 2, 5, 20, etc.) list as well. Feel free to put a unique spin on the topic to make it work for you! Please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own post so that others know where to find more information.     
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24 comments:

  1. RyanDecember 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM

    I hope Santa comes through for you. Merry Christmas.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,December 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM

    I suspect that Santa has been paying close attention and will be stopping at your house with just what you want.

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  3. Lindsi December 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM

    I always get frustrated when my local library doesn't have a book I want, but I've learned that you can request books for them to purchase. They haven't said no yet! You should see if your library will let you make requests.

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  4. LydiaDecember 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM

    Fingers crossed for you!

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  5. Linda's Relaxing LairDecember 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM

    I hope that you will get what you want, dear Deb! Fast! Merry Christmas to you. Wishing you good health, peace and happiness now and always!

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  6. Stephen @ Reading FreelyDecember 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM

    I found the Long Lonliness quite good. Day was a fascinating figure.

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  7. YvonneDecember 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM

    I hope you get the books you want. I think books are the best gifts you can get. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Captivated ReaderDecember 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM

    I have countless books too. More books is always a good thing, right?

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  9. Cheryl MalandrinosDecember 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM

    We can never have too many books, right, Deb? Hope you find at least one of these under the tree. What a great photo! Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog. Merry Christmas!

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  10. Anne@HeadFullofBooksDecember 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM

    How could Santa resist this sweet entreaty? Merry Christmas.

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  11. Mary KirklandDecember 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM

    That is such a cute picture. Merry Christmas.

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  12. Bree @1girl2manybooksDecember 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM

    Hopefully you find these under your tree!

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  13. CindyDecember 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM

    I hope your Santa is able to find these. Yes, we all have books we haven't read, and yes, we all still want more, LOL! Merry Christmas!

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  14. Mae TravelsDecember 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM

    Santa Claus should definitely listen to the requests from any girl as good as you are!

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  15. Les in OregonDecember 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM

    I wish I had one of these to send to you, but I'm sure Santa will find a way to get them to you, though. Merry Christmas!

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  16. Veronica LeeDecember 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM

    Santa, take note! Deb’s list is essential reading!
    Fingers crossed the magic happens. 🎄📚
    Merry Christmas!

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  17. messymimiDecember 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM

    I am not asking for any more books until I find time to read what I have. Your list sounds great, I hope you get them all.

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  18. JeanieDecember 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM

    Santa's bag will be heavy. That's all I want too -- books and art supplies! I hope you get everything on your list!

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  19. Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!December 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM

    I hope Santa brings you one or two of these books this week. Merry Christmas, Deb!
    Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
    https://readbakecreate.com/2026-releases-to-get-excited-about/

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  20. Shelleyrae @ Book’d OutDecember 24, 2025 at 6:49 AM

    Wishing for your bookish dreams to come true!

    Thanks for sharing your TTT list.

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  21. LoryDecember 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM

    May you be gifted all the good reading you so richly deserve! You will learn a lot if you get all of these.

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  22. TinaDecember 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM

    I also have loads of books but asking for more at Christmas is always a great idea!

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  23. SusanDecember 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    If anyone can magic up these books for you, it's Santa! I hope you find some fun bookish goodies under your tree :)

    Merry Christmas and Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!

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  24. Lark December 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM

    Cute post! Wishing you all these and more. And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! :D

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