Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, or observe another holiday, this time of year feels special—at least it does to me. Personally, I love spending time with friends and family, but I also love cozying up with a good book. And this year I discovered wood wick candles and have fallen in love! They crackle like a real wood fire and come in so many intoxicating scents. You can be certain I’ll be lighting one of them before sitting down.

And while I relax this year, you can be certain that I’ll be in a place of gratitude—for you, my readers. Thank you for supporting me all year, and it’s been such a pleasure to entertain you.

I wish you an incredible holiday season with time to reboot and refresh… and many good books! Talk to you in the new year!

Carolyn Arnold