CHRISTMAS BOOK EXCHANGE || week 2

[@barbararyba734]

Loved when you opened the glasses cleaner. "I think I will wipe my glasses right now!" The cross stitch reaction, "We are all wearing leggings!" Loved everything Amanda gifted you. Each was so special. Three cheers for Amanda! 🍷

[@BooksAndJams]

Ha. I always need to clean my glasses and am always looking for one of those wipes. Now I have another to lose in my house. haha. Yes, Amanda blessed me so much with these goodies! She's a gem!

[@heth300]

I love you guys' yearly book & gift exchange. The Book Lover pouch is the cutest. That puzzle is stunning! I like pretty much like anything that Rifle Paper Co. puts out. Their designs are always so pretty.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am glad you enjoy watching it every year. We have a lot of fun with it. They all did so good this year sending treats! What a blessing.

[@loriglasser5173]

Hi Krista - 😊🎄 Such fun, useful bookish gifts! The cross-stitch of The BookTube Besties - the details are incredible. Your joy and gratitude are heartwarming. The water color paintings you create for the girls each year are exquisite. The “sister elephant” ornament and corresponding message is so special. Each of the gifts you have chosen for each Bestie - truly thought-ful. Wishing you a cozy Christmas season - ❤️🎄💚

[@BooksAndJams]

I was so thrilled when I found those elephant ornaments. So special. And yes, Amanda truly amazed us with her cross stitch of us this year. Love it so much! I'm so thankful for these ladies.

[@loriglasser5173]

@@BooksAndJams🥰🎄

[@thesouthernbookend6093]

The cross stitch picture made me teary eyed. That was so cute.

[@BooksAndJams]

Me too! What a special gift.

[@MLLatUtube]

I love that cross stitch - what a great idea! And those flower notebooks are lovely.

[@BooksAndJams]

Oh man. So lovely. What a fun surprise.

[@jenndflash]

So much fun. Everything was so thoughtful. I love The Rifle Paper co. I got my 2025 planner from them.

[@BooksAndJams]

They have beautiful stuff for sure.

[@megansmiley9540]

I absolutely love these videos! They are so fun and sweet! ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm so glad you're enjoying them. I had so much fun picking out gifts for each of my besties. Best time of year!

[@sandysmith3854]

Love watching you open your gifts, that puzzle is awesome!

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes, I have never seen that puzzle before, but I love it!

[@coffeelovingmaria]

Of course, I love the cross stitched gift. So special! Also, I have those Rifle Paper journals and they are lovely. I am using one of them for my gratitude journal. The Hava book looks so good. I still haven't read any Tosca Lee but want to begin with Iscariot in 2025.

[@BooksAndJams]

I knew there was a handful of you watching who would like that one particularly! I love it so much! A Gratitude journal would be a great use of one of the Rifle Paper Co ones. I think one will be for my word of the year. PLEASE read Iscariot! It's so good.

[@lindawarner9406]

I love the cross stitch Amanda did for you guys. Love the puzzle.

[@BooksAndJams]

So cute, right?! What a surprise for me.

[@von20808]

The cross stitch and puzzle look beautiful. The other gifts are wonderful too.

[@BooksAndJams]

Amanda did such a nice job. So many clever bookish items, but that cross stitch is the best!

[@eileennielsen5165]

Very nice gifts! As usual, I took on too much this yr. Do that every year, why don't I learn? (rhetorical). Presently reading Christmas With The Queen. Nothing like what I was expecting. I'm enjoying it. You look SOOO funny in your little hat!🤗

[@BooksAndJams]

I love my little Christmas headbands. haha. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying Christmas With the Queen.

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

Another amazing 🤩 and fantastic video from a wonderful and amazing woman ❤❤❤sending you prayers and blessings for you and your family love 🥰 your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, as always, John. Praying you and yours are doing well this week too.

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

@ just relaxing but my wife is losing too much weight in a short time which is a worry xxx

[@susanfranke5533]

The cross stitch is priceless. Love the puzzle

[@BooksAndJams]

Priceless is right! What a fun gift! I can't wait to do that puzzle. It's so pretty!

[@theresas709]

Where does she get this stuff? I loved everything. I want the puzzle and eyeglass rag the most. 😲😊 That picture! Wow!!!

[@BooksAndJams]

I have no clue, but she found so many fun bookish items! I loved it all!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

Hi Krista You got so many neat Gifts from Amanda - wow. Love the Key Chain. I love all of your gifts that you got. That Counted Cross Stitch Picture of all of you is so cute and adorable. I love it. Enjoy your gifts Krista ❤️🤗🙏🎄🎅🏻❤️

[@BooksAndJams]

I love all the bookish goodies, but that cross stitch wins for sure! What a treasure.

[@jaynehunter-ar]

That little keychain is the perfect thing for your bookshopping excursions - stick a credit card or some cash in the zipper part and you don't have to carry a purse. That crossstich picture is the cutest!

[@BooksAndJams]

I love that bookish keychain! So many fun goodies in this week's unwrappings. Amanda nailed it!

[@emilylightsey6374]

@@BooksAndJams You could keep your cleaning cloth for your glasses in there as well.

[@SarahAsYouWish]

So fun to watch these!

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm glad you enjoy. Thanks!

[@debbievanhorn6205]

Wow, Amanda knocked it out of the park! What a cute needlepoint of all of the Besties. Just put Hava on my must read list. TFS…I wait all year for these book exchanges.

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm so glad you enjoy watching. Yes, Amanda blessed me so much! LOVE that cross stitch. So cute.

[@abrareads]

There is just something calming about watching you all open your gifts.

[@BooksAndJams]

Aww I'm so glad!

[@darlenefarley8193]

I could use some prayers for my grandson. Thanks

[@BooksAndJams]

I am praying right now, Darlene.

[@bytesofmemory]

So many fun bookish gifts! I need to buy some cute glasses wipes! That would make a cute stocking stuffer!

[@BooksAndJams]

I agree! No clue where she found that, but what a clever gift for book lovers!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

I love your exchanges so much. I need to get Havah. The cross stitch is wonderful. And the gifts you gave Amanda were also wonderful, especially the elephant ornament/poem and the painting you made. Wonderful things.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am excited for Havah. These 3 books are going to go on my Jan tbr so I read them right away! I was so surprised by the cross stitch. What a treasure!

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Oh yeah i always just rip open packages😂Awesome gifts! That booktube besties frame is the best!! And the puzzle is gorgeous! I loved your reaction. You show us and then look at it and are like *GASP*!😂❤

[@BooksAndJams]

haha. It's more fun to just rip them open! I couldn't get over that cross stitch. (We open everything in one day, so even though Sarah opened hers last week I didn't know!) What a fun surprise.

[@sandyokey7728]

The cross stitch is so lovely. I knew it was coming because I watched Sarah unopen it last week. I love the painting you did for the others also. The puzzle is beautiful as are the notebooks. I’m an all things floral lover too. And the book sounds so interesting.

[@BooksAndJams]

The puzzle is incredible, but that cross stitch takes the cake. I'm so thankful for these friendships!

[@kerrylagerwall222]

What a special group of ladies the Booktube Besties are! ❤

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes, I am so very grateful for these women.

[@vickihallman5856]

Great gifts ❤❤. I love the cross stitch

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Vicki.

[@BrittanyLovesReading]

Love the wrapping paper! I love watching these every year

[@BooksAndJams]

I do too! I love everything about this project. haha. Thanks for watching.

[@natashachesney178]

The cross stitch is priceless!!

[@BooksAndJams]

For sure! What a thoughtful gift.

[@glendaw5221]

I’ve never wanted to read Biblical fiction but Havah intrigues me!! Maybe I ought to buddy read it in January. You don’t do buddy reads often do you? Maybe one of your subscribers will read it with me. Amanda gives such thoughtful gifts. You all do. ❤🎄🎁

[@BooksAndJams]

Sorry if you get this response twice. My computer is acting up today. I would love to buddy read Havah with you in January. Are you on Voxer?

[@mollyalladin2431]

I love seeing you so happy!

[@BooksAndJams]

Aww thanks for watching, Molly!

[@kamicastillo1451]

🎅

[@kerriehatcher3429]

I'm interested in the book Havah. Can't wait for your review!

[@BooksAndJams]

It sounds so good!

[@jcc229]

Hi! Just wanted to mention the title of the video says week 1 and your thumbnail says week 2 🙊 p.s I love your videos 🥹 they’re such a comfort for me 🫶🏻 Happy holidays!

[@BooksAndJams]

I corrected that. Thank you! I was working on it quickly yesterday and that slipped through the cracks.

[@rebekahmackenzie]

Awesome gifts!

[@AmyTalksBooksAndStuff]

These videos are great but I'm distracted...is there a happy bacon on your tree?! Hahah

[@BooksAndJams]

Haha. Yes. There sure is! My friend Michelle made them for our small group about 10 years ago. I love that bacon! lol

[@echavez4647]

You have such sweet friends.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am fully aware and feel very very blessed.

[@theresepazell7875]

Hi Krista your tree is very pretty.Enjoy..

[@BooksAndJams]

THanks so much, Therese.

[@darleneking101]

Love your excitement!!! Have a awesome day!!! ♥

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks for watching, Darlene.

[@becky9194]

So sweet!

[@BooksAndJams]

Amanda is the sweetest!

[@melissabaker8690]

♥ ♥♥

[@teresarollen7425]

I am loving these videos so much! I do have a prayer request if you wouldn't mind putting it on your prayer list. My husband got some news from his blood work on Friday that there is a possibility he has cancer. The doctor is going to make an appointment for him with a specialist. I would appreciate any prayers you felt led to pray. Thank you.

[@BooksAndJams]

Glad you're enjoying these videos, Teresa. I am praying right now for your husband's health and for peace for you both.

[@teresarollen7425]

@@BooksAndJams Thank you so much. It means a lot to me.

[@teresarollen7425]

@@BooksAndJams I know God knows his name but it is Bert.