Reading Wrap Up for November and December Plans

[@SupposedlyFun]

For some reason, KZbin didn't save the info in the description box and won't let me add it, so here are the links: Titles Mentioned 📚 The Merriest Misters, Timothy Janovsky: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781250338938 You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince, Timothy Janovsky: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781728250618 Yours Truly, Abby Jimenez: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781538704394 Just For the Summer, Abby Jimenez: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781538704431 
 Part of Your World, Abby Jimenez: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781538704370 Unreasonable Hospitality, Will Guidara: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780593418574 All About Cookies, Christina Tosi: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780593231975 Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen, Christina Tosi: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780593802397 Meet Cute Club, Jack Harbon: bookshop.org/a/99775/9798629865032 The Charm Offensive, Alison Cochrun: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781982170714 Kilt Trip, Alexandra Kiley: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781335009296 Selamlik, Khaled Alesmael (translated by Leri Price): bookshop.org/a/99775/9781642861488 Dancer From the Dance, Andrew Holleran: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780063320062 Overcoming Impossible, Robert Irvine: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781400238330 What the Chicken Knows, Sy Montgomery: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781668047361 The Soul of an Octopus, Sy Montgomery: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781451697728 
 Of Time and Turtles, Sy Montgomery: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780063394230 How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in 13 Animals, Sy Montgomery: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780544938328 Meat, Opal Carew The Snow Child, Eowyn Ivey: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780316175661 Black Woods, Blue Sky, Eowyn Ivey: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780593231029 
 To the Bright Edge of the World, Eowyn Ivey: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780316242837 The Most, Jessica Anthony: bookshop.org/a/99775/9780316576376 The Wood at Midwinter, Susanna Clarke: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781639734481 Ready Or Not, Andi Porretta: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781665907033 I Might Be In Trouble, Daniel Aleman: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781538766347 The Passing Playbook, Isaac Fitzsimons: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781984815422 Deck the Fire Halls, N.R. Walker: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781923086425

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Thanks, Greg. I just figured you were too busy to add the titles but looks like it was a KZbin glitch.

[@SupposedlyFun]

@@MJ-in-Canada It still won't let me add the description 🙄

[@DeniseMeagles]

Thank you sharing your beautiful friendship with us. It warms my heart that you sent off your best friend into complete peace with an adorable dog and a fabulous audiobook. You brought deep meaning to this Holiday Season for all of us.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you ❤️ It is difficult to say goodbye, but I’m so glad she was surrounded by the love of her friends and chosen family.

[@katie.is.dreaming]

I'm so happy for you guys that you got that experience with your foster son. I'm sure he will continue to be a credit to you both through the rest of his life. The beards look great!

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you! We're so proud of all the progress he has made and that we get to be part of his life.

[@virginiaanderson8875]

I love this one, it gave me a chuckle with my morning coffee., - tree looks wonderful and stained glass ornaments - for art class - great!! Love the platter came out great!!

[@SupposedlyFun]

So glad you enjoyed it. I was happy with how the platter turned out!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. Happy Holidays

[@marciajohansson769]

What a lovely video to sit and watch with my coffee. Watching you guys talk about books, family, life in general was beautiful.I love the platter Joel. ❤️ Teddy is the sweetest thing but Jamie will always hold a special spot in my heart. I'm glad Christmas Joy has blossomed in your home and I'm so happy you had a great Thanksgiving with your foster son. 😊

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. Jamie was special. Wishing you a happy holiday as well.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Jamie will always have a special place in our hearts, too. She meant a great deal to our foster son as well. They had a very cute relationship.

[@marciajohansson769]

@@SupposedlyFun when I say it out loud, I feel a little weird. My daughter teases me about my parasocial relationships but I don't know there was just something about her. I will always appreciate you and Joel sharing her with your viewing public 🥰

[@SupposedlyFun]

@@marciajohansson769 Jamie was (and is) a special girl!

[@LeslieKoury]

I've read many of the books that you love and recommend (i.e. The Rain Heron), so I was dellighted that you are finally getting around to one of my favorites.... Gentleman in Moscow. I wish you a very happy new year. Thanks for your channel and sharing you book smarts with me.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you so much. Happy new year and happy reading!

[@Ali-AvidReader]

Thank you for sharing your experience of fostering, I’m glad you are in contact. I’m reading the snow child and am loving it!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

I am halfway through The Snow Child, and I am loving it.

[@SupposedlyFun]

I'm glad you're enjoying The Snow Child. It's so good!

[@MountainShadow8]

Thank you for sharing your experience as foster parents. I'm so glad you're all in a happy place now!

[@SupposedlyFun]

We are too! It took a lot to get to this point.

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

It was a journey, but happy we are here. Happy Holidays

[@glossy1068]

you two are such nice and lovely people

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you so much!

[@larajean1]

Love the beautiful Thanksgiving update! So glad for all of you.

[@katrianamacmillan]

This video was perfect for the snow day we are having where I live. It inspired me to force my two boys to help me get started on some Christmas baking haha Hearing about your son was very touching, I’m happy to hear all of you are in a good place going into this time of year. Hope you and Joel enjoy what’s left of the holiday season🎄

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. Happy Baking

[@SupposedlyFun]

Happy holidays! We're hoping to start our holiday baking tomorrow.

[@Roscoethecat]

Thank you for the video. It was nice watching it while I had a cup of hot chocolate. I still have two more of N. R. Walker's Hartbridge Christmas books to read that I've been saving for the end of the year. I got the audio book of To Kill a Mockingbird read by Sissy Spacek to listen to while I construct a jigsaw puzzle.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Hot chocolate was a smart viewing choice! I hope you enjoy Sissy Spacek's reading of To Kill a Mockingbird as much as we did.

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Whatching while putting up my Christmas tree! I can’t have better companions to do so! 🎅🏼🎅🏼

[@jannagregory7928]

I read The Snow Child after seeing it in one of your previous videos. Thought it was just beautiful! Loved the story about Joel helping the older man shop-I’m not a cryer, but I got choked up. Happy holidays to you both!

[@SupposedlyFun]

Happy holidays to you and yours! I'm so glad you liked The Snow Child. It really is a beautiful book.

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. Happy Holidays

[@catedee5012]

I love this video! I listened to it three times. It’s so uplifting to see how supportive you are of each other and it’s heart warming how you talk about caring and doing good. Plus I love cookies, reading cook books, all things Irish and a good romance. I can’t wait to begin reading some Sy Montgomery. This was a perfect video

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you so much--that means a lot! I hope you enjoy Sy Montgomery as much as we have.

[@catedee5012]

@@SupposedlyFun Thank-you. I will. It would also be great to see Joel do a video on how to make the platters with dog pictures on them!

[@SupposedlyFun]

@@catedee5012 There's a paint your own pottery place in Missoula we love to visit. If you take in an image, they can help you trace it onto an item to paint it.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Greg, Joel, Teddy, Tree-on-cé, the festive sweaters, the homemade Welshie platter - Squee!!! 🤩And the chicken joke.🐔🤣

[@SupposedlyFun]

I will never get tired of that joke!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

This Video has everything - Stefon. (If you know, you know) Thank you. Happy Holidays

[@ameliabarlowbooks]

♥ you guys!

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you!

[@myreadinglife8816]

Love this reminder to buy cookbooks! I actually put a cookbook on my Christmas wishlist this year.

[@SupposedlyFun]

I love cookbooks!

[@mradcaqbdb]

Took me a little while, but I finally identified Joel as the source of the jingles! Nice to hear in a festive video! So happy to hear about your time with your foster son and how far he has come. That was lovely! I think I will try that new NR Walker book. Firemen! 😮‍💨💜 I was happy to see I had identified the pups correctly on Joel’s beautiful platter. Little Pat on the back for me! 🤎🖤🤎

[@SupposedlyFun]

Very well done identifying the pups (and the source of the jingling)! We're really proud of our foster son.

[@schoolbeginsaftercoffee4759]

Thanks for this comment! I thought(the jingle) our bunny was messing with our Christmas tree, and I gave him a firm talking to! 😂

[@mradcaqbdb]

@ Oh, poor bunny! 😂

[@SupposedlyFun]

@@schoolbeginsaftercoffee4759 😂 😂

[@SamanthaPajor]

I'm so glad to hear the updates about your foster son. You're definitely right that, between the lines, there's a ton of affection there.

[@SupposedlyFun]

We're so proud of him!

[@ullagomez4990]

I am currently reading The Snow Child and am loving it, too!

[@SupposedlyFun]

I'm so glad you're loving it!

[@spexi513]

Perf length video to listen to while I get ready for work and i certainly don’t want to 🛑 y’all from being Christmasy ….. Treeyoncè 😂 ☠️ 😂 😂 😂 I was still laughing from the other video where you said that 📖🪱💔💚

[@SupposedlyFun]

We're always happy to make your mornings a bit more festive!

[@martham9980]

You guys are the best ❤

[@SupposedlyFun]

Aw shucks. Thanks!

[@CarolineLeSage-k7s]

You guys are just the most adorable couple ❤

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks so much!

[@lesliepowell-mccarty7067]

I needed this this morning. Y'all make me happy. 🤗

[@SupposedlyFun]

That’s so nice to hear! Thank you.

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you, Happy Holidays

[@catherinejager3264]

Love you guys❤ My workout flew by this afternoon thanks to your delightful video. Loved your Thanksgiving story ❤

[@SupposedlyFun]

Happy to have been part of your workout! If only we got the benefit of the exercise. 😂

[@AnaReads19]

What a wonderful video

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks so much!

[@the_snicklefritz]

The beard games are definitely on point!

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Teddy agrees, as demonstrated in the two minutes of licking Greg's beard.🧔‍♂😆

[@SupposedlyFun]

Teddy, like Jamie before him, loves to keep our beards groomed.

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. A family of matching muzzles. Happy Holidays

[@suzys735]

You mentioned The Snow Child in a previous video and it intrigued me. I just finished it and loved it 😊

[@SupposedlyFun]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

The Snow Child is a very sweet book; I am halfway through. Happy Hoidays

[@stacielara9856]

I read that book a few years ago and still think about it. Was so different than what I usually read but I loved it!!

[@kayleigha9595]

I love Abby Jimenez’s first 3 books. I haven’t had anything less than a 5 star read from her. They are all similar Cinnamon bun with a bit extra feelings.

[@SupposedlyFun]

She is SO good at what she does.

[@Nina_DP]

I remember all the doggies. ❤️

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thank you for that. ❤️

[@awebofstories]

Happy holiday season to both of you!

[@SupposedlyFun]

Happy holidays to you and yours!

[@melinonya6232]

put the cookie book you folks spoke about on hold at my library. Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Hope you enjoy it. Happy Baking

[@SupposedlyFun]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@alldbooks9165]

❤️🎄 🎅🏼 🎅🏼

[@SupposedlyFun]

😂 🎄

[@readingbytheriver5752]

I love cookbooks. I have a wall of bookshelves in the kitchen and they are jam packed. I read them like others read novels. Finally - The Snow Child is next on my round-to-it stack. Not many books left on my physical to read shelf. I’m having eye surgery so no reading for most of the month. My wonderful daughter-in-law offered to set up some audio books for me. I like Sy Montgomery very much. Looking forward to What the Chicken Knows. I think my other wonderful daughter-in-law will get a copy too. She has backyard chickens. Joel, do you have a recipe for dog treats? I’ve misplaced the recipe I’ve used for years - just can’t quite replicate it. None of the neighbor dogs or my grand puppies complain about the “new” version but they just don’t seem right to me. All the best to the three of you.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Audiobooks sound like a great solution for the time being. I hope your eye surgery goes well and the recovery is quick and easy. Joel does have a recipe for dog treats--I'll try to remember to ask him for it.

[@amberdoty1392]

Fun fact about Abby Jimenez; Nadia Cakes that is mentioned in her books is her real life bakery in Minnesota.

[@SupposedlyFun]

I wish I had known about Nadia Cakes when I traveled to Minneapolis for work. Oh well!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Oh Fun. We will have to visit. happy Holidays

[@suzys735]

You guys should read Remarkably bright creatures - if you haven’t already 😊

[@SupposedlyFun]

I struggled with the audio and didn't finish, but I should try again at some point.

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

It is on my list. Happy Holidays

[@karenyates6797]

I read Remarkably Bright Creatures and loved it! I met the author at our bookclub meeting and have her autograph on my book from her as well! Truly special and Remarkable!!

[@micminneman8545]

Great show. Thanks guys

[@SupposedlyFun]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@janethansen9612]

There is a touch of Santa Claus about Joel with that beard. I find I am reading very slowly at the moment, but might get hold of Abby Jiminez for some holiday reading.

[@SupposedlyFun]

If you do, I hope Abby does the trick!

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Recommendations Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst ( the voice actor on the audio is lovely) Clear by Carys Davies Take a look at the Polari prize shortlist. I read Killing Jericho from that list. It’s the start of a series about a gay detective.Not sure about the twist/ending. Some gay romance recs for Joel The Trade Deadline ( ice hockey) Heated Rivalry ( Rachel Reid) The Long Game

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Thank you. I have them saved. happy Holidays

[@annegibson6072]

Good morning. Have you seen the movie Conclave? Stanley Tucci is in the movie

[@SupposedlyFun]

We haven't seen it but it's on my Oscar watch spreadsheet!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

on our list. Thanks. Happy Holidays

[@annegibson6072]

​@@SupposedlyFunI know both of you are huge Stanley Tucci fans

[@SupposedlyFun]

@@annegibson6072 We are!

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Joel has snow in his beard. Are you sure he isn’t Santa?

[@SupposedlyFun]

😂 🎅

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Sshh, don't blow my cover. 😉

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Watching this as storm Darragh starts outside. High winds Rain battering the windows. Heating on. Cold 🥶

[@SupposedlyFun]

Stay warm and dry!

[@joelmcclanahan9004]

Brrr. Stay warm

[@julieaulava9567]

Hello 👋

[@SupposedlyFun]

Hello hello!