Happy day 5 of the 12 days of CHRISelle!
As you guys know, I LOVE reading, audiobooks, and podcasts. I love sharing what I’ve been reading and listening to with you all so I wanted to check in and let you know what’s actually worth the time right now (in my opinion). It dawned on me the other day that I haven’t written an updated post about what I’m into in a while, so I thought now would be the perfect opportunity to do so! With the holiday break coming up, now’s the time to get a checklist going of all the things you want to listen to and read.
Although it’s much harder for me to find quiet time to read a book, you can always one by my bedside! I love to read when I travel for work, but since I haven’t traveled in a while, audiobooks and podcasts make for a great alternative. And no matter how busy I am, something about holding a physical book inspires me so much. Here are my top must-read books at the moment:
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Postnatal Depletion Cure by Oscar Serrallach
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
American Like Me by America Ferrera
And thanks to my hour-long commute to and from the office, next up, we have a long list of podcasts I’ve been obsessing over nonstop. Each podcast inspires me to become a better person for different reasons, to think outside the box, and also motivates me in both my personal and work life. My list below is a mix of self-help, interviews and biographies that all create deep thought and a great mental headspace for me.
I’m actually really excited about today’s giveaway because I want to share my love of reading with you all. I’m giving away some of my favorite books to two lucky readers! These are books that truly inspire me, and I know they’ll inspire you too!
📚 To enter to win: 📚
1. Comment down below with your IG handle and tell me what your favorite holiday story is!
2. Then, comment on my most recent IG photo!
We will be randomly choosing a winner later today, so come back to the blog tomorrow to see if you’ve won!
Good luck and see you tomorrow!
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Polar express. @mashimaro810
@stephaniefyi_ My favorite holiday story is the grinch 🙂
My favorite holiday movie will always be Home Alone. I grew up watching all the Home Alone movies with my family in my country Mongolia. More than the movie, it’s the memories with family are the most important…
@eyezolah
The Grinch:)
IG: @clo14_3
The Grinch!
IG: stephaniebaquero
Elf is timeless & always great but The Holiday is such a great story (albeit not super holiday related).
@mishcellaneous
My fav holiday story is the nutcracker ! Last year I saw it live and it’s everyghing I want the holidays to be and feel like. Instagram: @desireechanel
@pawpawpaulina
Roudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Nutcracker! 😍 I even watched the Barbie version as a kid each Christmas 😅
@meakova
Jesus’ story 🎄😊♥️ @larissa.fall
The giveaway is only open for US citizens. 🙁
My favorite holiday story is the Christmas Carol, teaches us a lot of valuable lessons. @suehuang97
Elf has to be my all time favorite!
IG: jtotheulia
Ever since I was a little girl….The Nutcracker <3
IG: ashleychaaang
The night before Christmas @ksmiles43
All time fav holiday story is A Christmas Carol! – @cancan22
The grinch♡ such a classic!
Elf! @sstefystefy
Santa’s little helper! @ysl_diary
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer! IG: teefee718
The night before Christmas is my favourite! @xadrienne
I love how the grinch stole christmas! Because I lowkey relate to the grinch and how salty he is 😂😂I loved the movie’s message and it helped me reflect on myself
@daeunee_l
A Christmas Carol!
@mollyandstacie
Without a doubt, The Grinch! Always has been my favorite story! I was very tempted to purchase a grinch fuzzy sweater/socks/pajamas last month! Would love to read your favorite books! <3
@sun_pakk
The Grinch is one of my favorites because it’s humorous, but at the same time, meaningful! <3 🙂 IG @itselizabethtran
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The Polar Express would have to be a classic favorite. When I was younger, my elementary school would always play the movie and we would all have hot chocolate. It’s such a good memory. Also, I love that this giveaway is about books! I love reading and can’t stress how big of an impact that and listening to podcasts has on me as an individual. IG @r0seann
The Grinch! IG: @nicolette.wonka
Nutcracker is my fave! @khayesmusic
A Christmas Carol is one of my favorites! @ecmpark
My favourite story is Anastasia 🙂 happens partially over Christmas when she finds the Grand Duchess! Ig: @sh718
I love the nutcracker! Just saw Miami City Ballet Co perform it at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA last Friday! IG: amandaltran
My favorite holiday story is A christmas carol ! Beautiful story with a great message to us!!! IG mariachan18w
My favorite holiday story is the nutcracker! I’m so happy you’re giving away books!! Definitely one of the best giveaways! 😍 IG: @laylayturtle
A Christmas Carol. I love the message of it, to not be absorbed in the in the material things and the money and the importance of love and family during the holidays.
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My favorite holiday story is from the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. Always makes me stop and thank the angels 👼 in my life.
The nutcracker ballet! IG: anaiskesslerr
@roxy_5120 – my favourite is the grinch.
@heathersaba — My favorite holiday story is The Twelve Days of Christmas! Such stunning imagery and so inspiring to read as a child (and today). xxoo
@mel_a_herrera this year the kids got into the Grinch that stole Christmas!!! I thought it would be a little scary, but no they love it!
My favorite holiday story is the Nutcracker! It’s been a tradition for my family to see the Nutcracker ballet every year around Christmas, so the story has always been near to my heart.
Does the movie “Elf” count? 😛
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My favorite is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I just loved that part where his heart grew because of the people singing. It gets me every. damn. time.
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The Nutcracker is my favorite holiday story. I recently retired from dancing professionally and it has been apart of my life for as long as I can remember.
n_chui
My favorite Christmas story has to be the Nutcracker, I love so much🎄💖 and the music is even better, I listen to it religiously☺️
@karhander
My favorite holiday story would have to be The Night Before Christmas. The best part for me has always been the sugar plum fairies dancing in the girls heads while they slept! Instagram: selsel423
I want to listen to the accidental creative right away!! I am actually a fan of having a physical book, but I totally agree if I don’t have time I would listen while driving!
Favorite holiday story is definitely the nutcracker! There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with a good book.
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Would definitely have to go with a Christmas Carol or the Polar Express! IG: kburky
I started listening to the Accidental Creative after seeing it on your channel. It’s very motivating! I also really love Idalia’s Realization Podcast 🙂
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We love opening up the bible and reading section by section that leads up to the birth of Jesus. My five year old loves to hear about the things that happen before his birth and right after his birth during the Christmas holidays. @mrsjlim
It’s not exactly a Xmas story but I used to read it every Xmas as a little girl the Little women! I loved that book and I hope the same for my daughter
I know it’s probably not a movie or book, but I love the story of the little boy drummer in the Christmas song. It, to me, is a story that recognizes and cherishes the value of a true gift, something that has so much meaning yet doesn’t cost a thing. My instagram handle is @sereta_renea_12 ! Thank you for writing such an awesome blog post for all us book lovers!💖
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a great holiday book and movie
@ciaonibella
I love watching Santa Clause 1,2,&3. Best one out there
♡Lize
P.S. I’ve always wanted to say I love your name and I wanted my daughters first letter name to match her last name and your name was so perfect. Hehe so we named our first daughter Chriselle.♡
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The story of our Savior’s birth. 🙂 My recent visit to Israel and especially Bethlehem again reminded me of the real reason behind our celebrations.
@an_na.ru
Great post as always 🙂
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I have a giant soft spot for The Grinch, but also literally any cheesy hallmark christmas movie haha IG: @keturahharder
I’ve always had a soft spot for jack frost for some reason… no idea why @vishakasantosh
Well.. of course ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens… it is such a strong and meaningful story..!
@floriana_anselmucci
Oh dear how grateful is to have time to read after you become in mother, don’t you think? I’m reading right now The power of now by Eckhart Tolle, it’s not a holiday story but it’s a great book that everybody should read. I highly recommend it.
New blog post: Flowers for Christmas is a great choice too. Don’t miss it!!!!!
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The Bible Christmas story is of course the all time best, but I always love to read the Nutcracker – the full, long, large pictures by maurice sendak, story every Christmas!! The writing is very classical, and the illustrations – I could pour over them for hours taking in all their immense detail!! @tasiafaren
Not a holiday but such a meaningful book – The Giving Tree. I can’t wait to read it to my future kiddos!
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