Happy Booksgiving!

Hello, and welcome to the FIFTH YEAR OF BOOKSGIVING!

What is Booksgiving?  It’s pretty much the only holiday I actually enjoy celebrating (other than Halloween).  It’s a day when I give out free copies of my books to people who may need them.  It usually takes place earlier in February but I was in a bit of a depression so I decided to wait until I could breathe again and turns out today is also Random Acts of Kindness Day so it’s almost like my mental illness planned this.

The strange thing about Booksgiving is that very often other people get involved and are like, “I want to buy a book for someone too!” so even if you’re the 26th person asking for a book it is entirely possible some wonderful stranger will gift it to you.

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All you have to do is start a brand new wishlist on Amazon with ONE book on it.  (Just one book, okay?  Otherwise it’s not really fair.  The only exception to the one-book-maximum is if you are also picking one book for your child, which is totally fine.)

Click here for directions on how to create a wishlist and PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW STEP 3 about adding your address to this specific brand-new wishlist because otherwise the person buying it won’t be able to send it.

And if you want to surprise a stranger with a book just click on their link, buy their book, choose their address at checkout (it’ll just give you their town for privacy reasons) and send!  (If it doesn’t give you their address it means they skipped step 3 and didn’t enter their address so just delete that book from your cart and try the next person.)

And if you want to get involved but don’t want to buy or give books then just share in the comments what your favorite book is that everyone should read.  What’s the underrated book that no one knows?  What’s the book you wish you could wipe out of your mind just so you could read it again for the first time?  What’s the book you read as a kid that saved you?  (And if you wrote a book feel free to pimp it out below.)  Discovering new books = fried gold.

(Also, I do realize that it’s a bit ironic I’m doing this on Amazon when I’m about to open my own independent bookstore but I haven’t been able to figure out a good way to do this through Nowhere yet.  Maybe next year.)

SO!  Do you need a copy of Furiously Happy, or Let’s Pretend This Never Happened or You Are Here?  Make a wishlist with the one book you want on it and post it in the comments and I’ll send a copy to the first 25 people who respond with a working wishlist.  And if I can find some extra cash I’ll send some more later.

Happy reading y’all!

PS.  If you aren’t in America leave that in your comment because shipping can be crazy expensive if you aren’t matched up with someone in your country.  🙂

PPS.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ADDED YOUR ADDRESS TO THIS SPECIFIC WISHLIST.  That always trips people up.

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  1. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened changed my life and Furiously Happy made me feel less alone in my anxiety. I’m eagerly awaiting a copy of You Are Here! Thanks for the laughs!

  2. I don’t want a book. I just want to say a gracious thank you to Annette, who sent me a second or third postcard last week. Thank you so much #bloggesstribe for this beautiful community!

  3. You are Here. The only one I am missing!

    (Leave another comment with your wishlist? 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  4. What if you have a copy already you’re willing to send somebody? Mindy, you don’t seem to have a link – can you post/get me your information somehow?

    (You totally can but just be careful about what you share. You can leave your email in a comment for someone specific to contact you or maybe have them follow you on twitter and DM you? It can get complicated so be careful. 🙂 ` Jenny)

  5. I’d absolutely love a copy but am broke right now trying to pay off credit card debit incurred from getting back on my feet after a break up of decades long relationship.

    (Sending you love. Leave a link to your wishlist? ~ Jenny)

  6. I guess I miss out again this year as I’m not home and cannot set up a list. Congrats to those that get one. Eventually I will get a Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.
    {hugs}
    Sandy/Aset/Wynterose

  7. You are so amazing for doing this every year! It should be a national holiday.
    I have all of your books (in dead tree and audio versions) so I’ll share this book I’d like.
    I’m trying to be like little house on the prairie and making all my own bread this year, so a bread book would be awesome!
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QSWD9PE3T3L?ref_=wl_share
    I’d like to recommend Feed by mira grant, and the whole trilogy.
    Zombie political thriller. It’s SO GOOD.

  8. I was given your let’s pretend it never happened to help get me out of a depressive state and it helped a lot. I reread it a couple of times now. I am so interested in your other books. I hope I get picked. Oh and Fyi my therapists office has the furiously happy mouse pad at the front desk. They also love you!

    (Thanks! Make sure you make a wishlist with the book you want and add it in the comments. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  9. YAAAAAY! Booksgiving!!! Thank you for continuing this tradition!! i love the getting and the giving! This is a new book by a favorite author of mine… he studies those who trust their bodies to do superhuman things..and in this book..he runs races with his donkey!! DONKEYYYYYYYYY!
    He helps me believe i really can make it in this life…
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JWPBZU1NB001

  10. I hope I did this right?
    If not, let’s pretend this never happened …

    (Don’t forget a link to your wishlist. ~ Jenny)

  11. I wrote two books. Bipolar Me is still available (I think) for a short time on Amazon. The sequel, Bipolar Us, is not quite distributed yet, but please watch for it. They are both for general audiences of people with bipolar or friends and loved ones who are bipolar and really not technical at all. If you can’t find the books, my blog is bipolarme.blog, so you can read some of my writing anyway.

  12. Also, I emailed you in an awkward and nervous way!! I don’t know if you got it and I’m so stressed 😂

    (I am literally the worst about opening emails. I have some that are years old. Honestly, I suck at technology. ~ Jenny)

  13. I haven’t read You Are Here yet and I NEED to! Also, Ian not smart enough to add a link to my wishlist…..

    (When it’s done just copy and paste the link inside your comment. ~ Jenny)

  14. Happy booksgiving, it is my favorite book related day of the year! I am in a time of transition moving to a new part-time job to spend more time with my child (who would like to start his own cottage business so I listed a book for him I hope that is ok!) before I blink my eyes and he is graduating from high school. Love and light to everyone who is a part of this conversation, you are all my people!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VW1MPJ2YVXX4

  15. You are here, is the book I want I bought 2copies as gifts but didn’t get myself one!

    (Then leave a link to your wishlist in your comment. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  16. Your books always pull me out of a low period. Today I’m feeling a bit lower than usually as we had to put down our sweet cat, Zeus, who we have had for 10 years. It was so sudden and I’m really struggling today. Seeing the booksgiving post was definitely a bright spot. I could use the happy distraction of You Are Here. Thank you Jenny for always sharing your hugs and lows. It has helped me be more open about talking about mine.
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XMII2XLACYAF?ref_=wl_share
    Hugs and love to all.

    (Looks like someone beat me to buying the book for you. I’m sending you so much love today. ~ Jenny)

  17. One of my favorite holidays, too! I always treat this as a pay-it-forward holiday. While I ask for a book, I always buy someone a book, too, especially someone who posts late and is really far down the list who might end up getting lost in the shuffle.

    But for me, since I have all of Jenny’s books, it’s time I build out my Carrie Fisher collection — my other mental health/illness author/hero!
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10GGC010HLL4Z?ref_=wl_share

  18. Happy Booksgiving everyone! Love that it’s on Kindness Day too. Thanks for previous years, your three wonderful books, and whoever it is sending me anonymous postcards that seem to arrive when I am particularly down. This tribe rocks. I don’t need a book this year…ok, I always need a new book, but I’d rather give back. If someone gets a book from me, you can give next year. Thank you for this great project, Jenny!!!💕

  19. Amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/J05ZHTFVO62I?ref_=wl_share

    This is the only one that I have not read yet. Thanks for the chance

    (Can you make a new wishlist and add your address to it? ~ Jenny)

  20. Jenny, I already have all your books (and calendar, bookbag, tee shirt, etc.) and have gifted copies to my sister. I would like to recommend this book: “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano. It’s her first book and is a knock-out; I stayed up all night reading it. It’s sad, touching, hopeful….and one of those books you want to IMMEDIATELY start rereading after you finish it.

  21. So wonderful you do this!! I created a wish list but wasn’t able to copy it here from my phone. I’m sure there’s a way, I have no idea how. 🤦‍♀️

    (Relatable. I always have to have my daughter do it for me. ~ Jenny)

  22. Happy booksgiving everyone. Books are the best and help so much when I’m in a depression. Keep reading weirdlings

  23. I’m way down the list, but I would love to receive a copy of Furiously Happy if someone is able. I can honestly say all of you have made my last year MUCH more bearable from the mail exchange Jenny did in March 2019 and I hope the mail I was able to send out helped in return. Jenny, if you slog through enough comments to see this, I hope you ‘sponsor’ another mail exchange this year!
    I’m choosing Furiously Happy because it was my first book to read of Jenny’s and helped in more ways than I can explain.
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18V9VDDS9WSN2?ref_=wl_share

    (Yay! And looks like someone already bought your book. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  24. I’m going to shout out the books my friend wrote because they’re amazing. The Man I Love by Suanne Laqueur (her debut) and An Exaltation of Larks. Rich, deep books about how we love each other. Available on Amazon.

  25. I would love to have a copy of you are here https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LNOJAWXCP0N1/?ref_=lol_ov_le even if not Jenny has saved me from my mind more times than I care to count. I love her and she has changed my life. I no longer feel like I’m the only person in the world who has mental health struggles and sometimes I live vicariously through her and her brave tweets. Thank you Jenny and thank you to this community who helps me feel like I’m understood . I love you all

    (you are so not alone. 🙂 PS. I think you forgot to add your address to your list. ~ Jenny)

  26. I love your big heart – I’m still receiving postcards and they always make me smile 🙂

  27. I have a copy of a book that I owned ages ago and used to knit a Loch Ness monster for my son. Now his sister is asking for a Nessie and I no longer have the book due to having been homeless for several years. I’m in a house again (freezing because of a busted furnace) and have all the supplies I need except the pattern. I’m in SW Michigan. Thanks for reading! Have a great week y’all.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I4255A33ZIUZ?ref_=wl_share

    (Looks like it’s already on the way. Sending you so much love! ~ Jenny)

  28. I had no idea that you do this! I also apparently live under a rock, because I didn’t know about YouAre Here: An Owner’s Manual for Dangerous Minds. I greatly enjoyed the Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy. Both made me feel like I’m not alone in the mental heath battles that I face. I remember thinking, “This lady is just as complicated mentally as I am, just in different ways!”

    If anyone is inclined to purchase this for me, my wish list is below. My local library does have it, though, so if there are others to choose from, please pass me by…

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IMBASUBAWQ36?ref_=wl_share

    (Looks like it’s on the way to you! ~ Jenny)

  29. I’ve love a new copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened. I always seem to give my copy away on the bus.

    (Love! Don’t forget to share your wishlist. ~ Jenny)

  30. For those that have missed out on Booksgiving there’s a way to read FREE! Use the App Libby or Hoopla and it will link to your local library and library card. You can check out digital and audio books for free. Or you can sign up for a free trial of Audible. Audible is how I got the most recent Fantastic Strangelings Book Club book, Follow me to Ground, it was too new for the library to have, but I would bet your library has copies of of all of Jenny’s books.
    “Let’s Pretend this Never Happened,” made laugh til I cried and then I cried some more at the end because someone “got me.” I had just been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis (PSA) it’s like RA but it’s worse and evil twin.
    I hope this info helps someone get a chance to read Jenny’s books, they have saved me in many ways and for that I will be forever grateful. Xoxo

    (Super helpful! ~ Jenny)

  31. I have my own copies, I just need to bring them to the shop (soon! I hope!) and somehow get them signed, or nibbled on by Dorothy or something : )

    (Yay! ~ Jenny)

  32. Caroline wanting a Kindle book – it wouldn’t let me do it that way without your email address.

  33. A book series I’m reading that hasn’t gotten much attention is called Original Syn by Beth Kander. I recommend it to everyone that likes any type of dystopian books.

  34. Booksgiving is my favorite day!! I don’t have time to sit and read these days unfortunately (I do listen to a lot of books though) but I added a book for my mom since she just finished the Discovery of Witches trilogy and thought she could read this during her chemo recovery. And a favorite of my daughter’s that we constantly try to check out at the library but is always taken.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EAXG7IRPA838?ref_=wl_share

  35. I added a list to get a physical copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened. I started work at a public library recently and they don’t have any of your books, and they should. I only own your books digitally.

  36. This is wonderful. I’m a single dad with 4 kids all above the age of 12. They would love something new to read and I would love for them to drop the electronics and read. My middle girl loves Whitney and finds such confidence since her. That book would make her day! 💛 thank you so much for wanting to help get books into people’s hands.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SI1LE9Y8806M?ref_=wl_share

  37. David M #172, did you add your address? I tried to gift you and no address was picked up. 8-(

  38. Two books recommendations: ‘Ahab’s Wife’ by Sena Jeter Naslund, and ‘The Poisonwood Bible’ by Barbara Kingsolver. Those are two of my favorite books of all time.

  39. A couple years ago, I was laid off very unexpectedly and I was extremely confused and at a loss about next steps. I had been working as a book editor, and someone here bought me a couple books I really needed when I just didn’t have the funds for that. The kindness and generosity of this stranger were frankly overwhelming (I cried most of the afternoon after my package arrived).

    While things are better for me now, I’m still underemployed and dealing with the unpredictable and piecemeal nature of freelance writing/editing. I’ve come to realize that technical writing/editing would be a good move for me, but I’ve been putting off getting a book I could really use:

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FXHAODEQMI3V?ref_=wl_share

    I’m just putting it out there – I know it’s a pricier book, so I have no expectations. I appreciate Jenny’s blog, all the folks here, and everyone’s willingness to participate in these great virtual events (it gives me hope for the internet, and the card swap – that I think happened last year – was amazing). I have a feeling I’m going to be in a much, much better place next year when Booksgiving comes around again. I hope to spread the joy, hope, and positivity and return the favor then when I’m able.

  40. Happy Booksgiving! What a wonderful idea! I have Jenny’s first two books and LOVE them! I would love to own the third one “You Are Here”, but am currently unemployed so I’m unable to buy it myself. If anyone is on here from Canada that wants to buy a book for someone <3, here is my link. 🙂
    https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/17VTYF3X51D80

  41. I also want to mention Bookshop.org. I have a very small, very new bookstore and I’ve just signed us up with them. It isn’t quite as sophisticated/complex as amazon, but worth looking into.

  42. I would love a copy of You Are Here! There’s also a Sandra Boynton book on my list for my 2 year old because, books. 💜https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1S55P64POXVG2?ref_=wl_share

    (sent both! ~ Jenny)

  43. I think I’m late to the party, but You Are Here would be amazing to own! I’m going to go gift a book right now to someone, yeah! You are wonderful Jenny!

    (don’t forget to include your wishlist! ~ Jenny)

  44. So bummed I didn’t see this in time! I need a new copy of Furiously Happy. I let a friend borrow it and we had a falling out and no longer speak… This book changed my life. At 30, I was finally able to admit to myself (and others) that I suffer from depression. I miss my book greatly…

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17I0L6TRKXCXI?ref_=wl_share

    (Looks like you forgot to add your address? ~ Jenny)

  45. Yesss! I have a Day Zero project list and giving 4 books for Booksgiving is on it! I’ve been waiting!

  46. So much fun! I look forward to this every year!
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LLZVPYLKKZP0/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist
    Also, here’s a shameless plug for my own book, Raising Wildflowers – the misadventures of a working mom raising awesome kids. Jenny was my inspiration for writing it!
    https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Wildflowers-Misadventures-Working-Awesome/dp/1977216471/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=raising+wildflowers+the+misadventures&qid=1581977778&sr=8-1

  47. For those of you that like crime, serial killers, etc this is the last book I read and it’s fantastic! The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson. I’d be happy to send this one to someone if interested.

    I added a collection by Edgar Allen Poe for my daughter. We are homeschooling and currently working through American Lit for her 11th grade year. She’s been asking for Poe, but i haven’t been able to locate a collection at Goodwill.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/198HNQ3SNE65?ref_=wl_share

  48. BEST HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR! This is so fun! I have always read about this after it has run its course so I am excited to post a list for myself this year! One book for myself and one for my 15 year old teenage daughter! We are both doing some self discovery this year! (p.s. I would love it of my book fairy was an enneagram nerd and wanted to know what the book says about their type!)

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CAHSOYUKWCOI?ref_=wl_share

  49. I posted in the comments of the FB post so Mindy can dm me there and we could exchange information. 🙂

  50. I hope I did it right! I would love let’s pretend this never happened as I have given all my copies away to those who could use it and now don’t have one for myself. I’m in Canada. Really in a dark place and could use some humour to kick depression’s ass!!!!! Hopefully things are better financially next year and I can treat someone!!!
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24EGXEQZXZVH0

  51. I’m so happy it’s that time of year again! I’ve added a “Garfield” book to my wish list b/c my kid’s both love him… this would be a fun surprise for them! Thank you, Jenny… this is a wonderful thing you do every year.
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TRZ5TFMPOMH5

    Allyson #141 … You should be getting your book tomorrow! 😉

  52. “What’s the book you wish you could wipe out of your mind just so you could read it again for the first time? ” Give it time. I just reread an entire series of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe books because I could no longer remember whodunit. It’s awesome. Only now I wish I hadn’t given away all of my Agatha Christie books when i remembered the killer in the first few pages.

  53. I have both of Jenny’s books so I put another of my favorite authors on my list.
    I am in Canada
    Thank you if some one chooses to be generous.

  54. I have all of your books, though they are on loan to my high schooler right now. 🙂

    But I’d love a new book to read. Having a lot of medical things lately and something to distract while in waiting rooms would be great. I’m a single mom on a fixed disability income, so “frivolous” wants for me take a back seat to needed things and kid wants.

    Thank you to anyone who can help! 🙂

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W9I5XW02MO4D?ref_=wl_share

  55. I have all of your books, though they are on loan to my high schooler right now. 🙂

    But I’d love a new book to read. Having a lot of medical things lately and something to distract while in waiting rooms would be great. I’m a single mom on a fixed disability income, so “frivolous” wants for me take a back seat to needed things and kid wants.

    Thank you to anyone who can help! 🙂

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1W9I5XW02MO4D?ref_=wl_share

    (I think this failed to post when I first tried; if I’m wrong and I posted this more than once, I’m so sorry!)

  56. As I (hopefully) come to the end of this stage of my journey, and get ready to start my second career, I would like to ask for … a journal. “The Fox and the Star” is the book I read with my niece, and it’s “our” book. Now her auntie the writer would like to journal her story so that when my little nugget of a niece is old enough to understand, to understand why her auntie has scars, why her auntie has a semi-colon tattoo, she can read how her auntie went through hell, got up, fell down, mourned, got up, and, finally, was reborn.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2N8MWRZS62WWG

  57. #226 Emily M — great choice! Your book is on the way. I love the fact that many of us get to both give and receive on Booksgiving!

  58. I just moved myself and my toddler in with my parents last week, leaving my narcissistic husband after 10 years. I have dearly been wanting to read Kristina Kuzmic’s new book. I truly loved Jenny’s books and should reread them in this season.

  59. I’ve given for Booksgiving, this time I’ll make a wish for myself. I am learning how to put myself first, sometimes. Thank you!

  60. Shannon who wanted Peince Lestat, your book should be there by March 2. It was a third party seller.

  61. I self published some original poetry. Only way to get it though is through me. It was therapy.

  62. I would love to re-read Furiously Happy( ha it from the library,( my budget doesn’t include actually buying books!), then send it on to an elderly friend in Texas who has the most excellent potty mouth ever…she’d love it too!

  63. I’m so excited that you are keeping this tradition alive! Your books have been well-loved and well-read in my home. Like last year, I would like to add one for me here, and go back and grab a few for others. I have picked up my love of Steven King lately and trying to fill in the blanks of books I may have missed of his. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into this!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/6ab40mM?ref_=wl_share

  64. I’m number 172 and I didn’t save when I added the address. All fixed. Thanks to anyone who tried to send a gift

  65. One of the best books I’ve ever read is “Alias Hook” by Lisa Jensen. It’s about Captain Hook and the transformative power of love. You’ll never look at Peter Pan the same way. The book is beautifully written and engaging from the very first page.

  66. How is it possible that someone already purchased the knot tying book for my daughter??? Thank you so much! She loves knots and I ran out of ones to teach her after the square knot ha ha. She is going to flip!

  67. Heather Dawn post 282 I sent one of the books for your daughter. From my 9 year old daughter. I love the book choice! (Sofia Valdez Future Prez) Should arrive by Thursday.

  68. For the first time in many many years, I am in a position at the moment to pay forward the kindnesses I have received from strangers and friends and internet peoples. I love today.
    Thank you to the universe and all the people for all the help I’ve received – even if they didn’t know they helped me in some way, like just to keep going one more step. <3

  69. My husband writes books and they are great in my obviously biased opinion!

    Robert Max Tillsley
    The Last Cruise Ship – SciFi adventure
    The Steel Trap – urban fantasy with ghosts & spies aimed at 8-12 but good for older readers
    Rebyrth – SciFi set it Australia aimed at 10-14 but also able to be enjoyed by adults

    Thanks Jenny for this fabulous book giving idea!

  70. So, I’ve made a goof already (I’m sorry!), so maybe people can learn from my foolishness… I just put my books for my two kids and I onto my “The Book I Really Need List 2019” on Amazon, not thinking it’s the Wish List from last year with my 2020 wish on it, but if you click filter purchased it shows last years books… So I had to make a new list. I’m sorry about that. Looks like someone bought my son’s book, thank you so much! And sorry I flubbed on my first attempt. This link is correct! I left my old one up for transparencies sake.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/OM32XGMIO3IM?ref_=wl_share

  71. A L Hoise post 300 Furiously Happy lifeline headed your way. Should arrive by Wednesday. Enjoy!

  72. Michelle Marino, your book should arrive tomorrow!

    I bought someone else’s book, too, but I lost track of whose it was. It’ll be a surprise for both of us!

    Heather

  73. I added my address to number 203. Duh, never did anything like this before! Exciting!

  74. Anonymous 288, your book should arrive tomorrow 🙂 I hope it will help with your anxiety, know that fellow tribe members are cheering you on from afar!

  75. Amanda B., I can’t find your comment now, but you wanted “The Unnamed Midwife” and it is supposed to be there by Wednesday!

  76. Rissatoo (Post 173) I sent your book! It went “no rush” so it should be there end of this week or beginning of next week. Happy Booksgiving!

  77. Angelicedg, comment 312, I really want to buy that for you, but no address is coming up? If you add it, I will buy!

  78. My favourite holiday!
    Last year someone gifted me a book, but unfortunately it never arrived.
    As i’m still working on dealing with trauma, i decided to put it on my list again this year in hopes of better luck.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CSSUEZDUM8AZ

    PLEASE NOTE i live in the Netherlands, so postage will be higher.
    If you’d rather send to someone closer to home, I totally understand :).

    Thank you all for being wonderful xx

  79. Rachel R (218/244), the books for you and your daughter should both be there on Wednesday! Excellent choices, I hope you will both enjoy 🙂

  80. I’ve created a Booksgiving Wish List with the one book of yours that I don’t have.
    I also want to say thank you to all the lovely goddesses who have kept my spirits up with their cards and postcards. It’s been really tough with my husband being unemployed, and y’all have made some days just a little brighter. I’m terrible at getting back to people, but I have saved every one and if there is a return address, you will get something from me when we are stable. Xoxo

  81. I didnt realize I need to put email in comments for kindle book. Thank you becomingcliche for posting that ! I fixed it !
    🙂

  82. Ooh I might be late to the game 🙁 Id love any of them. I did read Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and adored it. I’m going through a hard time right now and your book I read made me laugh out loud.

  83. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B0LACN2HOW4T/?ref_=lol_ov_le

    I absolutely love this idea. I’ve been having some health issues that have caused me to stop working so I’m home a lot and use books as a way to distract myself and keep myself from getting too depressed about my current situation. I love this blog and have been following it for years. A friend of mine recently used the picture of Beyoncé the rooster at your front door for my Valentine’s Day card from her. It made me ridiculously happy.

  84. Lesley, #367, Happy Birthday & Happy Booksgiving!! Your book is on its way. Delivery scheduled for Wed.

  85. Can I shamelessly promote my book here? “Circling Butterfly” is what one friend called “Fan Fiction for Opera”. It is the back stories of three characters in Madama Butterfly that you see on stage but never get to know. And it goes on to tell everyone’s stories after (spoiler alert if you don’t know the opera) Butterfly dies. Available on Amazon or Abe Books if you don’t want to support Bezos.

  86. I wore my Nowhere Bookshop tee to chemo today, took a nap, went out for Ramen, THEN while eating my Ben and Jerry’s, I find out it’s Booksgiving! Turned out to be a pretty great day. I’m gonna be just gifting not recieving this year. Off I go! Love your holiday Jenny.

  87. Emily (409), Born a Crime is suuuuuuch a good book, definitely in my top 10. It should be with you on Wednesday! I hope you’ll love it too 🙂

  88. Anonymous 228, I wanted to send your Kindle book, but you don’t have an email address in your comments… can you add it please? Thanks!

  89. I’m not looking to receive for Booksgiving, but I wanted to tell everyone about some great books. I love everything by Neil Gaiman, but my favorite right now is Stardust, which is available as a ebook, a regular book, a illustrated book, or a graphic novel. (The movie adaptation is fun, but as always, the book is better.) I also recommend both the graphic novel series Fables and Saga. Ok, just came here to say all that. Thank you, Jenny, for creating Booksgiving!

  90. It seems I keep messing up. Here is my original post. Address and list is fixed. Thanks everyone for catching it and trying to help the kiddos get their books!

    172 – This is wonderful. I’m a single dad with 4 kids all above the age of 12. They would love something new to read and I would love for them to drop the electronics and read. My middle girl loves Whitney and finds such confidence since her. That book would make her day! 💛 thank you so much for wanting to help get books into people’s hands.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SI1LE9Y8806M?ref_=wl_share

  91. Not asking or giving this year. But do want to plug the book “A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole. It’s not new, but I can’t stop laughing at the dialogue. Something on nearly every page cracks me up.

  92. Asking for a copy of Furiously Happy for my little sister Mia (11 years old).

    She borrowed my copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and fell in love with your writing. She actually did a book report on it for school (obviously the coolest kid ever) and plans to do her next book report on Furiously Happy. I know she’d love to have her own copy

    Thanks for doing this. Happy books-giving, one and all!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YBMGMCUBYW08?ref_=wl_share

  93. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/G74BYH8Z871P/?ref_=lol_ov_le
    Not sure if this link will even work cuz I’m kinda bumbling along because I totally forgot the instructions exactly one second after I left the page. Also I know I’m 2000 & late for this but I figured what the heck. I have all 3 of your books and am dying for your next one to come out. I used to collect Stephen King and this is my all time fav of his books and I loaned it to a apparently untrustworthy friend who never returned it, why get made me sad. This is why I no longer loan out stuff btw. This same person was supposed to deliver Girl Scout cookies and is now trying to make me drive a half hour to get them instead. Seems I didn’t learn my lesson….anywho… Happy Booksgiving everyone! Totally best holiday ever!

  94. Wow. So many replies. Not to get too lost into the ether of the internet but I have a book to recommend. “You Deserve a Drink” -Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery by Mamrie Hart. Easy quick read with chapters/tales readable in or out of order at your own pace. Yes, she’s a youtuber though a hilarious comedian whom like Jenny here let you know you’re not alone in your silly life.

  95. I looked at this blog post before there was a single comment, then my brain fog made me forget all about it.

    I’ve been wanting this book of folktales from around the world since 2016! It’s by a fellow blogger and the stories she’s collected are awesome! https://amzn.to/2u7qKb3

    (Thanks to kind souls, I already have all of Jenny’s books!)

    Thank you! if anyone manages to find and pick me!

  96. Connie. Foster way down in Texas, your book is on the way! I was going to post via the name you have here then couldn’t find you again. Hope it’s ok. Anyway, happy booksgiving! AJ 💕

  97. I love this idea! I don’t need a book, but I wanted to share that ALL book lovers should read The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

  98. I almost missed it this year; I always look forward to this holiday!
    My daughter has the first book in this series, and the third. She would love to have the second book so she could actually read the set.
    I love Charlaine Harris, and I’ve been looking forward to her new book.
    Thanks for considering us!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5K39H8TYH4JG

  99. Favorite book that everyone should read? Original Syn, by Beth Kander. Dystopian. Thought-provoking. Couldn’t put it down.

  100. Please double check your links and addresses!!! I tried to send out several and couldn’t because of incorrect links or missing addresses.

    That being said, it took me a long time to find people to buy books for because so many other people had bought books already. It warms my heart.

  101. I first found Lets Pretend in a small library in a smaller town in AZ where I didnt want to be at all. Then I went back to college and found it there in a small free library on campus. It always seems to come when I need it. Furiously happy always slips thru my fingers as I pass it on to people who equally need it.
    I have 1 fluff book on my lost for me and 2 silly books for my 2 kiddos. Happy booksgiving!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29UY6X8RAVL86?ref_=wl_share

  102. Ok fellow bookbuddies that was so much fun going down the list, trying to find a book wish that hadn’t yet been fulfilled! You are all so awesome. Glad I was able to participate again this year. It warms my heart to see so many people helping people they don’t know. I decided to add a book for myself in case, at this late hour someone has the urge to help me disappear into fantasy for a few hours. Many thanks! AJ
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VYHQW0SHRXGE/?ref_=lol_ov_le

  103. Lindsay, thank you so much!! My daughter is so excited, and I am thrilled as well. I can’t wait to jump in to this book.

  104. Lana1967 Your link is for a kindle book and I can not purchase kindle books On wishlists on my phone. I’m guessing it might be the same for anyone else on mobile. It shows your wishlist and email but is missing the buy button. I hope you’re able to get a book!

  105. I’ve been working through some stuff lately so I just started another re-read (or re-listen rather) of Furiously Happy but I don’t have You Are Here and could really see it helping me through this…weird time I’m going through. I love your books, Jenny, and what’s more, I love listening to you read your books! Thanks for just being you and sharing your sparkle with the world!

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YDH222FB2745?ref_=wl_share (Hopefully I did this right…)

  106. There is a group for independent bookstores to do business online just like Amazon. I can’t remember the title and it may be at work where I’m not but google it, it’s starting to happen now.

  107. Happy Booksgiving! I know I am too late to participate but still wanted to leave a comment. I found You Are Here at a local bookstore and wanted to buy it but have been unemployed for a few months due to an illness doctors can’t (or won’t) diagnose. One day when I am feeling better and actually have spending money I will buy. It since I adore all of your work and appreciate a wonderful coloring book.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T3I2MBE5J6FN?ref_=wl_share

  108. Happy Booksgiving! I know I am too late to participate but still wanted to leave a comment. I found You Are Here at a local bookstore and wanted to buy it but have been unemployed for a few months due to an illness doctors can’t (or won’t) diagnose. One day when I am feeling better and actually have spending money I will buy. It since I adore all of your work and appreciate a wonderful coloring book.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T3I2MBE5J6FN?ref_=wl_share

  109. Unsurprisingly to anyone know knows me, I’m fashionably late to the party. I honestly look forward to Booksgiving every year, it makes me smile to think of the happiness someone else will get to open up their mail and find a much hoped for book inside. I’ll be back in the morning to hit the wishlists! I’ve got one book for myself and a book for my tween.

    (I’m in Canada for any fellow Canucks looking for a list or anyone who has prime and doesn’t mind shipping to Canada).

    https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3OCV6PQWTCU33

  110. I wish I could erase John Crowley’s Little, Big from my mind after every time I read it (twice yearly, usually) so that I could read it again for the first time.

  111. Smol note, because I am surprised at how many people don’t know about this: Buy from smile.amazon.com (if you are a prime member, sign in and it will automatically apply prime). When you buy from that smile site, Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase total to a charity of your choice. It seems small but it totally adds up when we all do it! =D

  112. If you already have Jenny’s books, and need ideas for others, here are a few I recommend.
    You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero is wonderful for anyone who is struggling to recognize their own awesomeness and uniqueness. The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris and Lost Connections by Johan Hari both show that there are ways out of depression, if we change the way we think and the way we live.

    If you’re looking for fiction, anything by Neil Gaiman is fantastic Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is hilarious. For fantasy lovers, The Name of the Wind is an epic fantasy that will keep you hooked (don’t start this yet if you like to read all the books in a series at once – the third book in the trilogy hasn’t been released yet).

    (Can you tell that I love books?)

  113. RB / Comment #491 — Happy Booksgiving! Looked like a great pick, and I’m a sucker for cats. 🙂 Enjoy!

  114. If they haven’t been said, I’m recommending the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde! They are surreal adventure stories for literary geeks and they are amazing! Happy reading!

  115. Connor (44) Happy Booksgiving from a pansy Southerner! That book looks awesome, I’m tempted to get one for myself, if I could stop procrastinating for once.

  116. What a wonderful idea! I do not want any books. I tend to keep a low profile on the internet, It tends to allow me to blog more freely without attracting too much attention. I read many books in 2019 but hte one that has done the most for me is “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself”, by Michael Singer. It felt like it was written directly to me.

  117. Such a rainy dreary day – i even forgot to put my name on my post 527. Sara A 🙂 Booksgiving makes every thing better

    Sheryl Clark 515 Happy booksgiving to you too!

  118. I popped through the list up to 351 and most of the early ones are filled or have comments from Jenny for repair. Maybe this will help people who are hen-picking for unfilled ones. I can do the rest when I get back from my daughter’s class (currently there are 525 comments). Also, quite a few kindle books without email addresses. So many filled lists!:

    11
    27 (Canada)
    32 (broken link)
    35
    42 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    49
    50 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    66
    70 & 73 I think this is duplicate but it hasn’t been filled both are The Color Purple
    93 (wrong kind of link, collaboration)
    95
    97 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    109 (wrong kind of link, collaboration)
    119
    120
    125
    126
    127 (more than limit)
    133
    136 Canada
    137
    140
    142 (pre-release)
    146
    147
    151 (broken link)
    158
    162
    165
    169
    172
    174 (only an idea?)
    175 Germany
    180
    182
    185
    191
    192 & 194 (duplicate)
    195 Canada
    196 Canada
    198
    201
    207
    220
    221
    225
    227 (more than limit)
    228 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    231
    232
    233
    234 & 235 Canada
    237 Canada
    240 Canada
    241 (broken link)
    246
    247 & 250 (duplicate)
    249 (more than limit)
    251 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    253 (only an idea?)
    254
    256 (just links to Jenny’s website)
    263
    269 Canada
    271
    274
    276 (broken link)
    278
    281
    279 & 282 (duplicate)
    285
    294
    295
    300 (broken link)
    304
    305 (broken link)
    310 Canada
    312
    313 (only an idea?)
    315 (broken link)
    318
    323
    329
    331 (over limit)
    332
    334
    336 (wrong link, collaboration)
    341 & 345 (duplicate)
    346 (you need an email address in comments for Kindle book)
    349
    351

  119. oops, forgot my email address it’s iread78 AT yahoo DOT com for iread78 comment 541. I’m adding the email to the header in the lists as well

  120. @serine23

    I had some spare time so I went through the comments from 353 through 500. Happy Booksgiving! I noticed some reposts because the commenters thought their original one didn’t go through in which case I just included the initial comment

    I also marked kindle books for people who want to gift but don’t have prime

    353 – wrong type of list collaboration
    358
    361
    362 – from canada
    364 – wrong type of list collaboration
    369
    370 – broken link?
    371 – from canada
    372
    377
    379
    384 – from canada
    392
    395 – multiple books
    401 – fixed from 71
    407 – kindle book
    410
    411
    415
    421
    423 – fixed from 172
    426 – broken link
    429 – broken link
    430
    431
    432 – too many books listed
    437
    438
    440
    443
    446 – kindle book
    447
    448
    449 – collaboration list type
    453
    455
    457
    458 – broken link
    462
    465
    466
    467 – from canada
    468
    470
    472
    473 – kindle book
    474
    476 – multiple books
    480
    481 – preorder
    484 – wrong list type collaboration
    485
    486
    488
    490
    492 – France
    493 – kindle books need an email address in the comments
    494 – in india
    495
    497 – in canada
    499

  121. AJ-the-short-one – Looks like your book is coming from a 3rd party seller and they won’t let me buy as a wish list item. If you can find it sold from Amazon directly, you’ll probably have more luck. Sorry. 🙁

  122. So, looks like I did the same thing as a couple of other folks (comment 421). I added my book to my “booksgiving” list not realizing it still had my 2018 and 2019 purchased books listed. I made a new list “booksgiving 2020” for this year’s book. I did leave the original booksgiving list up for transparency. Here’s the link for this year’s booksgiving. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R1JNNLLFUVHV/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_5?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

  123. I’ve tried to purchase so many books only to discover there is no shipping address. Please double check that you have an address assigned to your list.

  124. txmarina44 (comment 455) your book is on the way!

    anonymous (comment 470) your book is on the way!

    Cherie (comment 474) your book is on the way!

  125. I’ve clicked on a few and see my book list and then no book is listed. Does this mean it has been filled?

  126. Happy Booksgiving! #431, #499, #537, & #552 are filled. I forgot to leave a recommendation too. With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo was a nice 5-star feel-good read.

  127. Stacey #564, I couldn’t tell by scanning your other wish lists if you have a Kindle. But just in case you don’t know, the book you want is available for $1.99 on Kindle. It was a monthly deal for this month.

  128. Someone commented that I had too many books on my list (I’m 432 from earlier). I wasn’t actually suggesting someone buy all of those books. I actually was trying to save two of them to another list to remind myself that i wanted to read or buy them later, however, as I stated, I wasn’t sure exactly what I was doing and was kind of just bumbling around in there. Sorry for my mistake. 🙁

  129. Would be great to get this bible as my walk with God is new and it has many features. However I know it’s a huge ask so I shall not expect it, I just know the Lord says you have not because you ask not, so I am asking. Much love to all.

  130. Amanda T. (Comment 496) – add an address to your wishlist so it can be sent to you! Hope you find the right doctor who can help you figure out what’s going on. I know how stressful that can be.

  131. Can anyone leave me a book suggestion for my 14yo niece who is going through a ton of shit in her life on top of being a teenage girl? Something therapy sequel that would let her know it’s okay not to value yourself by who does or doesn’t like you and that life will go on….and get better…..eventually?

  132. Not sure whether they’ll ever get around to wish lists that strangers can send books to (although… if you suggested it, they might? You are a substantial force, and that would be a fabulous option for next year’s Booksgiving), but I just read a Forbes article about Bookshop, which is working to create income for independent booksellers. It is already ticking along with, I would note, copies of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened on it. 🙂 (it might also be nice to sign Nowhere up for it? I do not know.)

  133. Ian post 563 & 251, your list is just fine, thanks for adding your email address to your kindle book. I don’t see anything wrong, I just don’t see a lot of giving at the moment 🙁 I’m sweeping through the list, and just saw 7 or 8 lists filled since this morning. Don’t give up hope! You are loved.

  134. Hi–I just noticed my list was flagged as something wrong by iread78 because it’s a preorder. We’ve filled preorders for others in past years for Booksgiving, so I didn’t know I couldn’t / shouldn’t request one.
    Should I request something else? My original post was 481. Thanks for your help!

  135. Hey Brian! I’m sorry that was a misunderstanding on my part – I wasn’t marking it as there being something wrong I was just marking it as something for wish granters to be aware of.

    because of the way Amazon has their systems set up you aren’t charged for preorders until they ship so people can be hit with unexpected charges weeks or months from when the order was placed. It may or may not be a concern but I wanted people to know as an FYI – sorry I wasn’t more clear!

  136. Hi iread78–Gotcha! Thanks for explaining; I just didn’t want to break any rules, and I was going to change it if I had done something wrong. Thanks for keeping an eye on the lists–much appreciated!

  137. I know it’s a little expensive, so if no one gets it for me, that’s cool, but I am DYING to have this book right now, and I can’t afford to get it for myself, so I figured it doesn’t hurt anything to throw it out there. If nothing else, maybe it’s something another knitter has never heard of and they’ll find they’re interested too?

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B7JIAJRD0MV6?ref_=wl_share

  138. lana1967, comment 582, your book is on its way!
    Rebecca, comment 572, one of your books is on its way!
    Stacey Brucale, comment 564, your book is on its way!

  139. Is anyone doing a Google spreadsheet this year for the lists? I found that SO easy to gift from last year. If no one else is doing it, I may tackle it later on tonight, after I finish working.

    (If there has already been a conversation about this, apologies that I missed it, as I haven’t had a chance to actually read the comments yet. See working above. :D)

  140. Actually, lana1967, I’m not sure if you’ve changed your list. But I verified it once, and now that I look again, there is no email address in the comments on your Kindle book. Did your book change?

  141. I already requested a book for myself, so I hope this is allowed. I’d like to request one for my sister. She’s had a really tough year and could use a pick me up. I know this book isn’t out until June, but she’s OBSESSED with this author. If anyone would be able to fulfill this for her, it would be amazing.

    I love this group.

    https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32K6HST8FUF9I

  142. Can I just say this group of people is incredible!!! Thank you all for making me smile and feel good today, especially the generous people who got the books for my mom and daughter.

  143. Kitten, #596 not exactly what I had in mind, but thank you! That’s at least a helpful place to start.

  144. Sorry, I misspoke, spreadsheet (which anyone can use) is up through post 577, but I’ve only hand verified shipping addresses etc. through 453. Like the “master list” from previous years, but I don’t want to step on toes, just help people see what’s what and help each other out. Anyone can add/comment edit. Be aware the list is “live” so if you change it, it will save it that way! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GyBBoxuL2N61-8pHdXtgD8EUy22CD00jBouqYNSo8Cs/edit?usp=sharing

  145. Lana1967 I was going to get your book ordered for you but I’m thinking you didn’t put in an email address for the kindle? Cause it would only let me deliver it to my kindle. Hope you can get that fixed cause I’ll be looking back later. Best to you.

  146. Serine23, I should have known you’d have it all in hand. 🙂 I helped out with keeping it updated last year, happy to do so again this year!

  147. jstnthrgal–Many, many thanks! You’ve made my family very happy; my wife, daughter and I all enjoy this author, so this book will be very much looked forward to and enjoyed. Thanks for your kindness, and all the best to you!

  148. Moonlight… I hesitated to do one because I feel like some people were grumpy with me before and I felt badly as I just want to be helpful. But anyone can use it or edit it, it belongs to Jenny’s community. Also, I would never want to step on Jenny’s toes or what she’s doing. I just think when people see it all at once it’s clearer and if it’s easy, they give more! I’ll try to hop on after dinner and help finish checking the remaining hundred or so lists.

  149. Jenny and other lovely participants of this post: THANK YOU! I don’t know if it was Jenny or someone else, but someone bought me You Are Here! Again, thank you! Thank you Jenny for providing a safe space for people to come together and shine in a dark, dark world. Love to you all.

  150. Thank you to whomever is updating the list! When you verify a request you can add it to the cart and see if they have an address, many of these later ones don’t have an address. Also, there is a person scamming Kindle books, which is really sad, since there are 170 people who haven’t gotten a book. Here’s the list folks if you need an updated list. I just pulled several more completed ones. Yay!
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GyBBoxuL2N61-8pHdXtgD8EUy22CD00jBouqYNSo8Cs/edit?usp=sharing

  151. Dearest Brigette 548-thanks for the suggestion ! I figured you were right, and that was why my wish sat sadly unfulfilled. So, I changed it and hopefully someone will be my Booksgiving Fairy now. Connie #459, you wish is granted. 💕https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VYHQW0SHRXGE?&sort=default

  152. I’m just going to do some book pimpage here. I’ve written 3 historical romances set in the 1920’s. Check’em out. Not Looking for Trouble was written during my gangster obsession, Eye of the Beholder after watching Phantom of the Opera too many times and It Takes Moxie kind of has a Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, It Happened one Night kind of vibe. If you’re looking for something different, give them a try! Thanks

  153. I’m late to the party due to a stressful last couple of days. Does anyone overseas need a book? Let me know!
    See, 4 years ago hubby and I had given up hope on moving out of a crappy apartment. I came home from work and we were moping around. He said, “Tell me something good.” I said, “I sent a book to a complete stranger today. She lived overseas and thought no one would send it to her because of shipping.” He said, “But for a book it’s worth it!” Then we got a call from someone with a rental house and we live there now. So I always look forward to this to remind myself for good to come to you, you must put good out into the world.

  154. I’ve just been recommended this book about painting. It is by an American abstract artist Lawrence C Goldsmith so only available in the USA . His works looks fabulous and my art teacher recommended this artist to everyone in class.
    I am in the UK but the amazon shipping rate only adds a couple of pounds so looks reasonable for a hardback book https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3KP6CGLV6W4UD?ref_=wl_share

  155. Hello Judy I’m late to the party too as been busy with family needs this week. A lovely story about pay it forward :))

  156. Hello Judy I’m late to the party too as I’ve been busy with family needing me to help them with more chores this week. A lovely story about pay it forward and I happen to be overseas in the UK. So maybe you are my book angel/book fairy :0))

    I’ve just been recommended this book about painting. It is by an American abstract artist Lawrence C Goldsmith so only available in the USA . His works looks fabulous and my art teacher recommended this artist to everyone in class.
    I am in the UK but the amazon shipping rate only adds a couple of pounds so looks reasonable for a hardback book https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3KP6CGLV6W4UD?ref_=wl_share

  157. RuthC I think you send my You Are Here and I just want to say how grateful I am and it seriously brought tears to my eyes. I sent two books out and I wasn’t going to request anything. I never ask for anything. It arrived today! And let me tell you it was at the perfect time. I’ve had a daily migraine for months and my current one started Monday morning and is still going strong. I’ve missed out on so much these last couple months and broke down in tears. (The ugly kind) I hope you see this to know how much your thoughtfulness meant to me today. Thank you.
    And sending out massive love bombs to everyone who participated in Booksgiving. Those that sent books, those that asked for books, and all the helpful people along the way.

  158. Can I just say I want to buy books for others but won’t be able to until I get paid next Friday. Because I kind of spent too much of my last paycheck (I spent it on used paperbacks, cheese pizza, and King Cakes, which are worthy necessities). So if your book request doesn’t get filled next week, don’t lose heart, you may get a belated booksgiving bundle from me!

  159. Hey there! Are you still reading 600+ comments in?

    1. I super crazy love you guys.

    2. I sent about 27 books out but today one of them got delivered to my house so I suspect I forgot to click on a wishlist address and accidentally sent it to myself. So if you happen to be the person who asked for Furiously Happy and I wrote “Sent!” on your comment but you didn’t get your copy just email me (jenny@thebloggess.com) and I’ll send you this one.

  160. I just want to say ‘Thank You!!!’ to whichever one of you lovely people sent my book from my list! I asked for ‘Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard’ by Douglas Tallamy and can’t wait to delve in and start implementing some of the suggested changes to my own yard.

  161. Hey # 646, your book is on the way! Happy Booksgiving!!!
    Many thanks to krystin (#187)! My book arrived today.
    I’m excited to dive in!

  162. Was having a really lousy day and my book arriving in the mail today totally lifted my spirts. Thank you to the fellow Jen who sent it =D

    basgetti #545 – your book should be in your email.

  163. ok, so my original comment with the list attached, #305, was noted by Serine23 that the link was broken. So I went back in and saw that the book was no longer there for some reason, so I added it again and shared a new link, comment 609. Well, apparently the original link was fine, because I received the book in the mail today *thanks so much Danice! so I just went in and checked and thankfully the second book had not been purchased as so I deleted it from my list so it would not get purchased. whew!

  164. To whom ever purchased the 2 books off of my list for my daughter and myself THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!! I can’t wait to see the look on her face when she sees the book. After the past few months it will be nice to make her smile.

    On another note, I added the email address for the kindle book. If anyone can get this for my son it would be awesome. He is doing so much to take care of both myself and his sister it is amazing.

  165. Marlene Doyle, Amazon is so weird sometimes! Sorry you had trouble with your list, but how great that you got a book from Danice! Yay!

  166. Omar Vel
    I tried to buy it for you, but Amazon says “Lo sentimos. Este producto no se puede enviar a una dirección de Wish List.”

    And Jenny, I guess the price was in mexican pesos, I hope so!

  167. Naomi Allen – your son’s Kindle book should be in his email.

    Serine23 – you and Emma should receive your books early-mid next week.

  168. Katie,
    Gingerbread arrived today. Thank you! It was a long day at work and this was a wonderful surprise to come home to. Totally made my day. Thank you again. 😊

  169. I couldn’t get to my computer when this first started and Amy/caffeinatedandcursing was kind enough to send me a message so that I could participate. Thank you for “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened”!

    Thank you to Jenny/The Bloggess as well for having this!

    {hugs} xoxo
    Sandy/Aset/Wynterose

  170. I have been given the “stop buying strangers books look” from my husband, so when I held up my “just one more finger,” he sighed, which means fine, plus Sunday is my birthday and I bet he’ll just let it slide 🙂 Christopher C from 231, Happy Booksgiving!

  171. I need another SPIRAL You Are Here! But I cannot find a Spiral one…
    Please if you have a non colored in one… please I am in dire need.
    I will pay it forward… booksgiving… WE … I need to do
    Thanks Peace.
    Shara Smile J
    2051 CR 498
    Anson, TX 79501

  172. I don’t know who you are, but my book is missing from my list today. 🙂 Talking about my struggles is difficult for me, but being able to write them, when I can take time to choose my words, will be so much easier. Thank you for helping make the bond that I have with my niece that much stronger, and helping me understand my struggles and how I got to where I am in my life that much easier. I feel so blessed tonight.

  173. Hi Jenny & tribe,

    Happy Booksgiving!

    Here is our little list. My oldest daughter & myself have had a pretty hard time during the past 8 months, so we’ve got some self-help books on there. I also welcome any suggestions for books for young teens as well as adults on the subjects of anxiety, mindfulness, self-care, self-love, etc. 🙂

    There is also a book for my younger kiddo on the list as well.

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3525KM3UGLYA5?ref_=wl_share

    Thanks for everything you all do.

    I’m still getting random, thoughtful, adorable post cards in the mail from a post Jenny wrote several months ago. You guys always bring a smile to my face when I need one <3

    XoXo

  174. Clearly, I don’t know how to use the shared documents. #271, your book is on the way.

  175. Katie-who-sent-Becoming-to-Ardis: Thank you so very much. I hope you wander back to see this. I can’t seem to get the http address to work, nor can I download the app. Might be me, might be the sketchy service. But my
    gratitude is real. Thanks again!

  176. Dear Lanakila: thank you so, so much for the copy of Furiously Happy, and the wonderful note with it. It really does help a lot to feel less alone. I’m lucky to have found a group here of likeminded, beautiful people such as yourself!!

  177. Anonymous/Gene 700, is this a list that was already filled? I remember several of these titles on a previous list that were already purchased…

  178. Jennifer 674 Than you so very much.

    Rachel, thank you so much for the book.

    Whoever ordered the other book, it has not come in yet.

    I so hope that next year I can be a giver of books. Y,all rock!

  179. Lisa Dyson, I sent you I’ll Be Gone in the Dark! It’s shipped but says it’s not arriving until March 4.

  180. It is ok. I am not sure what I would need duplicate books for but if you need me to do some thing let me know.
    -Gene

  181. We do not have to participate if there are too many of us. It’s ok. Thank you for considering us, and feel free to delete our list. Thank you Jenny for doing this kind deed.
    -Gene

  182. Okay Serine23, as long as I didn’t goof anything up Karen’s (number 27) book is on its way.

  183. Azure_skysofblue, we must have clicked at the same time! #27 from Canada will be getting two copies of her book!

  184. Mindy @ #706, I came late too but got the book for your daughter. I think it is coming by the 27th. Hope she enjoys!

  185. Dearest Brooke! I got my book! Thank you for granting my Booksgiving Day Wish. You are wonderful and so are ALL of the people who take part in this!

  186. Rebecca, thank you so much for sending me a copy of Vox!! I cannot wait to dive into it. Much book love everyone!

  187. Laura Darkstar in Texas and Kristi in Fairport NY your books are on the way!

  188. Anon of 341/345, yours is on the way and should be there on Tuesday (so Amazon tells me).

  189. Bart S, thank you very much for fulfilling my wishlist! I hadn’t noticed anyone commenting that they’d done my order, so it was a lovely surprise today to receive! I hope you see this!

  190. @Diana, thank you so much. I cannot express how grateful I am after having a really rough week. X

  191. Hey Gene, as the lists are filled they are removed from the spreadsheet. There are 700+ posts so, no I don’t remember the number. I only asked because three of the titles were all on an earlier list, the HVAC book being particularly memorable. I could totally be wrong! I’ve watched so many of the lists as they disappear and verified their addresses and links that they simply looked familiar. Also, it’s a lot of books, so those lists sort of stick out and it doesn’t identify kids or ages etc. like many of the other family lists, so I thought I remembered it, also this late in the event lists are sometimes reposted because people worry about being forgotten or missed. Your list is still active and on the spreadsheet. Which you can see here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GyBBoxuL2N61-8pHdXtgD8EUy22CD00jBouqYNSo8Cs/edit?usp=sharing

  192. Serine23 at 719 I can’t find info on a collaborated list. Not sure what to change. arrrggghhhh

  193. Hi Serine23,
    Thanks for dealing with the lists again, it’s quite a job!
    I just have to toss my two cents in regarding Gene: I remember him from the JGM in years past, and he does indeed genuinely have a large family, hence the longer list. You haven’t said anything negative, and I don’t mean to imply that, but I would hate to see him and the kids miss out in case anyone views the above messages as him scamming. I’d send something myself but I’ve already gone way over my limit.
    I hope I haven’t muddied the waters, just trying to help! Thank again for keeping everything organized.

  194. Hey Kelly, so you just go to your wishlist and click “Send List to Others” and then when you click that click the “view only” button and then it will give you a link that isn’t a collaboration. A collaboration list will send people all kinds of updates every time someone clicks on it and people can add and delete stuff to your list. Does that help?

  195. Hey Jen! Thanks for the kind comments regarding Gene and his family. I don’t ever want to point fingers, I simply asked because it was memorable. And I put Gene’s list and information onto the spreadsheet when he posted it. Also, I’m not the only person commenting/editing the list, anyone can! There are so many lists, and personally I think there is a lot less confusion going on this year in particular, and as far as I can tell only one confirmed “scammer” that was caught pretty early on, and they tend to disappear as so as someone calls them on it. Gene, I am sorry if I have singled you out in any negative way. Again, I was just clarifying because the HVAC book and a couple other things stuck out in my mind. And your list is and has been on the spreadsheet since it was posted, it has an address, and is in the right format to be filled. Thanks Jen for your two cents and kind comments for Gene and his family!

  196. Thanks for your response, Serine23. You are classy and kind–not to mention patient!–and I hope you have a great weekend!

  197. Thank you Jen and Serine, and Jenny Blogess. You are all very kind. I hope you have a good weekend!
    -Gene

  198. *typo. I mean Kelly, you don’t have a shipping address attached to your list. Click on “manage list” and make your shipping address public. No one can see it, it just means they can ship to you.

  199. Thank you, Rebecca! My new copy of Furiously Happy arrived today! I plan to spend my birthday weekend reading it. 😁

  200. Thank you Sara A! I really appreciate my wonderful book! You are an absolute gem! 🙂

  201. Oh! Also! I accidentally had “don’t spoil my surprise” checked and every time I looked my book wasn’t bought but I also wasn’t on any of the spreadsheets because…….it was already bought….duh. Lol. I hope that helps anyone else that can’t figure out what’s wrong with their lists!

  202. Rian Koch the book came in today. Thank you so much. My daughter was so excited.

  203. I would love to have this book. It’s not by Jenny, but weirdly appropriate. Thanks!

  204. Thank you so much for whoever picked me and sent my book (I was 432)!! It made my day! Everyone here is amazing and this was so much fun. My new fav holiday!!

  205. Is there an updated liat of those still waiting? I would like to give extra this year!

  206. Thank you to whoever bought me a copy of You Can Never Go Home Again. I’ve had a rough week at work and was moved to tears to find a gift on my doorstep. And thank you, Jenny, for organizing this incredible day.

  207. Cassie #753… Your books should arrive tomorrow! My daughter wanted to buy a book for someone when I told her about Booksgiving, so we were happy to buy for your girls! Enjoy! 🙂

  208. Thank you so so mich Franziska!!! Just opened my mailbox and found my copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened. Completely unexpected! So so happy und grateful! You made my day! 🙂

  209. Oh my, THANK YOU! to the angel who sent me this book! It is a treasure and your generosity makes it sparkle ❤️ I will pay it forward.

  210. THANK YOU so very much. I wrote a reply above before seeing this – the book is a treasure and your generosity makes it sparkle ❤️ I will pay it forward.

  211. THANK YOU!! My reply to Azure goes for you too 😊 I have a close friend who inspired me to pursue my passion for writing, so I will give her the extra book and spread your kindness even further.

  212. HUGE shout out to Ashley for my book. Thank you SO much and to Jenny for hosting this event.

  213. Hello all, I wanted to thank whoever sent my children the book “Home”. We are very grateful!

    I made a list for my wife and children earlier, somewhere in the 600s, my list said it was filled but only the book above arrived. I contacted Amazon to see if I could track them because I had already told my kids more were arriving.

    Unfortunately, someone marked them as purchased so they were removed from my wist list but never actually purchased. I am hoping it was a mistake and not intentional because that would not be very nice at all. Thought I would give you a heads up in case this happens to anyone else. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Thanks again bookgivers!

  214. JR (774) Found your original post at 621. The link isn’t active anymore.Sorry this happened to your kids. If you make a new post for the ones who did not receive a book I bet they will get filled. hint, hint, wink, wink Kelly

  215. Sarah, whoever you are, you’re an absolute angel. Thank you so much for the copy of Furiously Happy. I’ve been reading it and laughing my a$$ off. So grateful for your kindness.

  216. Thank you to the person who did the spreadsheet! I was comment 332–I just switched the book on my list. Not sure if people thought it was too boring or too much, but I changed it to something equally helpful but less expensive, if you wanna update that detail on the list. Thanks 🙂

  217. REK981 #538. Your requested book really sat with me, I thought about it all weekend and was so excited to see you added your address to your wish list. Your book is on the way.

  218. I highly recommend all of Annette Marie’s books. They’re AMAZING. If I get just one person to read these I will be so happy. She seems to be self-published which usually makes me question the quality, but the stories and characters are SO SO GOOD.

  219. To whoever purchased my book (Kim #519) – I think maybe your name was Eliza? – you are amazing; thank you so much! I have just paid it forward with two more books. I LOVE BOOKSGIVING! I love all of you amazing, generous, beautiful people. You give me hope for the world (which is really hard to come by lately).

  220. I’ve tried to send books to the person in Brazil and no luck because customs requires an ID number and to the lady in the UK who wants the art book. The art book is from marketplace sellers and they won’t ship to gift registry addresses. 🙁 Sorry

  221. I forgot to mention that for the lists that ask you to collaborate, you can join to collaborate, purchase a book (or not) and later remove yourself from the collaboration on your Amazon account.

  222. It looks like 3 books are on the way to my children. I am so grateful! Thank you for allowing us to participate. My kids are not little but still love books. I am very excited to give them to them! Bless you whoever sent them. They will be well read and well loved here!
    -Gene

  223. I’m a little confused on how this works. On February 18, furiously happy disappeared from my list, which I think means it was purchased. Today, the 25th, it hasn’t arrived, and I think it was Prime. Does anyone know what I did wrong? The book for my brother on the list was sent after disappearing off of the same list to my house, and I was really excited for the book. Does anyone know what happened? (I was comment 415)

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I5EDFZKVL7YH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

  224. Laurie (332 + 777) So I’m thinking you asked for the Gifts of Imperfection which I tried to send to you but I obviously goofed something up as the book turned up in my mailbox today. So if someone else didn’t send you a copy can you update your list so I can actually send you a copy?

  225. Lilyana (789), maybe reach out to Amazon to let you know if they were actually purchased. Not everyone has Prime and for single book orders it can be expensive to ship, so sometimes people choose the slower shipping method. I hope nothing happened!

  226. Booksgiving is my favorite! Hoping to gift someone else with a book when I get paid later this week. 😀

    In the meantime, here’s a book that I’ve been hoping to get for a while. It’s by Kate Allan of the Latest Kate who makes wonderfully affirming artwork for folks dealing with depression, anxiety and various other mental health issues. She has made several pieces that have really spoken to me and bouyed me when things were rough. I often share her pieces with friends when I know they’re having a hard time. I would love to have her book – It’s Your Weirdness that Makes you Wonderful: A self-acceptance Prompt Journal. I feel like it will be every bit as meaningful and life-changing as all of Jenny’s have been (and I own them all!!)

    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/193S7CJXHAS3C?

  227. Oh goodness! I was wrong! My copy of furiously Happy just came in the mail! SO FRICKIN HAPPY! YAYY FOR BOOKSGIVING!

  228. What an idea! I read your book Furiously Happy years ago and that is what it made me! Thanks for sharing your wicked crazy self. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression and tonight I found an old email from a coworker with a link to the metal chicken and picking your battles. It made me laugh again even though I know the story and I really needed that. I don’t really need a book, i just wanted to start my Lent buying for someone else. Thanks for the laughs Jenny!
    https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/H2SSLDYC5V4G?ref_=wl_share

  229. JR – I’m running out of money, but I bought one book from your list, and hopefully someone else will get the others!

  230. Kathy D- Thank you so much for my Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls book! I thought I got skipped this year, which was fine as there are so many requests. What a happy surprise to see this package arrive!

  231. #782 – I got 2 of your 3 books – maybe someone else will be kind enough to buy the last one for your baby!

  232. Julie #808
    Your book should be delivered tomorrow so put down the vacuum! It looks so good I was tempted to get it for myself too but then I remembered that it’s BOOKSGIVING not treat ‘yourself. Enjoy!

  233. Misti W (782) Purchased the book for your baby, It wasn’t Prime, so it won’t arrive until the 13th, Hope your little one enjoys it. Happy Booksgiving to you all!

  234. This is my third attempt at posting something that doesn’t sound creepy or spam like (thanks, anxiety!) 🤣

    Booksgiving is a brilliant idea- it should be a new everywhere holiday. Which makes me wonder who is actually in charge of authenticating new holidays and how that whole process happens because Booksgiving would be way more exciting to celebrate.

    Also, you are a fantastic human being.

    I don’t mean that in a “I’m going to camp out in your front yard” kind of way. But I mean it sincerely as a huge fan girl. Thank you for writing and sharing your stories. Ever since I read your books, I feel a lot less alone and more open about sharing my own struggles.

  235. I have been meaning to come in here for days and say THANK YOU JESSICA GORMONT! I got my book (Let’s pretend this never happened) a day or 2 after I posted on here! 🙂 I so appreciate this! I’m part of another book club and this book is on the poll for the month of March and it looks like it’s gonna win! Super excited to read it! Thanks again!

  236. Monet at 796 You may not think you needed a book, but you got a book! Happy Booksgiving!

  237. I pray that MAVIS FRAZIER sees this… THANK YOU!! The day I received both of my books, tears came to my eyes. I have never been so touched by such a sweet gesture. I hope you have a fabulous day… you are an incredible person!!! ~Courtney (#739)

  238. I don’t know if anyone is still filling lists, It’s been over a week since the books disappeared off my list but they haven’t arrived (which I see comments happened a few times to some other people) I’m just re-asking for one book for a little boy who keeps checking the mail box, add even used would be fine.. Thanks to you all https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10NC5F5LOTXIZ?ref_=wl_share

  239. Danielle L you are amazing and I love you. From one Danielle to another. 🙂 Thank you for the bit of therapy delight! Also thank you Jenny for creating such a terrific holiday!

  240. Jude (824) just looked at your list and the book is still there, HOWEVER, it also states “Last Purchased March 4, 2020” Maybe check with Amazon to see if someone did purchase it. If not I’ll check back later and get this for you little boy.

  241. Oh my goodness! Thank you KELLY in INDY! So excited to get my Jenny Lawson book. I didn’t come here with any expectations other than to give, so thank you for making my day wonderful!

  242. Teniralc (@ 812) Katie-Thank you so much for the Dog book! After all the address problems, I was sure I was too late to receive a book this year! Happy Booksgiving to all!

  243. Thank you anonymous (806)! I know your name, since I also sent a thank you thru amazon, but I will respect your anonymous here. Thank you so much for the books you sent to us! I am so looking forward to a little relaxing time to read mine and some fun times in the kitchen with Owen using his new junior chef cookbook! Very nice of you!

  244. Thank you Kelly in Indianapolis (817)
    I just saw your post and am so excited for the Farm book thats arriving for the baby. I know he will love touching and looking at the pages. Thank you!

  245. Thank you Kelly in Indianapolis (817)
    I just saw your post and am so excited for the farm board book for the baby. Thank you!!

  246. Kelly in Indi. Amazon had no order made on that list. And no record of my first list at all. (I had deleted it after I saw stuff had been purchased.)

  247. Jude (824 and 838) I think your little boy is going to be happy to go to the mailbox! Book is really on the way this time! Happy Booksgiving!

  248. Kelly in Indy. Thank you so much. He was super excited to get his package. And is hoping this book will help him not be scared of the dark!

  249. Thank you to the wonderful person who sent me You Are Here!! It is greatly appreciated. 🙂
    Next year, I hope to be in a position to fulfill someone else’s wishlist.
    Janet M

  250. Serine23 I purchased one of the books of the list but could not get it to edit correctly off my phone. But the list does need updated again. Thank you for making the list and making it easier to find some of the people left that still needed books.

  251. Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!!! to the person who sent me Furiously Happy from my Booksgiving wishlist! (Beani, Comment #647) I’m really late posting this, but I hope u see it! U made my month! (year really because I keep thinking of it & having warm fuzzies of joy & gratitude 🙂
    And Thank You Jenny for organizing this, for ur uplifting writing, & for bringing together all of us wonderful weird people 🙂
    Hugs!
    (P.S. My disability 3-yr review is still ongoing & I’m trying not to freak out, sigh, so I super appreciate too everyone who’s sent good thoughts & prayers my way! 🙂
    I feel so much less alone in this great community of strange (in the best ways!), strong, kind people 🙂
    Hugs & Love Y’all!!

  252. I’m a bit late this year due to life being a bit crazy/shitty lately (my Mum died just before Christmas, and my fiancee and I have both been sick with flu-like things). Money’s a little tighter than normal as we’re trying to help out some of our friends down in the US but I still wanted to do what I can here since I know it means a lot to the people receiving books.

    I’ve gone through and filled the remaining lists in Serine’s spreadsheet so there are books heading towards Linsey (196), Sam(310,362), Crystal (371), Heather (278,282), Brooke (624,679,680), Mindy (706) and Tiffany (780).

  253. I’ve gone through and filled the remaining lists in Serine’s spreadsheet

    Wow, Iain! <3

    I hope your own situation will look brighter soon.

  254. Thank you so much Iain!!!!! I just received my book yesterday. I wasn’t expecting it at all! It was a wonderful surprise! I hope you’re doing well and I wish you the best! Thank you again!

  255. Iain, you rock! Receiving a new book to read during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” was the greatest gift. I hope you and yours are well. Thank you again!

  256. wow! I’ve never heard of Booksgiving untll now and it sounds AMAZING. one of my favorite books ever is “All the Bright Places” it helped me out in the past so its very special to me>

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