Hi Campers!

Today we're going to talk about books.

Most of us are book lovers here, and Ruby Wednesday hosts a lovely book CF every week so I hope I'm not stepping on any toes.

But today I was feeling wishy washy about topics.

So, I thought I'd talk about this:

While I do love books, I'll admit that the majority of book covers I see are such a turn off. 

They're cheesy or ugly or just not designed well.

There are, however, some great ones too.

Let's share some of our favorite book covers.

Let's share some of our favorite book titles as well.

What drew you in to read a certain book?

Feel free to add your favorite FF titles or banners too!

Afterall, it just wouldn't have been the same if SM had gone ahead and left the book called Forks instead of Twilight. :D

Welcome to the monthly recipe swap campfire.

Since most places have hit freezing, with snow and winds, I figure it's time to pull out the crock pot and dish out the soups and stews.

Fic Dive of the Month
December 2015

Below are the Top SIX faves for December!
Had a tie in there.

Please Congratulate our Top Picks!
 

A Swallow to a Dove by shouldbecleaning
Timid Isabella is sent to keep the home and children of widower Edward Cullen.

Came Upon a Midnight Clear by staceleo
Love comes to Miss Swan unexpectedly during the holidays. This is for Suebee to make her smile.

Protector: Something at First Sight by Kitty T's Keyboard
Hollywood actor Edward Cullen moves back home to New York to reconnect with his family, and escape the stress of LA after a bad break-up and the end of filming for his latest movie. His first night back in town he goes to visit his cousin's new club, and meets a beautiful yet odd young brunette. EPOV, A/H, canon pairings. Rated M for mature themes and later lemons.

Lies Destroy by awish0921
Edward Masen's future, for all intents & purposes, was as bright as the sun. He had everything, a home, parents that loved him, girls falling all over him, law school on the horizon, then with a single twist of fate, it all came crashing down making Edward question everything he's ever known. AH/EPOV.
 

Summer's Hidden Melody by winterhorses
One band. Two college graduates. Twenty-four concerts. Bella and Rosalie spend an unforgettable summer following their favorite band on tour. When Bella catches the eye of charismatic lead singer Anthony Cullen, she's in for an incredible ride. But the two don't always get along in harmony, and Bella wonders if her long-held ideal really is the perfect one for her.

The 12 Dates of Christmas by CherrybombLuv
Tired of being alone, Bella decides to put herself out there and, for the first time in a year, goes on a string of dates in the hopes of finding the one-hopefully in time for Christmas. She soon finds out that it's harder than it looks. Or is it? A short fic about finding love when you least expect it. A/H

Can I just say how much I love our campers?  The poll website gives me a  map of where the votes come from.  Not only do we have campers voting across the USA, but from Canada, Mexico, England, Trinidad, France, Austria, Romania and Australia!  I love seeing the Forest worldwide!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK!

We here at ADF are a friendly, helpful bunch!

If you have a request for a type of story or a book,
this is your spot.

If you are unsure about something that has to do with ADF,
ask here.

If you have amnesia about a fic,
this is the place to ask about it!

If you are unsure about something that DOES NOT have to do with ADF,
ask here as well!

What's everyone reading this week?

I'm reading The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johnson.  Apparently, Emma Watson is attached to star and produce in this one and I am side-eyeing her for it.

What books have popularity that you just don't get? I'm usually wary of manufactured hype but sometimes I get sucked in.

Diving Deep for Fan Fic Treasures
Each week I will brave the treacherous waters of Fan Fiction for buried treasure. Below are the gems I've found this week!

HI All!
We're full of Flash Back Fics this week!
I have read all of these, but haven't had time to re-read them all before posting.  (Hubs has a concussion and is useless.)  Please feel free to add in your comments on these oldies but goodies!
 

the bitter, the sweet by Rochelle Allison
Bella's 24. She's got a career she loves, close family & friends, and a little girl she loves more than anything. She doesn't need anything more, but sometimes she sure wants it, and when Edward shows up he'll either upset the balance or make everything sweeter. A WitFit.

This one's not actually that old, but I just love it so much!  Rochelle is the WitFit queen!

Stations by Savory
The station in life that you were born into determines the way in which you live your life. This was the way Bella Swan was raised, but it never felt right to her. Follow Bella as she discovers her life through the various stations that she passes along the way and the people that she encounters on the ride to discovering her true station in life. AH E/B

Bella gets a wake up call in life and moves to the Outer Banks.  She discovers a cast of quirky characters.  I spent a few years in the OBX and loved reading about my old stomping grounds.

No Place Like Home by tellingmelies
Edward is forced to leave his playboy life behind in Chicago and come home to Washington, but will he change his ways or risk losing everything? All human, cannon couples, OOC.

Edward is a real piece of work in this one. Bella doesn't put up with his crap.

Nature of Love by drotuno
Hiking through the Appalachian Trail, Bella meets 2 brothers, 1 with a dark past. This is an adventure about friendships, love, loss and finding yourself. And just maybe finding more than you expected. AH/canon couples/Rated M

I like stories that impart some knowledge about things I'll never attempt to do.  Like hiking the Appalachian Trail.  I'd never do that.  I complained when they moved the printer further away from my desk and I had to hike all the way down the hallway...gasp!

Also, only a few days left to vote for the Fic Dive of the Month of December.  Poll closes Jan 15!  Vote HERE!

Thank you all for your support and feedback for this Campfire!  Your comments are so very appreciated!

Author in the Spotlight 

We have the amazing author CaraNo in this week's Author's Spot. In her interview she has generously shared about herself, her fanfic stories, writing process & tips and her future projects (which may include sequels ;). Come on by and join in.

Welcome to the Monday Morning Hot Guy Campfire. What better way to start your week than a hot guy?

Every Monday, I'm going to dedicate a CF to the Hot Guy of the Week.The catch? The CF can ONLY be about the current nominated guy. 

We all have different tastes in men, so please don't yuck anyone's yum.If you have a man you'd like to see crowned for the week, PM or hit me up on twitter (@ffcherry) with his name

ANNOUNCEMENT:  I have new rules for 2015. If you'd like to see a certain someone as the Hot Guy of the Week, the week of your birthday, DM me in plenty of time (include your day, so I know how to schedule him). ONLY Rule: He can't have been posted in the past 6 months-