Merry Christmas to you as well. I hope your party goes well (or it might already be over?)! And I am with you, even though I hardly participate actively, I do read the forum, and I don't understand the unnecessary negativity that comes out at times either. It's so easy to just be nice and if one cannot, be quiet. Happy reading! My Goodreads stats is at 67 and I'll probably make it to 70 for this year (lots of audiobooks in the mix).