Opening is around Christmas if I remember correctly. Then there are a few Christmases throughout the book. I wouldn’t say it’s a “Christmas book”. But when I read a couple years ago during Christmas it really put me in the spirit.
Mary Moorman -just like at my grandmother’s. Fruitcake and fresh apple cake were two things Nana took seriously about Christmas. Not every year was a good year for pecans-some years there were little to be found.
A Christmas Treasury of Yuletide Stories and Poems edited by James Charlton and Barbara Gilson. It’s filled with stories from classic authors like J.M. Barrie, Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. A Newbery Christmas edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Charles G. Waugh is an anthology of fourteen short stories written by authors who won the Newbery Medal for children’s literature. If you’re in a murderous frame of mind, “The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories” by P.D. James is quite good. It features two stories starring Adam Dalgliesh, her poet-detective character.
Connie Willis has a new book of stories A Lot Like Christmas. It’s an update of Miracle and Other Stories. I really enjoyed Miracle, and look forward to diving into the new one.
All of the Christmas books by Donna VanLiere! Start with The Christmas Shoes and go from there. Every book is stand alone, but the character stories overlap throughout, so it’s really fun when a familiar name pops up in a new book! She usually releases a new one every year close to Christmas.
If you enjoy satire, Christopher Moore’s The Stupidest Angel.
The Polar Express
Timeless!
Actually didn’t know this was a book! Is it like the movie?
Like usual the book is better
It’s an amazing book!
I would love to read a good Christmas novel! I’ve read a few by Debbie Macomber.
Agreed. She’s great with Christmas novels
Of course, Christmas Carol. But ’twas the Night Before by Jerry B Jenkins is a delight.
Father Christmas Mystery series by C.C. Benison.
This is a fun read: https://www.amazon.com/Usual-Santas-Collection-Christmas-Capers/dp/1616957751/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510890057&sr=8-1&keywords=the+usual+santas
Two From Galilee
This one wasn’t bad. They made it into a movie with Reba McIntire.
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
I just saw a commercial for the Hallmark Movie they made from this book! Going to check it out!
A Wish for Wings that Work and A Red Ranger Came Calling. Both by Berkeley Breathed.
Love these!
Following….. I was wanting to know the same thing too!
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
The Storied Life of AJ Fikry
Really good book!
Loved it. So emotional and so fun.
@Bruce, I was reading the description on this. It looks good, but where does Christmas come in? Thanks!
Opening is around Christmas if I remember correctly. Then there are a few Christmases throughout the book. I wouldn’t say it’s a “Christmas book”. But when I read a couple years ago during Christmas it really put me in the spirit.
Thanks, @Bruce!
Following
Oooh! I have a good one: “Jacob T. Marley” by William Bennett. It’s the backstory to “A Christmas Carol” and is so, so good.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Anything by Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepherd Gray they write such great Christmas Stories and Books.
The Bell Jar
When I was a child we read Dickens’ Christmas Carol every year.
Skipping Christmas, I laughed out loud reading it
This Year It Will Be Different
Mr Dickens and His Carol
A Christmas Memory-Truman Capote
I read this every year during December. So poignant, and beautifully written.
Mary Moorman -just like at my grandmother’s. Fruitcake and fresh apple cake were two things Nana took seriously about Christmas. Not every year was a good year for pecans-some years there were little to be found.
This is a great one.
Oh, I’m following, too! Great question!
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.
Anne Perry readers – she has written many Christmas novells. Each features a secondary character from her series.
A Christmas Treasury of Yuletide Stories and Poems edited by James Charlton and Barbara Gilson. It’s filled with stories from classic authors like J.M. Barrie, Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. A Newbery Christmas edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Charles G. Waugh is an anthology of fourteen short stories written by authors who won the Newbery Medal for children’s literature. If you’re in a murderous frame of mind, “The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories” by P.D. James is quite good. It features two stories starring Adam Dalgliesh, her poet-detective character.
Wow! Thank you for informing list! Lots to explore!?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara. ..something. Laugh out funny, and also so sweet and heartwarming.
nos4a2, by Joe Hill ? Not really traditional
The word “Christmas ” does appear frequently in the book. 🙂
Cross-country Cat
Connie Willis has a new book of stories A Lot Like Christmas. It’s an update of Miracle and Other Stories. I really enjoyed Miracle, and look forward to diving into the new one.
Noelle by Greg Kincaid….heartwarming
All of the Christmas books by Donna VanLiere! Start with The Christmas Shoes and go from there. Every book is stand alone, but the character stories overlap throughout, so it’s really fun when a familiar name pops up in a new book! She usually releases a new one every year close to Christmas.
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.
Krampus: The Yule Lord by Brom
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13505670-krampus
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
A Newbery Christmas is a great collection.
Winter, Ali Smith
Is it better than Autumn? That was awful.
Thank you! I’ll have to start researching these. December is almost here!
I’m following!
The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Barry. It’s laugh out loud funny!
I’m picking this book strictly by the cover because he reminds me of my cat
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Gonna start these soon. 🙂
I’m following up
This was recommended by a librarian and is such a great Christmas read.
I’m sentimental. My mom bought this years ago. It’s a lovely little read.