A Christmas Carol 200th illustrated edition almost needs no introduction. It is a timeless classic that has many editions and movies produced of the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge. This novella is perfect for the holidays so read it now and get into the Christmas spirit with the ghosts of the past, present and future!
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For the 'A Christmas Carol' fans, Jacob T. Marley is the story behind Ebenezer Scrooge's miserly business partner Jacob Marley. If you have never read A Christmas Carol you can read both with this lovely set Jacob T. Marley and A Christmas Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Gift Set
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A book club recommendation
Fannie Flagg author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe wrote this heart warming holiday tale with a colorful cast of characters in a small fictional southern town. A Redbird Christmas includes recipes in the back that you might want to make for your holiday book party |
Now a Netflix movie this book has made our list of must holiday reads. The Noel Diary is the story of a bestselling romance author who returns home after his mentally ill mother's passing and begins to unravel secrets that will lead to grace, forgiveness and love
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Mr. Dickens and His Carol is a debut novel by Samantha Silva that puts a spirited twist on the famous author Charles Dickens and his novella, A Christmas Carol. Join Dickens on his literary journey as he finds out in the end what the holidays truly mean to him
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A book club recommendation
Last Christmas in Paris is similar to our much beloved read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. A fictional story written in exchanged letter style between friends and loved ones during WWI and beyond. Another holiday winner and must read! |
Jane Austen plays the sleuth in Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas. A murder mystery set in 1814 Regency-Era with Austen herself out to solve the crime
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Who doesn't love to read true stories? The 13th Gift is a best selling memoir and has been touted as funny, inspiring and even a bit of a lighthearted mystery
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Jenny Colgan author of The Bookshop on the Corner and Christmas at the Hotel writes a new holiday treat set in Edinburg, Scotland where the heroine is tasked into transforming a shabby ancient bookshop into a thriving business for the holidays. Adding her family struggles and a famous author that suddenly takes an interest in the shop and her.
The Christmas Bookshop on Amazon.com |
Author of The Holiday Noel, a new heart warming novel is here for Christmas 2022. It's 1967 and young Richard Evans is struggling with family grief, family turmoil and a new school. When Richard is being chased down by school bullies in steps his elderly neighbor Mr. Foster who saves him and invites him in for hot cocoa. In true holiday spirit Mr. Foster shows Richard a love for reading and a friendship with his dog Gollum. A Christmas Memory to be cherished!
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I will honour Christmas in my heart, |
A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest |
Consider reading a children's story that has a sweet Christmas theme and or festive scenes: Little Women, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Daddy Long Legs and Anne of Green Gables. All of these novels have the holiday spirit and are solid enough in plot for a cheerful book club discussion. A must during a busy holiday season!
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