Best Christmas Books to Cherish This Holiday Season

Every year, Christmas approaches a little faster. One of the nicest Christmas things to do alone or with company is to get warm, get your favorite holiday drink and food, and curl up by the Christmas tree with a good book. Sometimes we need a little help getting into the Christmas spirit and slowing down in order to enjoy the holiday season. Christmas books might be useful this time of year! You can read whatever you like, but there are many holiday-themed Christmas books that will enhance your reading experience and kindle the flames of the Christmas mood. We provide the best Christmas books that will keep you turning the pages throughout December.

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Always, in December by Stone, Emily

A chance holiday encounter brings Josie and a stranger together, but fate intervenes repeatedly, altering her life forever. Each December, Josie writes a letter to her late parents, simply stating, “Missing you, always.” This year, a bicycle collision with a handsome stranger disrupts her trip to the postbox, setting off a chain of unexpected events.

Josie always thought she was the only one who avoided the Christmas season, but this year, Max has his own reasons for doing the same-and coincidence leads them to spending the holiday together. Aglow with new love, Josie thinks this might be the start of something special. Only for Max to disappear without saying goodbye. Over the course of the next year, Max and Josie will find that fate continues to bring them together in places they’d never expect. New York City. Edinburgh. The quiet English countryside. And it turns out, Max had every reason to leave and every reason to stay. But what does fate hold for Josie and Max as Christmas approaches again? A devastating, romantic, life-affirming love story, Always, in December will stay with readers long after they’ve finished the last page.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

This timeless novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is transformed by the visit of three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Through their teachings, he learns the values of compassion, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.

The book, written and published in early Victorian Britain, reflects a strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions while introducing new customs like Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens drew from diverse sources for the tale, primarily his childhood experiences. His sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Andrews, Mary Kay

Newly single and unemployed Kerry Tolliver needs a second chance. When she moves back home to her family’s Christmas tree farm in North Carolina, she is guilt tripped into helping her brother, Murphy, sell trees in New York City. She begrudgingly agrees, but she isn’t happy about sharing a trailer with her brother in the East Village for two months.

Plus, it’s been years, since before her parents’ divorce, that she’s been to the city to sell Christmas trees. Then, Kerry meets Patrick, the annoying Mercedes owner who parked in her spot for the first two days. Patrick is recently divorced, a father to a six year old son, and lives in the neighborhood. Can Kerry’s first impressions about the recently divorced, single father, and–dare she say, handsome–neighbor be wrong? Surrounded by warm childhood memories, sparkling possibility, and the magic of Christmas in the City, will Kerry finally get the second chance she needs to find herself… and maybe even find love?

The Christmas Bookshop by Colgan, Jenny

When she is out of a job just in time for the holidays, Carmen, with little cash and few options, is forced to move in with her perfect sister where she takes a job at a book store that desperately needs her help-and helps her in return.

Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand

Some of the stormy weather of the past few seasons seems to have finally lifted for the Quinns. After a year apart, and an ill-fated affair with the Winter Street Inn’s old Santa Claus, Mitzi has returned to rule the roost; Patrick is about to be released from prison; Kevin has a successful new business and is finally ready to tie the knot with Isabelle; and best of all, there’s hopeful news about Bart, who has been captured by enemy forces in Afghanistan.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t a few dark clouds on the horizon. Kelley has recently survived a health scare; Jennifer can’t quite shake her addiction to the drugs she used as a crutch while Patrick was in jail; and Ava still can’t decide between the two lovers that she’s been juggling with limited success.

However, if there’s one holiday that brings the Quinn family together to give thanks for the good times, it’s Christmas. And this year promises to be a celebration unlike any other as the Quinns prepare to host Kevin and Isabelle’s wedding at the inn. But as the special day approaches, a historic once-in-a-century blizzard bears down on Nantucket, threatening to keep the Quinns away from the place–and the people–they love most. Before the snow clears, the Quinns will have to survive enough upheavals to send anyone running for the spiked eggnog, in this touching novel that proves that when the holidays roll around, you can always go home again.

A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans

The King of Christmas fiction has a brand new book perfect for readers looking for Christmas books that are not romance titles. As the 1967 Christmas season approaches, it’s been a tough year for the Evans family. Richard’s brother Mark was killed in Vietnam, his father lost his job, they moved from California to Utah, and his parents separated.

At his new school in Utah, Richard is bullied until an elderly neighbor, Mr. Foster, chases off the bullies and offers Richard hot cocoa. This is the start of an unexpected and important friendship that brings back a little joy and light of the Christmas season.

The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber

This heartwarming book is told from the perspective of a grandmother telling the story of two friends to her grandchildren. Best friends Peter and Hank have very different lives. Peter is the local pastor and is busy preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. Hank is a bartender at his family tavern, serving lonely regulars and the local biker gang.

When Peter declares that Hank’s job is easier than his, the men decide to switch places and step into each other’s shoes for a week. This swap leads to discoveries that celebrate community and the true meaning of the holidays.

The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart

This spicy second-chance rom-com is described as good for those who aren’t typically fans of holiday romance because it’s so much more than that. The main character Whitney is not in the mood for Christmas; she’s had a terrible December at work and in love. But her mom insists she must join the family at her grandparent’s old cabin.

On the first day, her ex, who broke her heart in college two decades ago, appears on the cabin’s doorstep. Her brother unknowingly invited him to their old-fashioned family Christmas. So suddenly, she’s stuck with him for the week. Whether it’s the eggnog or Eli’s blue eyes, their reunion moves from chilly to steamy.

The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson & Tad Safran

At the Sullivan’s Harlem brownstone, Christmas doesn’t exist. There are no Christmas trees, cookies, gifts or guests. But then, gifts related to the twelve days of Christmas begin arriving.

If you’re looking for a funny and wacky take on a Christmas tale, this one is for you!

Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan

Lucy works for a marketing agency that is facing layoffs after losing two major accounts. So, she decides to take matters into her own hands and track down the CEO of a sportswear company, Ross Miller, hoping to sign them as a client, which will save the jobs before Christmas. Lucy finds his family home in the Scottish Highlands, which she assumes is the site of an idyllic family holiday.

However, not all is as it seems. Ross fears confrontations with his father, and his sister Clemmie has a major secret. On top of that, all three siblings dread the prying questions of their mother and grandmother.

When Lucy arrives at the house before Ross, the family assumes she is his girlfriend. Soon, Nanna Jean is campaigning for great-grandchildren! Before anything can be set straight, Lucy finds herself snowed in and part of the Miller family Christmas.

Conclusion

We provide the ultimate list of best Christmas books to share and gift this Christmas. As you gather with family and friends or simply enjoy your private time, open up these books and share these stories as a meaningful tradition that fosters connection and warmth.

From timeless tales such as “A Christmas Carol” to charming modern favorites, Arvin can provide summaries, recommendations, and insights that will enrich your holiday reading experience. Let’s explore together and find the perfect books to celebrate the season’s magic and create lasting memories!

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