5 Books to Put on Your Christmas Wishlist

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Are you looking for a book to put you in the holiday spirit? This list is coming up a little late, but who says Christmas cheer is only for Christmas day? There are so many great books that take place during the holidays, so this is merely a starting point. Let’s dive in!

Death Comes at Christmas by Gladys Mitchell

Think Agatha Christie plus Christmas. This is a fun mystery that takes place in the English countryside if you're looking for Christmas with a twist.

An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe

The one nonfiction book on this list, An Almost Perfect Christmas shares stories of real Christmases complete with cooking mishaps and holiday stress. A great reminder of what’s important during the holidays (hint: it’s not a perfect turkey).

The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale

This year has had a lot of parallels to 1917-8 with the pandemic. Taking place in 1917, this book will remind you to hope even when life seems stacked against you.

Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva

If you’re not interested in reading the same Christmas story over again, but you’d like a fresh take, try this! Mr. Dickens and His Carol is a spinoff on Charles Dickens and is a fun perspective on creating A Christmas Carol.

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore

If you are interested in a Christmas classic, read one that will remind of the joy and innocence of childhood. Don’t forget to lay out milk and cookies for Santa Claus! My family also left out carrots for the reindeer :)