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’Tis the Season for Brand-New Holiday-Themed Reading!
Each and every year, round about this time, a veritable avalanche of holiday-themed books publishes across multiple genres. It’s a spectacular annual phenomenon. Just when you think you’ve seen every possible variation of holiday book–title pun, here come several dozen more.
Today’s collection zeroes in on this winter holiday tradition and is aimed at readers who like to schedule in a little thematic reading now and again. Incredibly, these are all 2024 publications, so this is just one year’s worth! There are so many. And we almost certainly missed a few.
You’ll find that most of the books slot into the romance or mystery genres, in one way or another. Cozy mysteries are especially popular this time of year: Check out the latest from Benjamin Stevenson, Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. For a steamier option, pick up Laurie Gilmore’s The Christmas Tree Farm.
There are, of course, some other genre options. Fans of the great Susanna Clarke (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell) will want to check out the author’s new illustrated fantasy novella, The Wood at Midwinter. (Great gift idea, by the way.)
If nothing else, scroll around below just to savor the book titles. Some are intriguing (The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year). Some are alarming (A Corpse Among the Carolers). Some are alliterative (Deadlines, Donuts & Dreidels). Some are franchised (Murder, She Wrote: A Killer Christmas). And some are just contrary (This is Not a Holiday Romance). The puns, of course, are relentless (Sleep in Heavenly Pizza).
Click on the book cover images for further details on each individual title and add anything that looks promising to your own Want to Read shelf.
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Nov 18, 2024 01:19AM
5 on my tbr💜
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I’ve read Susanna Clarkes The Wood At Midwinter which is a lovely easy read. I’m not overly fond of romance novels.
Thank you, Sharon, for including a few Jewish holiday novels to represent those of us who don't celebrate Christmas, but still have a winter holiday! 💜
I am happy that they included other genres than christmas romance.
Anyone have any good suggestions for Christmas books that are more about Advent and Christian life? I just finished reading The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem, which was very good, but I'd love modern Christmas stories, too, that don't revolve around a hurried romance or murder. Christmas has a little more to offer than that, I think.
Wish you would add printable list to this format as would be easier to reference throughout the season
Loved Holiday Wedding by Melissa Dymond 😍😍😍 It’s the perfect feel-good holiday romance, especially with the added bonus that 10% of the proceeds go to colon cancer research. And here’s another fun detail: Melissa offers the book in both a spicy and sweet version. You can choose between the open-door (spicy) or closed-door (sweet) version, depending on your mood.
You definitely want to check out Holiday Wedding by Melissa Dymond. She is an amazing writer. She is so generous with 10% of the proceeds going to colin cancer research. I love her characters and how the book just pulls you in. Also if you like spice she has a spicy version and if you prefer to read a book but don't want the spice, she makes a sweet version too! Be sure to check Holiday Wedding out, you won't be disappointed 😉
I love this book so much ! It’s very well written , I was smitten with the characters and although I at first chose heat I went back and borrowed the cute on KU and there’s no story loss ,it’s awesome what the author has done .Its boss! It’s flawless too !! The cute , sweet is exactly that and the spicy 🌶️ hmmm that’ll do nicely . I’ve gone on to sweet edition as a present and I have the spicy edition on my bookcase at home. WOW it is top shelf quality reading I’m telling you now if you get my meaning.. Tis the season to read a magical feel good Christmas book . This is the reason I follow Dr. Melissa Dymond because her books are well thought out and both cute readers and spicy readers enjoy the same story and can chat about it together in a book club or down the pub . No one misses out in the discussion. That’s the neat thing and a soft cushion . Oh and did I mention the author has with all her books 10% of all book proceeds go to charity donation too. Kudos to her for doing this . The future of our children and grandchildren benefit from this selfless act and that’s a fact. Thanks I say for writing a magnificent book and being an awesome human being to boot 🧡👌🏼
could we get some recs that aren't romance or the 14th book in a murder mystery series? I read The Christmas Orphans Club last year and it was lovely. Why can't we get more recs like that?
These books are really good and there’s a lot of Christmas that I enjoy
I'd like to see other winter holidays represented more fully. Love Christmas, but Hannukah/Kwanzaa/Solstice stories are good too.
I already have a pretty decent Christmas & Winter mysteries list and added a few more from this list. Thank you. It is my favourite seasonal read time of year!
Can anyone recommend a holiday / winter novel from the list above that is a similar to the writing of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry or Christina Lauren???
Kristina wrote “Anyone have any good suggestions for Christmas books that are more about Advent and Christian life? I just finished reading The Birthkeeper of Bethlehem, which was very good, but I'd love modern Christmas stories, too, that don't revolve around a hurried romance or murder. Christmas has a little more to offer than that, I think.”There’s a substack called From The Vicarage that has put together a list of Advent books!
This list feels like a series of cookie cutter hallmark movies with a few horror picks sprinkled in
Amanda wrote: "Can anyone recommend a holiday / winter novel from the list above that is a similar to the writing of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry or Christina Lauren???"Holiday Romance & Snowed In
I used to read Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg every Christmas! Such a sweet story ! Wished there were some Lesbian Christmas books?
I loved The Witch Wedding by Erin Sterling. It was probably my favorite by her.
I see a lot of queer titles here which makes me happy!
spectacular was cute. Love all the queer books that got added this year.
The Nightmare before Kissmas was perfect. I’m not usually a romance/romcom reader but the cover was so cute and it was so good!
I love lists like this, so glad the cozy mysteries were included as i'm not a big romance reader but i love a good cozy mystery on a long holiday weekend. Added 7 titles to my tbr and eagerly awaiting them from the library. While i wait i've picked up an old favorite, Gingerbread Cookie Murder, from the Hannah Swenson series. This is a cute one & the included cookie recipes are always a hit with my family. 🎄
So pretty well all romance and cozies that fall in the middle of a series. Are there no stand alone fiction, proper mysteries or historicals? Why are all the covers the same?
Why not add Karen Swan to the list, reading her annual Christmas book is a staple for me every year ♥️
Jolliest Bunch by Danny Pelligrino should be on this list!
So many books for Christmas, but surprised Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel wasn’t included in this list. It was an easy read with well-developed characters and with the typical feel-good ending.
Kathryn D. Hull’s Home for the Holidays is another great book to add to the list. Super cute Christmas story!
I'm surprised they missed Karen Swan. She writes Christmas novels every year.
Yes! Great idea!Jan wrote: "Wish you would add printable list to this format as would be easier to reference throughout the season"
Awful covers for the most part and I didn't see one thing I want to read. (very sad)
