Season's Readings

May your reading be merry & bright this holiday season.

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Updated November 17, 2025
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Christmas cookies
Paper Book
Create heartwarming memories with Taste of Home Christmas Cookies. Whether you're partial to cute cutouts for the kids, old-time spritz or simple no-bake sweets that are ready in a snap, you'll find them in this delightful cookbook. Whether you're partial to cute cutouts for the...
Handmade for Christmas : easy crafts and creative ideas for sewing, stitching, papercraft, knitting, and crochet
Paper Book
This wonderful collection of Christmas projects will keep you crafting throughout the festive season and beyond. You'll discover hundreds of inspiring ideas for making beautiful decorations for the home, tasty treats for guests, and gifts for family and friends. Celebrity designers offer 18...
Eight dates and nights
Aldredge, Betsy
Paper Book
From menorahs to moments of magic in Texas--fall in love this Festival of Lights with this cozy holiday romance! New Yorker Hannah Levin is allergic to exactly two things, horses and tinsel. Unfortunately, she's surrounded by both when she's snowed in at her grandmother's home in...
Kwanzaa : from holiday to everyday : a complete guide for making Kwanzaa a part of your life
Angaza, Maitefa
Paper Book
Traditionally, Kwanzaa brings family, friends, and the community together for a winter celebration. But Kwanzaa can be a part of your life year-round. Steeped in cultural richness, Kwanzaa is observed by millions of people of African descent who observe it for its seven inspiring, unifying...
Love in winter Wonderland
Bello, Abiola
Paper Book
The Sun Is Also a Star meets You've Got Mail in this YA Christmas love story set in a London Black-owned bookshop. Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family's beloved local bookshop, Wonderland.
Only for the holidays
Bello, Abiola
Paper Book
The Love Hypothesis meets The Holiday in this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy's lives colliding at Christmas City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive season. She and her boyfriend are on a break and the last thing she wants is to spend...
The Christmas jigsaw murders
Benedict, Alexandra
Paper Book
A puzzling new Christmas mystery from USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Benedict! Rest. In. Pieces. On 1st of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner, and Christmas curmudgeon Edie O'Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box...
The Angel Tree
Benedis-Grab, Daphne
Paper Book
Now a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie! A heartwarming Christmas mystery! Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square-the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes...
Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
This gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Merry Christmas!"      Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all that is festive during the holiday season. This beautiful book features Eric...
Naomi's gift : an Amish Christmas story : a novella
Clipston, Amy.
Paper Book
Naomi has begun to believe that she isn't meant to find love, but she might receive more than she has ever hoped for this Christmas. Twenty-four-year-old Naomi King has all but given up on marriage and children. As Christmas approaches, Naomi is certain that her life will be spent as an...
Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery :
Colgan, Jenny
Paper Book
It's the most wonderful time of the year... and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! From the beloved author whose novels are "sheer indulgence from start to finish" (SOPHIE KINSELLA) comes a delightful holiday story -- funny, heartfelt, romantic and packed with...
Christmas at the Cupcake Cafâe :
Colgan, Jenny
Paper Book
From perennial bestseller Jenny Colgan comes this sugar-fueled Christmas treat of a novel, bursting with recipes and holiday cheer. Life is sweet for Issy Randall, owner of the Cupcake Cafe. Taught how to bake by her beloved late grandfather, she is proudly carrying on the family tradition...
The Christmas bookshop :
Colgan, Jenny
Paper Book
The instant New York Times bestseller! "Sublime...Colgan infuses her latest book with humor, wit, suspense and a perfectly cast love triangle."--USA Today "The Christmas Bookshop is literary hot chocolate with a bourbon shot: hot, sweet but with a surprising emotional kick...
Christmas on the island :
Colgan, Jenny
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Café by the Sea--whose novels are "an evocative, sweet treat" (JOJO MOYES)--comes this heartwarming holiday novel set on a charming Scottish island. On the remote Scottish island of Mure, the Christmas season is stark, windy, and icy--yet...
The Secret Christmas Library
Colgan, Jenny
Paper Book
A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers' hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique...
Needle felting Christmas : fun step-by-step holiday projects
Dace, Roz
Paper Book
Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters! The authors' previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021, and has...
Love you a latke
Elliot, Amanda
Paper Book
Snow is falling, holiday lights are twinkling, and Abby Cohen is pissed. For one thing, her most annoying customer, Seth, has been coming into her cafe every morning with his sunshiny attitude, determined to break down her carefully constructed emotional walls. And, as the only Jew on the tourism...
The Christmas tree farm
Gilmore, Laurie
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes a #1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom! ❄️ 'A charming break from reality' Publishers Weekly ❄️❄️❄️❄...
Fix-it and forget-it Christmas cookbook :
Good, Phyllis Pellman,
Paper Book
          "You absolutely can make holiday meals with ease and with pleasure!" says slow cooker champion Phyllis Pellman Good. Her latest collection, Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes, will fi ll your head with menu...
Winter : a solstice story
Gross, Kelsey Ebben
Paper Book
From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest. Tonight is the longest night of the year--solstice is...
Busy people's fun, fast, festive Christmas cookbook
Hall, Dawn.
Paper Book
Dawn Hall's 7-ingredients or less, 30-minutes or less formula is adapted for the Christmas season. As a working mom, she knows how hard it is to prepare all the Christmas goodies and entertain friends and family on a budget, while juggling an already full schedule. Here are recipes and plans for...
Winter solstice : a novel
Hilderbrand, Elin
Paper Book
*The USA Today Bestseller* Raise one last glass with the Quinn Family at the Winter Street Inn. It's been too long since the entire Quinn family has been able to celebrate the holidays under the same roof, but that's about to change. With Bart back safe...
Falling like snowflakes
Hunter, Denise
Paper Book
Eden will do anything to protect her son, even flee to a small-town Christmas tree farm in Maine. Beau will go to the ends of the earth to keep Eden safe. But who's going to protect his heart from a woman who can't seem to trust again? Perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and Debbie...
The winter solstice
Jackson, Ellen B.
Paper Book
This book presents some of the beliefs associated with the shortest day of the year, explains the scientific basis of the solstice, and shows how ancient customs have influenced the way we celebrate holidays.
My first Kwanzaa
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa "Hooray! Hooray! It's time to get ready for Kwanzaa." During the seven days of Kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday...
A Baxter family Christmas : a novel
Kingsbury, Karen
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Karen Kingsbury's most beloved characters are back! From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes A Baxter Family Christmas, a life-changing story of love and hope featuring the Baxter...
The Christmas ring
Kingsbury, Karen
INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER! | See the movie in theaters beginning November 6--starring Kelsey Grammer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Jana Kramer, and Jessie James Decker! Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, military...
Hanukkah
Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.
Paper Book
Spinning the dreidel. This is what many Jewish children most look forward to during Haunukkah. A twirl of the four-sided dice-like top can earn a candy jackpot! Young readers will learn how to play this game and how it connects to the eight-day celebration of light.
Kwanzaa
Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.
Paper Book
Black, red, and green. These are the colors of Kwanzaa, the celebration of African-American culture. Black represents African heritage. And red and green stand for the hard times of the past and hope for the future. Beginning readers will learn some Swahili as they read about the seven days of...
The legend of St. Nicholas : a story of Christmas giving
Mackall, Dandi Daley.
Paper Book
A new addition to the bestselling Legend Series, by award-winning author Dandi Daley mackall.This gentle Christmas book introduces the original St. Nicholas and tells why we give gifts in remembrance of the greatest gift of all. Nick is much more interested in contemplating his presents under the...
1225 Christmas Tree Lane
Macomber, Debbie.
Paper Book
Welcome to Christmas Town in this classic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber! The people of Cedar Cove know how to celebrate Christmas. Like Grace and Olivia and everyone else, Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one...
Debbie Macomber's Christmas cookbook
Macomber, Debbie.
Paper Book
We call her the "Official Storyteller of Christmas"--but Debbie Macomber is more than that. She's someone who loves the holiday and all its traditions. Now she shares more than one hundred of her favorite recipes to help you enjoy this most joyous of seasons. You'll also find easy-to-follow...
Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story
Medearis, Angela Shelf
Paper Book
IN AN AFRICAN VILLAGE live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of colored thread. If they fail, they will be left with no inheritance and turned out...
The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah (Original)
Meltzer, Jean
Paper Book
"A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy." --Amanda Elliot, "">USA TODAY bestselling author of "">Love You a Latke Can these exes rekindle their love...
The Matzah Ball /
Meltzer, Jean
Paper Book
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY * POPSUGAR * BUSTLE * BUZZFEED * BOOKPAGE * GOODREADS MEMBERS "The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud...an all-around terrific read."--Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Oy! to the...
The holiday cottage
Morgan, Sarah (Romance fiction writer)
Paper Book
From USA TODAY bestselling author of The Book Club Hotel, Sarah Morgan returns with a heartfelt story of friendship, finding yourself, and the surprising ties that bring us together. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Jennifer Weiner. To the outside world,...
The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook : entertaining for absolutely every occasion
Moskowitz, Isa Chandra.
Paper Book
Bestselling author, vegan goddess, and comfort food queen Isa Chandra Moskowitz is back with her biggest book ever -- to prove that making festive vegan food for any occasion can be easy, delicious, and super fun. Gone are the days of stressing over how to please family and...
Madrigals and mayhem
Penney, Elizabeth
Paper Book
In Madrigals and Mayhem, the fourth in Elizabeth Penney's charming Cambridge Bookshop series, Molly Kimball finds that even the holidays can come with a healthy dose of mystery. Molly is eager to experience her first English Christmas with family and friends now...
Cookie craft Christmas : dozens of decorating ideas for a sweet holiday
Peterson, Valerie.
Paper Book
Take your holiday cookie decorating to impressive new heights! Valerie Peterson and Janice Fryer will have you sprinkling powdered snowflakes onto cheery snowmen and adding a sugary glimmer to multicolored strands of licorice lights. With more than 60 fabulous designs for Christmas cookies,...
Christmas tree farm
Purmell, Ann.
Paper Book
Most shoppers don't know that a family has worked all year long planting, pruning, measuring, and tagging trees. This vibrantly illustrated book shows the entire process from seedling to decorated tree as a warm-spirited family carries on a holiday tradition.
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal (Standard Edition)
Quinn, Meghan
Paper Book
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a brand new holiday rom-com with all the humor and heat her fans adore. Nothing says I love you like trespassing, public humiliation, and a town-wide Christmas spectacle to win your crush back. Atlas "Max"...
Merry Christmas, Curious George /
Rey, H. A.
Paper Book
It's Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can't wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried...
Construction site on Christmas night
Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Paper Book
Celebrate Christmas with the beloved vehicle crew from the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Perfect for fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series-...
'Twas the bite before Christmas
Rosenfelt, David
Paper Book
In National Bestseller David Rosenfelt's 'Twas the Bite Before Christmas, all through the Carpenter house, five dogs are stirring, and not even Andy can get out of working this next case at his door. Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation's annual...
The Christmas movie cookbook : recipes from your favorite holiday films
Rutland, Julia Dowling
Paper Book
Bring the merry festivities from the screen right to your own table with The Christmas Movie Cookbook with more than 65 scrumptious recipes inspired by scenes from your favorite Christmas films. Do you ever yearn for roast turkey while watching National Lampoon's...
Hanukkah!
Schotter, Roni.
Paper Book
Flip, flap here. Flip, flop there. Potato pancakes in the air. Latkes flying everywhere! Winner of the National Jewish Book Award, Hanukkah! follows one family's celebration of the holiday, from eating latkes and spinning the dreidel, to...
Macramé Christmas : 24 festive projects using easy knotting techniques
Strambio, Isabella
Paper Book
Create and decorate with style influencer Isabella Strambio, author of Macrame for the Modern Home! Make 24 statement festive pieces for your home using 100 per cent recycled materials. This gorgeous book will show you how to create 24 stunning festive decorations - all...
Holiday crafting and baking with kids : gifts, sweets and treats for the whole family!
Strand, Jessica.
Paper Book
Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids will bring the whole family together for some good holiday fun. Children ages four and up will love selecting their own materials and digging into these cheerful projects. There is something here for everyone and every winter occasion Thanksgiving, Hanukkah...
Sleigh bells ring
Thayne, RaeAnne
Paper Book
"[Thayne's] books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Celebrate the season with this sparkling and heartwarming holiday romance that proves...
The twelve dogs of Christmas : a novel
Wiggs, Susan
Paper Book
"Don't miss this charming Christmas tale of thawing hearts, escaping dogs, and finding home. I couldn't help digging into this book with both paws." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Must Love Flowers The ultimate holiday gift from New York...

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