Season's Readings

May your reading be merry & bright this holiday season.

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Updated November 17, 2025
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Season's Readings

May your reading be merry & bright this holiday season.

All titles are available at SCLS.

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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
Kwanzaa is a joyful holiday celebration observed by over 20 million people of African descent worldwide. Modelled on the traditional African harvest celebration of the 'first fruits', it revolves around seven principles that inspire the individual and promote community. Whether you're a first time...
Hanukkah : the festival of lights
Bader, Bonnie
Paper Book
A Little Golden Book edition of the story of Hanukkah--a great holiday read-aloud for the whole family! It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why...
I'll be home for Christmas
Bayliss, Jenny
Paper Book
"Jenny Bayliss is a Christmas book queen." --People From Putnam's beloved holiday author comes another charming, British wintertime tale following one dejected woman's trip home to her eccentric great-aunts, her wayward mother . . . and her first love. Fred...
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
The Christmas tree farm : a Christmas novella
Carlson, Melody
Paper Book
Christmas is the perfect time for old memories, new beginnings, and second chances When Madison McDowell returns from several years teaching overseas, she has high hopes of picking up where she left off at her family's Christmas tree farm in Oregon. But between damage from a recent...
Jew-ish : reinvented recipes from a modern mensch : a cookbook
Cohen, Jake
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A brilliantly modern take on Jewish culinary traditions for a new generation of readers, from a bright new star in the culinary world. When you think of Jewish food, a few classics come to mind:...
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...
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...
The little bell that wouldn't ring : a Christmas story
Conradi, Heike
Paper Book
Christmas is coming! In a church tower, three bells practice ringing for Christmas Eve. But the newest and smallest bell in the tower is silent. What could be wrong? The dove, the wise crow, and all the other animals find good words to try to encourage the little bell to ring....
Kwanzaa
Eliot, Hannah
Paper Book
Learn all about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this board book from the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Joyous Kwanzaa! On December 26th of each year, the celebration of Kwanzaa begins. Kwanzaa is an African American and...
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 ❄️❄️❄️❄...
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...
A Kwanzaa keepsake and cookbook : celebrating the holiday with family, community, and traditions
Harris, Jessica B.
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of High on the Hog--inspiration for the "energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced" (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name--comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake, another important exploration of African American...
Hanukkah pajamakkahs
Henry, Dara
Paper Book
When Ruthie receives pajamakkahs for Hanukkah, she loves them so much she refuses to take them off-for all eight nights. But as they get smeared and stained, splattered and smudged, Ruthie's determined to show her parents she can stay spotless. With globs of humor, a big splatter of...
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...
Flopping in a winter wonderland
Jason June
Paper Book
Sparks are flying in Winter Wonderland this Christmas in this LGBTQ+ young adult rom-com from Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue, Jay's Gay Agenda, and Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball! All Aaron wants for Christmas is for his...
Christmas around the world
Kelley, Emily.
Paper Book
Insider advice that will help you discover Mexico′s best beach destinations, from Cancun to Zihuatanejo, and the best archaeological ruins, from Chichen Itza to Tulum. Plus tips for navigating the country′s lovely but less-traveled corners, like Xochimilco, with its canals and floating...
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...
The golden dreidel
Kushner, Ellen
Paper Book
From award-winning fantasy author Ellen Kushner comes an unforgettable adventure inspired by Jewish folklore and tradition. Sara wishes her family celebrated Christmas or at least had one of the pretty trees she sees at her friends' houses. But at her family's big Chanukah party,...
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...
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
"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)
Ebook
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,...
Eight sweet nights, a Festival of Lights : a Hanukkah story
Offsay, Charlotte
Paper Book
A warm and yummy Hanukkah-themed picture book about the joys of coming together to celebrate with family and food. It's time to start counting sleeps-Hanukkah is coming! Shimmering, shining, sparkling. Eight sweet nights, a festival of lights. Set in a cozy...
The holiday trap
Parrish, Roan
Paper Book
For fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Casey McQuiston comes a charming, hilarious, and heartwarming LGBTQIA+ romcom about two separate couples finding love over the holidays from acclaimed author Roan Parrish! FROM A COZY NEW ENGLAND HAVEN TO THE HEART OF NEW ORLEANS COMES ONE HOLIDAY THAT...
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
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 away...
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...
Hanukkah!
Schotter, Roni.
Paper Book
Now available in board book form, this classic follows the life of one family during a night of Hanukkah, from the eating of the latkes to the lighting of the menorah. Full color. 11 spreads.
You make it feel like Christmas : a novel
Sullivan, Sophie
Paper Book
All bets are off when a single-minded photographer and a professional hockey player are forced to spend a week together on his sister's Christmas tree farm, perfect for fans of Jenny Holiday and Maggie Knox. Maisie Smart doesn't look back. Not on the choice she made to be a...
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 Times ...
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