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.

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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...
You better not cry : stories for Christmas
Burroughs, Augusten.
Audiobook
You've eaten too much candy at Christmas. but have you ever eaten the face off a six-footstuffed Santa? You've seen gingerbread houses. but have you ever made your own gingerbread tenement? You've woken up with a hangover. but have you ever woken up next to Kris Kringle himself? Augusten Burroughs...
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...
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...
Kwanzaa
Freeman, Dorothy Rhodes.
Paper Book
Freeman and MacMillan discuss the significance of Kwanzaa in five information-packed chapters. The traditions and seven key principles associated with Kwanzaa are explained in a clear, interesting way that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of this important holiday.
Kwanzaa
Freeman, Dorothy Rhodes.
Paper Book
Freeman and MacMillan discuss the significance of Kwanzaa in five information-packed chapters. The traditions and seven key principles associated with Kwanzaa are explained in a clear, interesting way that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of this important holiday.
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 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.
Christmas around the world
Kelley, Emily.
Paper Book
Describes Christmas traditions in Mexico, Iran, China, Sweden, Iraq, Spain, and Norway.
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
Paper Book
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 legend of St. Nicholas :
Mackall, Dandi Daley
Paper Book
Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.
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...
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 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...
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'LL...
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...
Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshop : 'tis the season to be deadly : stories of mistletoe and mayhem from 17 masters of suspense
Penzler, Otto.
Paper Book
Each year, for the past seventeen years, Otto Penzler, owner of the legendary Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, has commissioned an original story by a leading mystery writer. The requirements were that it be a mystery/ crime/suspense story, that it be set during the Christmas season, and...
Kwanzaa
Porter, A. P.
Paper Book
The essays are organized in three topical areas, each with a brief introduction: the idea of democracy, democratic practice in Africa (mostly East Africa), and democracy and national development.
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, 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
It's Christmas Eve, and the construction site is bustling with activity. But one by one, as they head to bed, the trucks find gifts waiting for them - for Crane, it's a new wrecking ball! For Dump Truck, it's a set of new tires! For Excavator, it's a shiny new scoop! Each truck gets a present...
'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
The celebration of Hanukkah is introduced to young children in this book. In a contemporary setting, five young children, their parents and grandmother spend Hanukkah enjoying such traditions as lighting the menorah, making and spinning the dreydel and singing songs and prayers.
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...
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...
This is Christmas, song by song : the stories behind 100 holiday hits
Zaleski, Annie
Paper Book
Celebrate the merriest season of the year with award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection of the 100 most popular and beloved holiday songs of all time. 'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those...
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