9 books to add to your holiday reading list
Christmas is just a few days away and I’m finally starting to get into the holiday spirit. It’s taken me a bit to process how fast this year has flown by. But my tree is up, my front door is decorated with Christmas trim, and I’m planning on baking a batch of cookies this weekend.
The cold and cozy weather we are experiencing right now in Atlanta makes me want to curl up under a blanket and read a good book. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love a good book. To get even more into the holiday spirit, I’ve checked out some holiday seasonal book titles from the library to read over the next few weeks.
Books also make great last minute gifts so I’ve picked a few seasonal titles that would make great presents. From timeless classics to new and noteworthy titles, I’ve selected something for everyone on the list.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
NY Times bestselling romance author Jasmine Guillory is back with another new book just in time for the holiday season. This sweet holiday book follows the love story of Vivian and Michael, two individuals over 50 who meet in London during the holidays. This book involves the storylines about the royals.
Little Women by Louisa May Allcott
Little Women is a timeless holiday classic that follows the lives of the four March sisters living in New England during the civil war. The book includes feminist undertones and showcases female independence in an era where women lacked roles outside the household. The book was introduced to me early in life because it’s one of my mom’s favorite books.
Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Bestselling author of the Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella is back with a new holiday novel just in time for the holidays. This book follows shopaholic series regular, Becky Brandon during the holidays as she travels back to the United States and learns how to navigate the holidays with the family. This book will have you in for some good holiday cheer and laughs while reading.
Christmas in London by Anita Hughes
Set in London during the holiday season, author Anita Hughes is back as she takes readers to Europe to follow the love stories of Kate and Lousia, two bakers who rekindle romance with two previous male flames. This book will keep you hungry but also wrapped into the love stories of these female bakers.
A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories by Bettye Collier-Thomas
I purchased this book as Christmas presents for family members a few years ago Everyone is familiar with traditional stories during the holidays but this book adds a unique perspective to the holiday season with stories of African-Americans during the holiday season.
Christmas Camp by Karen Schaler
During the holiday season, my TV is always turned on to the Hallmark channel. This book Christmas Camp was adapted into a Hallmark movie. This book follows a workaholic ad exec who travels to Christmas camp to land them as a client for her firm. This book restores holiday cheer but also inspires you to fall in love during the holidays.
We met in December by Rosie Curtis
This novel follows a British woman living in London who falls in love with her roommate during the month of December. This romantic comedy will make you laugh while inspiring holiday cheer.
25 days til December by Poppy Alexander
This book follows one woman, Kate Potter who is feeling down during the holiday season. During the 25 days leading up to Christmas, you’ll experience Kate as she starts feeling the holiday spirit and experiences love during this magical time of year.
