What is your favorite holiday-themed book?
Maureen Stokowski
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, as well HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS.
Michelle Miller
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens
Barbara Duncan
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Judy Ross
I love them all, but if I have to pick a favorite one it would be THE TWELVE CATS OF CHRISTMAS. It is a tiny book, great for a stocking stuffer. I bought two copies, one for my granddaughter and one for my best friend.
Sandi
I enjoyed STAR BRIGHT! A CHRISTMAS STORY by Andrew M. Greeley
Kathleen Pearlman
THE SHEPHERD, THE ANGEL, AND WALTER, THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE DOG by Dave Barry
Judy Cox
SANTA CRUISE: A HOLIDAY MYSTERY AT SEA bt Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
Antoinette Tomasich
THE LAST NOEL by Michael Malone
Vivian Watts
My favorite book about Christmas is FINDING NOEL by Richard Paul Evans. A must read book!
Lindy
Santa Cruise
Loretta Sanford
Does anyone remember the Holly and Ivy Caterers Christmas mysteries? I loved all the preparations and decorations, and of course, the mysteries. Does anyone have a title or author?
May
The Christmas Shoes
Suzi Skutley
THE POLAR EXPRESS by Chris Van Allsburg
Linda M. Johnson
My favorite book would be A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens. Even better is my favorite story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi."
Gale Schexnayder Moch
Clement C. Moore's THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Mary Angela Young
GLAD TIDINGS by Debbie Macomber
Katherine Stephens
COMFORT & JOY by Kristin Hannah
Jill
I think THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson is a fabulous book, wonderful for adults and children, as well as reading aloud. It has a marvelous message for everyone of every age.
Cynthia K. Russell-Marshall
"A Christmas Memory"
Kathy Vieira
I grew up on Mary Higgins Clark and I'm happy to say I have passed on my love of her books to my daughter. My favorite of all is SILENT NIGHT. I have reread it over the years around the holiday time.
Cate Sparks
SKIPPING CHRISTMAS by John Grisham! I listened to the audio book first and almost ran off the road while laughing!!
F Tessa Bartels
"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote
Cindy
THE LAST NOEL by Michael Malone
Kym
THIS YEAR IT WILL BE DIFFERENT by Maeve Binchy
Patti Blount
SKIPPING CHRISTMAS by John Grisham
DM
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens --- still can't be beat for all the timeless themes and qualities and the priceless atmosphere.
Tam
The story of Christmas from the Gospel
Patty Rosellini
WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES by Debbie Macomber
Donna
A Wish for Wings that Work
Pat
The Bible
Jerri
THIS YEAR IT WILL BE DIFFERENT by Maeve Binchey
Sharron
I love the children's books, especially THE POLAR EXPRESS and HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. I have been giving them as gifts long before the popularity of the movies. SANTA'S FAVORITE STORY is also one of my favorites.
As for adult books, I usually reread SKIPPING CHRISTMAS and I enjoy the Christmas collections by various authors. You get an idea of the author's style, and you can read one short story at a time without having to "keep up" with the story during the busy holiday season. Some examples are: Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" and "The Worst Noel." I also read Elizabeth Berg's newest, THE HANDMAID AND THE CARPENTER, which really puts the Christmas story in perspective.
Amy W.
THE CHRISTMAS BOX by Richard Paul Evans
Benny
Sicilian Sisters: Women in La Famiglia
Mo
THE POLAR EXPRESS is my favorite holiday-themed book, with THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER coming in at a close second.
Louise Hintz
The Littlest Angel