The holidays are for warm lights, cozy fires, and stories that remind us of what matters most. Whether you’re snowed in or basking in Southern sunshine, here are eleven books to keep your heart full this season:
🎄 The Christmas Train by David Baldacci — A holiday classic filled with redemption and adventure
🎁 A Lowcountry Christmas by Mary Alice Monroe — A touching Southern tale about family and forgiveness.
✨ Ionne Chaffin and the Christmas Reaper by Jess Tully Menges— A December 25th Murder Mystery
🎄 Another at the Table by Kelly Capriotti Burton— A Surfside Beach Christmas Novella, focusing on the first holiday season in a blended and still-grieving family.
🎁 The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin — A nostalgic and charming tale of the wonder of Christmas
✨ The Mistletoe Bluff by Emily Schneider—A sweet romantic comedy
🎄 The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans— A holiday classic
🎁 When Christmas Comes by Andrew Klavan— A Christmas murder mystery
✨ Skipping Christmas by John Grisham— A witty, satirical take on the season’s chaos
🎄 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens— A Christmas must-read
🎁 The Family You Make – Jill Shalvis – Found family, faked romance, and the start of a sweet series
So, pour some cocoa, turn on the twinkle lights, and let these stories keep you company all season long.