The Christmas season is a great time to get cosy with a good book, to relax and unwind after a stressful term. If you want to curl up under some blankets with a hot drink and a festive read, consider picking up one of these books.
Lovelight Farms – B. K. Borison
Lovelight Farms is a classic holiday romance. In an attempt to save her beloved childhood Christmas tree farm, Stella lies about having a boyfriend. This is a classic fake-dating, cute and cosy rom-com that will make for a great Christmas read to really get you in the festive spirit.
The Haunting Season – multiple authors
If you are in the mood for something a bit scarier to read over the holidays, The Haunting Season is the ideal book to reach for. A collection of ghostly winter tales from eight authors, it is a perfect companion for those dark Christmas evenings.
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas – Agatha Christie
Reading a crime novel by candlelight on a winter evening is a great way to relax after a busy term. After a murder takes place on Christmas Eve, Poirot has to investigate as more questions pop up. In true Agatha Christie fashion, this locked-room mystery will definitely keep you entertained on a cold night.
A Merry Little Meet Cute – Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
If you are looking for a bit of a spicier book this holiday, consider picking up A Merry Little Meet Cute. When an adult film star is cast in a Christmas movie alongside her childhood crush, they realise they need to keep their off-screen romance a secret to protect both of their careers. This new book, co-written by two best-selling authors, is going to put you into a festive mood from the very beginning.
The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman
While not specifically a book for the holiday season, Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club has the comforting and cosy vibes that any great winter read needs. As a group of pensioners attempt to solve a murder in their retirement village, you learn about their lives, hopes, fears and friendships. It is an easy book to get lost in and great for feeling some holiday companionship.
