6 amazing books to read this Christmas
Everyone loves a cozy place during peak winters in the middle of the holiday season. A good piece of literature is the most enjoyable Christmas pastime we can immediately think of. Any genre is good but festive subject novels add a special topping to the reading experience in coziness.
Here are a few novels all the generations equally like.
Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
You would probably be surprised to know that the author who gave us one of the most brilliant fantasy novels in the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings also gave us one of the best holiday reads – Letter from Father. Tolkien’s fans would love it. The novel is about the letters the author sent to his kids. Engage yourself in the author’s North Pole, with reindeer and polar bears causing mischief and having fun.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
When Dickens wrote this novel in 1843 no one anticipated that it will become a timeless classic. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his 4 ghostly meetings is loved by all equally. It is loved by all because this literature is among the best short novels to read. The author’s work gives a fresh lease of life and warrants a prominent spot in the list of Christmas books.
A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
A Christmas Memory is technically a short story. Capote takes inspiration from life narrative to design this Christmas-themed short novel set in the 1930s. It was released in 1956. It is vaguely based on his own experiences. The plot is about a young boy’s interaction with his family on Christmas eve, every year as a child.
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Henry wrote an amazing novel with a cunning but touching and ironic twist. It was published in 1905. The story is about a newlywed couple without much money who try to decide on gifts for one another on Christmas eve. The couple had to make sacrifices to buy the gifts, and in the process, they learn many things about love and possessions that go beyond financial means. Doesn’t it sound like a plot for a good romantic film?
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie
When an elderly father invites his estranged family to his estate for Christmas, he unexpectantly passes away on Christmas eve. One of the greatest fictional detectives Hercule Poirot brilliantly solves this festive mystery case. Men and women who enjoy reading mystery novels by fire would be delighted after reading this 1938 novel by Agatha Christie. It is also good for gifting purposes.
The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
Philip Van Doren Stern’s novel inspired the making of the famous Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful. Life. Even before the movie came to life, the novel gained huge popularity among readers. If you liked the movie, you will like the tale.
Although music and movies are good pastimes, novels have a different feel, especially the timeless classics, masterpieces, enthralling dramas, tales, and spooky stories. Try reading one of the 6 books listed above. They will surely help you in ending this year on a happy note.
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