Reading books during the holidays by the side of crackling fire all cosied up in a thick-knit blanket while sipping on some hot cocoa with marshmallows... well, isn't that a beautiful picture painted?! But what is stopping you from doing that FR. This Christmas why not celebrate with a great book than having get-togethers? Reading a book is creating magic in the imaginations. It takes you to a different world, making you feel so good! Although, most people have given up books in paper and have switched to the digital mode of reading, there nothing that compares to the charm of good ol' paper books with a smell to die for. So this Christmas if you are looking for some of the best books to read, here are some the options:

Letters from Father Christmas

Written by English fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien, this calligraphy picture book is very popular. The books consist of letters Tolkien wrote to his children every year at Christmas, from the POV of Father Christmas.

The Usual Santas

This collection of short stories from the crime-fiction writers aka Helene Tursten and Martin Limón is a MUST read!

Winter Street

Written by Elin Hilderbrand, this book introduces you to the Quinn family, including a patriarch Kelley Quinn who runs the Winter Street Inn in Nantucket.

The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories

The Valancourt Book compiles 13 ghost stories from 19th-century, Victorian-era periodicals.

Starry Night

Just like its name sounds amazing, the book makes for a MUST-READ during the holiday season. Debbie Macomber writes about a columnist who makes a deal with her editor and the story revolves around that.

The Gift of the Magi

An extremely beautiful story is of a poor young couple and their challenge to buy a Christmas gift for their spouse. This story teaches you love, compassion and sacrifice.

What Christmas is as We Grow Older

Written by Charles Dickens, this essay includes things to remember about the Christmas spirit and the holiday season as we grow-up.

While it may seem like the pandemic is over, you must know that the numbers of coronavirus patients are still high in many areas. You might want to stay at home and catch up on reading.

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