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Christmas Novels?

10 years ago

I thought it would be nice to read a Christmas novel over the holidays so two days ago I started "Promise Me" by Richard Paul Evans - and yesterday I finished it! It was a sweet story and such a quick read. So tonight I'm going to start "The Christmas Train" by David Baldacci.

What are some other Christmas themed novels you'd recommend? I've read The Christmas Box trilogy by Richard Paul Evans as well. Years ago I read one by Mary Higgins Clark but I'm not really into her books anymore. I've also read "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham (loved it) and "Wishin' & Hopin'" by Wally Lamb (another fun read).

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pam_25f

10 years ago

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

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Rudebekia
10 years ago
Oscar Hijuelos, Mr Ives' Christmas

Charles Dickens,A Christmas Carol

A Child's Christmas in Wales
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caseynfld
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10 years ago
Thanks for all the suggestions!

Cassandra, I've read "A Christmas Carol" and I've seen "A Child's Christmas in Wales" on TV, I should read it.

teabooks, I have never heard of Donna Andrews, I will look her up.

I'll check out some of the others too.

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