Good Morning Lovelies, 

Christmas is the best time to make a book pile and binge read it all! Under the sparkling lights of the Christmas tree and decorations, I love nothing more than finding a festive world to escape too. All in hopes of spreading even more joy in my soul. 

This month, I hope to gift you all this feeling too, as I have gathered the best festive books to put out on display in Hertford Library. From murder mysteries to forbidden romances, you will be grabbing a hot chocolate, some gingerbread biscuits and your best blanket to snuggle up with these great Christmas reads in no time at all! I hope you enjoy them lovelies…

Book Of The Month: The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore: The queen of cosy is back with another festive romance. Delve into the lives of the residents again, whilst snuggled up with a cup of tea and a few gingerbread biscuits, as you finally embrace Dream Harbour and its Christmas beauty at its best. 

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison: Worried about facing the holidays alone? Well, this is exactly what is scaring the characters in this book. Deciding to pretend to be a couple to stop facing the stigmas they would be without each other, this magical romance is full of light-hearted moments under the mistletoe.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: You can’t have a festive reading list and not include this Dicken’s classic. Whether you have read it before or never heard of it, the world of Scrooge and those around him highlights the magic of life at this special time of year.

One Day In December by Josie Silver: If you are a fan of One Day then you will love this book. Following three friends on the same day each year, the book is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you feeling warm and cosy in every festive way possible.

Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey: After coming home from prison, the leading lady in this book finds herself face to face with the happiest person on earth. Meeting in front of a festive window display, the two decide to help each other discover new things about the world we live in.

The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson: Murder mystery fans will love this festive story that keeps you guessing from the opening page. Turning detective within seconds of opening it up, this book is the handheld version of those classic TV cases that we all love to binge at Christmas.

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham: If you have ever seen Christmas With The Kranks then you need to read the book that the film is based on. Unlike his normal mysteries, this light-hearted classic follows a couple, as they decide to ditch their normal holiday and go on a cruise. Yet, their neighbours are not happy about their decision.

The Christmas Orphan Club by Becca Freeman: When four friends decide to spend every festive season together, after discovering that none of them have anyone else, they create Christmas traditions that only they understand. Fun, heart-warming and incredibly comforting, the book proves that you don’t have to follow the norm at this time of year.

A Recipe For Christmas by Jo Thomas: Featuring actual recipes within each chapter, this book isn’t just a joy to read, it is also full of creativity and tasty bites too. Bake a bunch of goods from the book and cosy up with this one. 

The Christmas Book Club by Sarah Morgan: Grab your closest friends and host a cosy book club night at home reading this. Following three friends who head out on a festive holiday, each chapter reveals something new about them that the others don’t know. It is funny, heartwarming and emotional. 

My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories - Edited by Stephanie Perkins: Gathering some of the most well-known authors around, this young adult book shares a number of short stories about Christmas and the delights to be had during December. Perfect for all the family to read, it will make any festive dynamics look normal. 

What will you be reading during the festive period lovelies? Do you have a traditional favourite? I love a good romance at this time of year! Something that reminds me of The Holiday. Let me know what you are enjoying in the comments! 

Joey X