Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien is one of my favorite books I've read all year! It's so sweet. I love Santa stories and Tolkien, so it was an obvious read for me.
Tag: Book Critic
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson has a soft spot in my heart because I played Imogene Herdman in the play version as a child, but this is the first time I read the book. I loved it!!! It's a great story for children, but it is still poignant and nuanced.
Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire
Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire is a really interesting anti fairy tale. Maguire deconstructs a well known supporting character into a vibrant and interesting man.
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum is one of my favorite Christmas books. It's such a sweet story filled with adventure and also learning lessons we could all use.
Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer
Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer is one of the better Christmas love stories I've read. Perfect for curling up in front of a fire this Christmas break.
Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz
Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe by Melissa de la Cruz is inventive with character names, genders, and sexualities, making Darcy a woman and Lizzie into Luke. Darcy returns to her hometown, Pemberley, Ohio, for Christmas after her mother has a heart attack.