As a lifelong book worm, I just have to say there's something all together special about a Christmas book. Because they only come out at the holidays and there's a limited amount of time that most stores highlight them, they seem more exciting than all other types of books. Also, most writers don't waste their time on holiday material. Those that do must really appreciate and understand what makes a good Christmas story. So here are my 5 favorites.
1. "The Littlest Angel" by Charles Tazewell: I received this book as a gift from my dad when I was little and have been in love with it ever since. It's always been our favorite book to read together, and I make sure to buy it as a first Christmas present for every baby I know so they can share the same feelings I have. The pictures are gorgeous and the story is absolutely beautiful. It really is just a special book that always gives me the warm fuzzies and it's made even more special that I share that love with my dad.
2. "Santa Mouse" by Michael Brown: This is the first Christmas book I remember owning. My parents would read it to me each year, and Santa Mouse would even visit me on Christmas eve and place a small present in the tree; a tradition that continues today. Sure, Elf on the Shelf is great, but I'll take Santa Mouse any day.
3. "Silent Night" by Mary Higgins Clark: I was never really a mystery fan (too worried that the murders in the books could actually be happening somewhere for real). That is until I discovered Mary Higgins Clark. This was my gateway to her fantastic body of work. She's written multiple Christmas mysteries over the years; a few with her daughter and a few by herself, of which I've read all, but this one is my favorite. The story is hopeful as every Christmas story should be, but also keeps you guessing until the end, just like every mystery should.
4. "Blue Christmas" by Mary Kay Andrews: Much the same way "Silent Night" introduced me to Mary Higgins Clark, "Blue Christmas" introduced me to Mary Kay Andrews and her sweet Weezy Foley stories. She's also a mystery writer but she's got a Southern Twist. Not only does the main character carry over to 2 other fantastic mysteries, but they also take place in Savannah, GA, which just happens to be on my list of favorite places. What's not to love!?
5. "The Christmas Box"/"The Letter"/"The Timepiece" by Richard Paul Evans: I'm not such a fan of sad. I go out of my way to avoid unhappy endings in books, movies, and television, and this trilogy made me cry like a baby but, still, somehow, I loved it. "The Christmas Box" was the first book I had ever read that moved me to tears. I really didn't want to love it as much as I do since it made me weep like a 3 year old, but it's hard not to love a story with writing as beautiful as this story has.
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