November officially kicks off the holiday season in my family. The weather cools off, holiday decorations go up, and it’s time to cozy up with a holiday-inspired must-read book.
Disclaimer: This article may contain affiliate links which means we may earn a commission on any purchases you make through the links on this page. See our full disclaimer for additional details.
Whether you love the classics like A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker and the Mouse King or you prefer to find a new read each year, December is the time we all slow down enough to enjoy a good book.
Relaxing with a good Christmas book in between your holiday decorating, shopping, and baking, or especially before you go to bed is a great way to make time for yourself even in the busyness of the holiday season.
In this article, I’m going to give you a list of new holiday books released this year to put you in the holiday spirit.
5 Holiday Novels to Read This Christmas
The Secret Christmas Library – Jenny Colgan
This Christmas novel will take you on an international adventure this holiday season while searching for a rare book in the Scottish Highlands.
A Ferry Merry Christmas – Debbie Macomber
The latest from Debbie Macomber this holiday novel follows siblings Avery and Reed as their holiday plans don’t go as planned thanks to a delayed ferry.
The Christmas Ring – Karen Kingsbury
A sweet Christmas romance novel also made into a movie that follows two souls drawn together through the search for a long-lost family ring.
Merry Little Kissmas – Lauren Blakely
A fun and festive Christmas novel that follows a professional matchmaker through her holiday antics to try and set up her new client: her brother’s best friend.
Soldier’s Christmas Baby – Clara Pines
A wonderful little series following soldiers returning home for the holidays with the unexpected twists and turns that come from living life and finding family.
Bonus Christmas Novel
The Christmas Stranger – Richard Paul Evans
This one is a bit heartwrenching so don’t take it on lightly but it is an excellent reminder of love, loss, and the wonder we experience from unexpected interactions in life.
What to Do With This List of Christmas Books
Pick just one to read this year leading up to Christmas and go ahead and buy it. Whether you’re a Kindle member or love the feeling of a book in your hands, there are so many options here.
Even better, many of these favorite festive Christmas novels have other books in their series if you enjoy it so much that you finish it quickly!
So pick your holiday novel and get ready to curl up, take some time for yourself this holiday season and read a new Christmas novel. If you don’t already do this every year, it’s about to become a new holiday tradition!
These festive Christmas novels can also be great gifts to your friendly gatherings and White Elephant parties.
You might even inspire your book club to pick up a new Christmas novel every December.
Leave a comment to let me know which holiday-inspired book is on your must-read list or reach out on Instagram or TikTok.