Charming Escapes: The Perfect Holiday Reads for This Season

Get ready to be swept into a mesmerizing whirlwind romance with Josie Silver’s "One Day in December." This Reese's Book Club pick is a celebration of serendipity, fate, and unforgettable love. When Laurie glimpses Jack through a bus window and feels an undeniable connection, what follows are ten years of intertwined lives, through twists of friendship, heartbreak, and missed opportunities. A charming tale reminding us that fate has its inexplicable way towards happiness. Read more here.

Journey with Vivian Forest in "Royal Holiday" by Jasmine Guillory, as she embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to England. Accompanying her daughter, Vivian unexpectedly finds romance with Malcolm Hudson, a royal private secretary. Their holiday fling under the mistletoe is filled with excitement and unexpected connections. Can this spontaneous romance last beyond the holiday season? Find out more here.

Christina Lauren presents a delightful romp in "In a Holidaze," where Maelyn Jones finds herself reliving the same Christmas holiday until she discovers what truly brings her joy. This magical story is filled with time loops, humorous adventures, and the quest for love, making readers believe in holiday magic once again. Discover the magic here.

Ben Aaronovitch merges mystery with festive charm in "Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon." Holmes and Watson are summoned by Eve Allerthorpe, who believes she is haunted by a demonic spirit that threatens her sanity and inheritance. Adventure into a chilling, yet captivating narrative that only the iconic duo could unravel. Solve the mystery here.

Nicolas Sparks delivers a moving tale in "The Wish," as we explore the life of Maggie Dawes from her formative teens to her established career as a travel photographer. As Christmas approaches, Maggie reflects on a decision that changed her life forever, revealing the poignant legacy of her first love. A heartwarming journey of love, memory, and realizing what truly matters. Explore her story here.

Josie Silver's "One Night on the Island" is a true escape for the soul. Follow Cleo Wilder and Mack Sullivan as they're thrust together in an unexpected double-booking on a secluded island. Their journey is a delightful exploration of finding home, understanding oneself, and learning that the heart knows what it wants. Take the journey here.

Maggie Knox intertwines comedy and holiday spirit in "The Holiday Swap." Identical twins Charlie and Cass switch lives to deal with challenges uniquely theirs. Amidst festive chaos and romantic bloom, this story captures the essence of finding joy and balance just in time for Christmas. Swap stories here.

Elin Hilderbrand unravels the delightfully dysfunctional Quinn family drama in "Winter Street." On an idyllic Nantucket Christmas, chaos reigns in the Quinn household with love triangles, secrets, and family ties tested amidst holiday cheer. This heartwarming narrative offers humor alongside family reconciliation. Join the family gathering here.

In Emily Stone's "Always, in December," love strikes in unexpected places. Josie's tender story begins with a letter and turns into a love tale that transcends time and place. Max's mysterious disappearance and the twists of fate will keep you enthralled until the very end. Feel the love story here.

Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" remains an enduring classic. Follow the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a miserly curmudgeon to a kind-hearted benefactor, as he is haunted by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. This novella continues to inspire and touch hearts with its timeless message of redemption. Revisit the classic here.