Yes, it’s that time of year when my social media accounts are overloaded with festive reading suggestions. Now, I am not usually someone whose reading choices are affected by the season. I usually only pick what takes my fancy, and I’ve only read a handful of festive novels.
This year, however, I feel like getting on board the festive reading waggon. With my poor reading track record this year, I suspect I will struggle, so I’ve already loaded my library with possible reading material.
Starting with a Classic
I thought I’d ease my way in by re-reading a classic. Every year I read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It’s one of my favourite stories and my copy is rather dog-eared. I love the transformation of miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge; it makes me all warm and fuzzy. It’s a love I wanted to share with my children, and I bought a suitable version for them which we also enjoyed every Christmas when they were small.
My Festive TBR List
To help me get some festive reading accomplished I’ve chosen a selection of both historical and contemporary romance. I’ve also picked a short story anthology so I can dip in and out of it when I get the chance.
I’ve read books by most of these authors before. I know I like their writing style, so I’m confident I’ll become immersed in the story. Fingers crossed, I’ll get plenty of reading done this month. I’ve even thrown in a mystery to add a little variety.
Favourite Festive Reading
Well, A Christmas Carol must be on my list, seeing as I read it every year. Another festive favourite I shared with my children is The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. We always read this on Christmas Eve before bedtime. I love the illustrations in our copy, and I’ll probably read it again on Christmas Eve, but I doubt my children will be snuggled up next to me. While sentimental nostalgia wishes I could spend that time with them again, it would just be weird.
As I mentioned earlier, I don’t usually do festive reading, so I don’t have a lot to choose from. A couple of years ago, I read a festive novella by Emily Windsor and enjoyed it. Check out my review here.
Hopefully, I’ll have more festive reading options to draw from in future. Do you jump on the festive reading bandwagon, and do you have a favourite? Let me know in the comments.
