Here are seven classic seasonal novels for those moments when you want to slip away with your favourite tipple, sit by the fireside and engross yourself in the magic of festive season…
1. “Silver Bells” by Luanne Rice (USA)
A heartwarming tale of love and redemption set during a snowy New York Christmas, exploring themes of family, forgiveness, and holiday magic.
2. “The Snowman” by Jo Nesbø (Norway)
A gripping Nordic noir that transforms the innocent image of a snowman into a chilling Christmas mystery. Set against the stark Norwegian winter landscape, this novel brings a dark twist to the holiday season.
3. “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry (USA)
A heartwarming short story of selfless love that transcends material possessions. This classic American tale explores the true meaning of gift-giving through a young couple’s sacrifice.
4. “Smoke and Mirrors” by Neil Gaiman (United Kingdom)
A collection of winter and Christmas-themed short stories that blend fantasy, magic, and the darker edges of holiday folklore.
5. “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey (Alaska, USA)
Based on a Russian fairy tale, this magical novel follows a childless couple in 1920s Alaska who create a snow child that comes to life, blending folklore with a beautiful winter wilderness setting.
6. “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” by Agatha Christie (United Kingdom)
A classic murder mystery set during the Christmas season, featuring Christie’s famous detective solving a brutal crime amid festive celebrations.
“Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” by Agatha Christie (United Kingdom)
7. “The Children of Green Knowe” by Lucy Boston (UK)
A heartwarming Christmas novel about a little boy who goes to visit his great grandmother in a magical old house where he encounters some children from another time altogether…
