By: Paris Mace-Hearne
Happy Holidays, Panthers!
Nothing is better than waking up on a Monday morning and realizing that you don’t have to go to school. We can all agree that after finals week, and the past four and a half months, a break is exactly what we need.
However, school breaks can also end up being a little boring. Well, don’t worry because I have a list of ten amazing books to read that are perfect for the holiday!
10. So This Is Christmas By Tracy Andreen
This adorable holiday romance read is perfect for the holiday season. It follows Finley Browne on her journey returning to her hometown from boarding school. Everything has changed, and Finley doesn’t know how to handle it. She spends the holidays with a boy, who she promises a perfect Christmas to. What do you think will happen?
9. Finding My Elf By David Valdez
This silly holiday romance is the right book for anyone who likes cheesy, adorable stories. Finding My Elf by David Valdez follows the protagonist, Cameron, whose life seems to be falling apart. But when he comes home for the holidays and takes a job as a mall elf,he starts to develop certain feelings for a fellow elf. This adorable romance is great for the holidays.
8. Let it Snow By John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle
This entertaining holiday read is set in Gracetown,which is a cute, fictional place. The book follows three teens who are stuck in a huge snowstorm. There’s romance, heartbreak and twists that makes this book irresistible and impossible to put down.What’s so amazing about this book is how easy it is to connect to the three teens, making one truly care for the characters. You’ll be doing yourself if you read this book—trust me. .
7. Hercule Poirot’s Christmas By Agatha Christie
The next book on this list is by a legendary author, Agatha Christie. Christie was an English writer known for her many mystery novels. The main character in this book is Hercule Poirot,who is a Belgian detective. Hercule Poirot is a recurring main character in thirty three of Christie’s novels, two of her plays and in her fifty one short stories. The great thing about this is you don’t have to read the books in any particular order, and if you love Poirot there’s plenty more books with him for you to read. This particular book is perfect for anyone that loves a good ‘who done it?’.
6. In a Holidaze By Christina Lauren
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren is a book that is full of diverse life lessons suited for all. This book follows Mae as she realizes that she is stuck in a time loop of the last day at her family’s beloved Utah cabin. Mae wants to fall in love and simply be happy, but it seems as though she just can’t.Who knows? Maybe with multiple tries she might be able to get her true love’s kiss under the mistletoe.
5. Snowed In By Rachel Hawthorne
Snowed In by Rachel Hawthorne follows seventeen-year-old Ashleigh when she and her mom make a big move from Texas to an island in the middle of Lake Michigan. This change of surroundings makes her question things. Growing up is confusing,and so is falling in love, but she can’t help it. This book is perfect for anyone who wants an easy and entertaining read to keep them company during the break.
4. The Book Club Hotel By Sarah Morgan
This book is a great read for anyone who wants to read a holiday book without all of the romance that seems to be in most holiday books. The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan focuses on the trials and tribulations of being an adult. Even though us panthers are not adults yet, there are still many things in this book that we can relate to. Hattie Coleman is a widowed Inn owner who is struggling to get through the holidays. Erica, Claudia and Anna are lifelong best friends with a lot of baggage—literally and figuratively. So what happens when their holidays twist and intertwine with?
3. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King By T.A. Hoffmann
The Nutcracker and the Mouse Kingby T. A. Hoffmann is a classic that I think everyone is at least somewhat familiar with. The story of the Nutcracker and the Mouse King is about Marie—a little girl who has been gifted with a magical nutcracker. The same night, the nutcracker protects her against the Mouse King and brings her to the Kingdom of dolls. This magical and serene story is perfect for all ages, aiding in boosting your holiday spirit!
2. Harry Potter By J.K Rowling
Everyone knows Harry Potter. Whether you have seen the movies or read the books, you have heard the name Harry Potter or “the boy who lived”. This book and movie series was a major part of my childhood, and it suits the holiday season perfectly. The Harry Potter books are perfect for the holidays because of its nostalgia and cozy vibes. The one warning I have is to stick with the first three books during the holidays since they could be considered to be less serious and dark.
1.The 12 Days Of Christmas By Poppy Alexander
Coming in at number one is The 12 Days Of Christmasby Poppy Alexander. This contemporary romance follows Freya as she goes back home for the first time in ten years because of her mom’s passing. To distract herself from her grief, she challeges herself to cook everyday before Christmas (AKA: The 12 days of Christmas) with help from her handsome neighbor, Finn, who she is staying with. This book showcases the heartbreak of losing loved ones while also illuminating how sometimes grief doesn’t have to stay a dark and depressing time in your life.
These 10 holiday books are bound to keep you entertained during the holidays. Happy Holidays, Panthers!
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