Seems we all could use some fun, am I right? Let’s embrace the holidays (any holiday) and celebrate! Read a fiction or nonfiction book that provides some inspiration, whether you want to escape with a fun Christmas romance, host a creepy Halloween party, or learn more about honoring Juneteenth. Below are some ideas to get you started – or pick any holiday book of your choice. Get celebrating!
Fiction
Cinco de Mayhem: A Santa Fe Café Mystery by Ann Myers
Santa Fe chef Rita Lafitte is busy prepping for Cinco de Mayo festivities when a popular food cart owner is found dead … and her friend is the number one suspect.
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Turkey Trot Murder by Leslie Meier
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, a frozen dead body threatens the peaceful community of Tinker’s Cove, Maine. Lucy Stone is determined to solve the mystery.
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A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Need some Christmas charm? Debbie Macomber’s Christmas series is a go-to favorite. This book delivers a heartwarming story about a couple trying to have a child and then they are visited by a mysterious stranger.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
For fans obsessed with English royalty this holiday romance is a special treat. For Vivian Forest a last-minute holiday vacation turns into an unforgettable romance.
Haunted Hibiscus by Laura Childs
Part of the Tea Shop Mystery series, this story puts our heroine, Theodosia Browning, in the midst of planning a literary-themed haunted house when a dead body is found and turns this Halloween into a real-life murder mystery.
Nonfiction
Festive Holiday Recipes by Addie Gundry
The fun part of celebrating the holidays is having some delicious food with family and friends. Does this make you panic? Never fear, this book offers a variety of recipe suggestions to help with roast turkey to appetizers and everything in between.
Holiday Hacks by Keith Bradford
Don’t let the holiday season stress you out. This helpful book offers 600+ tips to simplify and organize during the festive season. Skim for the tips most helpful to you and your family!
Your Guide to the Jewish Holidays by Cantor Matt Axelrod
If you are seeking more understanding of the Jewish holidays, Cantor Matt Axelrod has written this reader-friendly, fun, and informative book explaining the 11 most important Jewish holidays.