10 enchanting winter books to put you in the festive mood

Festive-themed stories are abundant on store shelves, making them perfect holiday reads.

This roundup includes classic literature like "A Christmas Carol," books with beautiful artwork, such as "Christmas in Hogwarts," and romantic tales set during the holidays, like "Window Shopping."

If you're looking for a book to get you into the holiday spirit, consider one of these titles.

"The Holiday Honeymoon Switch" is a brand-new read by Julia McKay.

The recently released book has a plot that is reminiscent of a heartwarming Hallmark movie.

The narrative revolves around the exchange of lives between two closest friends, Holly and Ivy, as depicted in the book.

Holly and her fiancé split, so she goes to Ivy's cabin for the holidays, while Ivy goes to Hawaii for what would have been her best friend's honeymoon.

"Against all odds, this Christmas might prove the most magical yet."

Holly's wallowing is disrupted when her rugged Airbnb host turns out to be her high school academic rival who has undergone a significant transformation.

"Ivy's annual solo art retreat is disrupted when Holly's ex-fiancé checks into the honeymoon suite with a new woman. Raging and sleepless, Ivy is caught off guard when the hotel bartender comes to her aid. Despite the odds, this Christmas could still be the most enchanting yet."

"Window Shopping" is a holiday romance read by Tessa Bailey.

An unlikely pair's journey to each other is chronicled in a book released in Oct. 2021.

You can also purchase Bailey's latest romance holiday novel, "Wreck the Halls," which was released in Oct. 2023 if you enjoy "Window Shopping."

The first book in the "Lovelight" book series is a festive read.

A Christmas tree farm serves as the backdrop for a modern romantic comedy that was released in November 2021.

Stella, who has cherished the Christmas tree farm since childhood, participates in a competition alongside renowned Instagram influencer Evelyn St. James in an attempt to safeguard the beloved farm.

"Stella may be able to save the farm with the added publicity and cash prize, but her lie on the application about owning Lovelight Farms with a boyfriend could be her downfall. The only problem is that she doesn't have a boyfriend."

Luka Peters, my best friend, dropped by for some hot chocolate and ended up with a farm and a serious girlfriend. However, pretending to date him might be the best Christmas present he's ever received.

You can continue reading the "Lovelight" series with the second and third books, "In the Weeds" and "Mixed Signals," which were published in 2022, and the newest title in the series, "Business Casual," which came out in the summer of 2024.

Elin Hilderbrand is known for her popular books set on Nantucket.

According to her website, Hilderbrand is deeply attached to the location where she currently resides, having relocated there following her graduation from Johns Hopkins University and her time spent in New York City.

According to her website, Hilderbrand's first published work was a short story titled "Misdirection," which was published in Seventeen magazine.

In the summer of 2000, her first published novel, "The Beach Club," was released.

"Winter Street," which portrays a family reunion during the holidays on Nantucket, marks the beginning of her winter series.

The books "Winter Stroll," "Winter Storms," and "Winter Solstice" follow this story.

A classic tale of Christmas in peril is 'The Christmas Fix'.

The second book in Lucy Score's "Fixer" series is "Mr. Fixer Upper."

Despite being the second book in the series, "The Christmas Fix" can be read independently.

The book "Christmas at Hogwarts" is suitable for people of all ages to enjoy.

The new release came out in Oct. 2024.

The book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, with illustrations by Ziyi Gao, features text and images.

At Hogwarts, Harry experienced his first Christmas surrounded by his friends.

A great book to read with kids while gathered around the fireplace on a chilly winter evening.

"In A Holidaze," the holiday romance follows a protagonist trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day repeatedly.

Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings are two co-authors who write under the pen name Christina Lauren.

Lauren has written other popular books, including "The Unhoneymooners" and "The Paradise Problem."

To get into the holiday spirit, you can always rely on classic Christmas songs.

One of these, of course, is "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Since its initial publication in 1843, the book has become a traditional holiday read.

You can watch a movie based on the beloved story after reading the alternative version of the input sentence.

Mary Kay Andrews, a New York Times bestselling author, wrote 'Bright Lights, Big Christmas'.

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The romance novel was published in Sept. 2023.

Andrews had experience writing festive tales with her book "Bright Lights, Big Christmas."

In 2021, she published a holiday book titled "The Santa Suit."

"A Winter Wish" is a new book by author Emily Stone.

Following the death of her father, the protagonist inherits half of his holiday travel company, while Theo receives the other half.

The book description states that the will specifies that the two of them must work together to run the company for a year before making a decision about its future.

What happens to the business and the relationship between the unlikely duo brought together in this holiday romance?