Read this book: Must-read Christmas titles
From the librarians:
The William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle is proud to offer readers recommendations from our librarians. These books are picked by Sarah Laughmiller, Chrissy Tucker and Alex VanKoughnett. Come into the library to check these out and more.
Must-read Christmas books:
All the books below are popular fiction books that have been made into popular Christmas movies. Read these before watching them again this holiday season. You can find both books and movies at the library.
“Skipping Christmas”
By John Grisham
The Kranks have decided they will be skipping Christmas this year. They will not be buying presents, putting up a tree or putting the neighborhood traditional Frosty on the roof. They have decided to set their sights on clear water and white sandy beaches through a Caribbean cruise. However, their plan doesn’t work out as they hoped. They learn Christmas isn’t so easy to skip.
“Polar Express”
By Chris Van Allsburg
On a late Christmas Eve night, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: The Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. And the boy asks for one bell from the harness of a reindeer. The gift is granted. On the way home, the bell is lost. On Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the tree. His mother admires the bell but is sad that it is broken. For you see, only those who believe can hear the bell.
“Home Alone 2”
By Rebecca Gyllenhaal
During the the holidays Kevin doesn’t want to go on his family vacation to Florida. Caught up in chaos and confusion at the airport, Kevin boards the wrong plane and ends up alone (again!) in New York City. Kevin goes sightseeing, checks into a hotel and enjoys limo rides, all courtesy of his dad’s credit card. The burglars who tried to rob his house last year are back, and this time they plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve. Can Kevin stop them and save Christmas with the help of some new friends?
“The Christmas Train”
By Davis Baldacci
Follow journalist Tom Langdon on this forced train ride from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles for the Christmas holiday. During his time on the train, he learns that there are still good people in the world. Maybe his own spirit can be lifted by these good people during his journey. He might even run into some familiar faces.
“Dashing Through the Snow”
By Debbie Macomber
In the final days before Christmas, two strangers are both trying to get to Seattle for Christmas. Ashley just wants to spend Christmas with her family. Dashiell has a job interview he can’t miss. After every flight is either full or canceled, they both turn to renting a car. However, there is only one rental left. Despite not wanting to, they decide to share it. The car ride is awkward at first but love blooms when they realize how similar they are.
