Picture the perfect night: your house is decked out for the holidays and you are curled up on the couch in a cozy Cabana sweatshirt sipping on a festive cocktail and diving into a cute holiday read. Is there anything better than that?! To help you make this dream come true, we created a list of must-reads for the holidays. See below for our Cabana-approved recommendations to add to your TBR (to be read) list.
Holiday Fiction
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The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber
A fan of the classic movie The Holiday? This book is for you! This holiday romance novel follows the journey of two friends that trade lives the week before Christmas and find love along the way.
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In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Author of the popular reads The Unhoneymooners and Love and Other Words, Christina Lauren succeeds at writing another cute & charming novel. This lighthearted romance novel follows the story of Maelyn Jones, a girl trying to find happiness and love while running into multiple (and hilarious) disasters.
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One Day in December by Josie Silver
Looking for an easy & cute novel? This book is for you! Pick up this novel and immerse yourself into a love story of missed opportunities, friendships and fate.
Classics
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Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie
A combination of holidays and mystery? Sign us up! This intriguing mystery novel follows the investigation of a murder in a complicated family.
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
This iconic classic is a must read during the holiday season. Grumpy and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge receives a visit from the ghost of his old business partner warning him to turn from his errors before it is too late.
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The classic novel begins on Christmas Day following the four March sisters' journey of growing up. While this novel does not center around the holidays, it portrays the strong bond of family and friendship, something we all cherish, especially around the holiday season. After reading you can watch the amazing portrayals of this story with the 1994 and 2019 films.
Short Stories
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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry and A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote are two classic short stories to remind you of the true meaning of the holiday season.
Children’s Reads
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Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
This book is a great early present to give to your children or grandchildren. Taking the perspective of Father Christmas, Tolkien wrote letters to his children over the years as they grew up. Compiling them into a book, this author creates a fun & meaningful read for children while enjoying the beautiful visuals.
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The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
This picture book is perfect for your kids to read the night before Christmas. It features the classic A Visit from St. Nicholas poem with beautiful and eye-catching illustrations.
We hope your holiday season is filled with love, family, good food and lots of reading! Check out our cocktail recipes to find the perfect drink to pair with your new novel. While you are home for the holidays check out our blog to find some fun tips & tricks to help this season run smoothly! Looking for new clothes for your upcoming holiday plans? Cabana Life has got you covered! Check out our new Fall and Holiday Collections to find the perfect outfits for this season.
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