Best Christmas Books for Adults this Holiday Season

The festive season magically bursts in happiness when bright stars shine the dark knight, sweet joys are scattered all over the place and soothing tones of Christmas carols flow through every corner. Out of all the joy and festivities there’s one simple happiness this season gives, the happiness of curling up with a great book. There are times where you wish to relax with a good book while sipping on hot chocolate or mulled wine and it is that time of the year. However, one of the most difficult tasks is looking for the best Christmas Books for adults in this case. But the search for the best Christmas books for the grownups can be rather daunting. This post shall point out many of the best Christmas reads that are sure to charm and entertain as well as warm one’s heart.

What Makes a Christmas Book Perfect for Adults?

Defining the Criteria

In deciding about the best Christmas books for adults the readers have to consider certain prerequisites. To begin with, they should add to the festivities by incorporating themes that at the very least bring joy or prompt contemplation. The importance of literary merit cannot be overstated since no one forgets a good book with its artistry and narration. It, however, does matter to capture the audience because this does not just mean that the book is opened, but that the whole book is finished reading.

Catering to All Readers

There are times you can quickly go through a book while there are times you take your time reading it; while most readers may regularly read novels some are those who are readers who do so at intervals. The best Christmas books will suit these two groups perfectly as they will serve the needs of the hardcore readers and also the much sought easy reading for the very occasional reader. There is more for all of you whether you are a Biblio and a die-hard Christmas story reader or a person who just seeks some relaxation.

Balancing Tradition and Modernity

It would be safe to say that everyone has an inclination towards Christmas whether it is kids or grown up. There is no age group that doesn’t have a ‘wow factor’ which is why Christmas is among the best seasons of the year. Considering that there are more than one generation that would like to experience the pleasure of Christmas every time one watches the movies or the series based on the festival there is a decent amount of selection.

Top 10 Christmas Books for Adults

1. “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

🎄✨Excellent themes of forgiveness and generosity make the book “A Christmas Carol’’ by Charles Dickens a relevant literary piece, and this story becomes relevant to every generation. Realistic and with a learning output that resonates with mankind’s daily narrative. Emphasizing the themes of kindness and benevolence. The story lasts a lifetime.

2. “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham Becker

Hilarious, funny, absurd- Becker‘s novel garners praise within the reader community, reports of various plot holes are downtrodden by Becker’s mad storytelling and character development. Exploiting the holiday season Becker examines modern concepts in love and matrimony. Becker shows the struggle of the working driving wife with her British husband.

3. “The Gift” by Cecelia Ahern

The novel by Ahern’s speaks about the themes of gratitude and giving people a second chance, this is about a workaholic who learns to enjoy the finer things in life. A particular audience who enjoys the combination of extreme fantasy with a well coordinated narration should find it quite suitable.

4.“Christmas Shopaholic” by Sophie Kinsella

For the readers who are looking to enjoy some time with a twist during the Christmas season, the writer would tie the knot with the comic Christmas eve show. “Christmas Shopaholic” is destined to bring along loads of fun and cheer during the times of festivities.

5. “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” by Agatha Christie

Or, for those who enjoy picking out ‘who done it’ as they flip through their pages, this Anatolian whodunit has Hercule Poirot in the role of a detective who is trying to find out who is the murderer among the guests and staff present at a family Christmas celebration. This book will work effectively for mystery fans because of the interesting story and the Christmas setting.

6. “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci

It is an inspiring tale about a journalist who travels in a train from one side of the country to another during Christmas where a series of surprises and emotions await him. The audience who listen and enjoy the epic tales would be able to connect with this book quite well.

7. “What is the Polar Express” A Caldecott Award Winner ” by Chris Van Allsburg

“Droga, Polar Express, so how do I need to explain this?” This children’s book is something which even the grown ups have some special feelings about. What can be more interesting than a tale that focuses on a boy going to the North Pole on a train? It is for those people who rarely grow up.

8. “What is the Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg

Like an aromatic herb added to organic broth, this powerful Russian historical fiction has the ability to hold you during all the pages. This book is particularly useful for those with a major interest in history, a reader who loves the sense of insightful magic, enormous emotions or again a great sense of presence.

9. “Letters from Father Christmas” J.R.R, Tolkien

The letters when combined will form a narrative about Father Christmas through the eyes of parents, originally by Tolkien, speaking to his kids. While Tolkien is known for his fantasy stories, Every Christmas he would write letters to his children, and in those letters he would himself tell them novels from the imaginary world. Every story is quite engaging in itself.

10. “One Day in December” Josie Silver

It’s a love story that unfolded during a decade, expressing the different faces of love and friendships alongside love. The audience who would love this book are those who prefer inspirational romance novels that are set around Christmas time.

Reading and Gifting Christmas Books

Carving Out Reading Time

There are times when, and we can all attest to this, holiday reading may seem like the last priority be it reading ever or dedicating a bulk of time like an hour solely to reading which irrefutably may be harder to do when one rushes through an occasion. What is paramount is consistency as that sets a benchmark and as a consequence makes it so that you are able to take your time with the book without the need of rushing through it.

Choosing the Perfect Gift

Because they are personalized, books make great presents. Try to consider their interests as well, in case they enjoy mystery novels, romance books, or even historical ones. By making specific suggestions based on what the person enjoys, the gift is more likely to be remembered.

Sharing the Joy

Share with your friends and relatives the Christmas stories that they enjoy reading the most. There is always time for changing books, reading them and arguing, and I don’t see how books couldn’t help us foster friendships and spread the Christmas cheer.

Wrapping Up the Season with Stories

The period of Christmas and New year holidays carries the spirit of christmas book, therefore, Christmas and New Year also. There are many elements of any Christmas story in books, which would suit every adult and will be covering the most interesting tales of them starting from classical to modern ones. These provide approach to multiple readers to learn best of the best – Christmas spirit and key things in our life from all over the world and cultures.

This year, consider incorporating reading into your holiday entertainment. Show others your favorite Christmas tales and embark on a journey to create new written narratives which are surely going to lend a sense of joy to the season you are in. Bring together the whole family, get comfortable on the couch, and enjoy a fun story. Enjoy! Enjoy your holidays!