The Best Christmas Books for Adults

A heartwarming escape to the island of Mure, you can't find a more charming tale than this latest from bestselling author, Jenny Colgan. Follow Flora as she grapples with an unexpected pregnancy - can she square things with the father and her family before the Christmas Day?

Join Jacob after the death of his mentally ill mother as he returns to his childhood home and comes face to face with his past. As he uncovers the cluttered home his mother left behind, more and more secrets come out of the woodwork.

Nothing is quite as festive as a long-distance train ride. A journalist embarks on a winter train ride that ends up taking him on an emotional journey, as well as a physical one.

Can a lost puppy solve the problems of a warring family at Christmas? Find out if the Goss family can set their differences aside to help out a tiny canine friend in the snow.

A Christmas wish traps Maelyn Jones in a time loop, repeating the same holiday in her favorite place in the world over and over again. While hilarity ensues, Mae needs to find her way out of the time trap if she's ever going to get back to reality.

Being trapped in a New England inn might not seem like the ideal way to spend Christmas - but might an unlikely pair find love in their unfortunate situation?

After announcing in a TV interview that she has found love in the past, author Riley Reynolds is then visited by three boyfriends from her past, each believing that he is her true love. Which one will she choose, if any?

Stepping into her late mother's shoes to preserve her favorite Christmas event running, Leela must face down unfriendly faces and sabotage to prevail this Christmas. But while she's focused on the event, what romance might she find along the way?

Can Everly step away from action-packed life in Chicago for long enough to find love this Christmas?

With rent increasing, Christina might lose her quaint Nantucket toyshop. Can she win over her landlord in time to save her business - and the festive season?

With free access to the Filament Bible App included, your reading of the Bible this Christmas will be deeper and more rewarding than ever. Use the accompanying app to deepen your understanding and open your mind to modern lines of thought around classic teachings.

Uncover the well-loved tale of the nativity with this illuminating journey. You might think you know every step of Christ's birth, but you might find some things that surprise you in this festive read.

A collection of true Christmas miracles, these real-life stories will make for a heartwarming and faith-inspiring read for anyone this Christmas.

Read the nativity story from the perspective of the women at its center: Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. Meet the women of Christmas and find yourself coming closer to God.

This historical approach to Advent will walk you through ways of connecting more deeply with your faith and God for every day leading up to Christmas.

This collection of 50 devotions are carefully selected for this wonderful time of year, to help you find your Christmas spirit and personal faith at the same time.

One of the best-loved Christmas tales, being recreated over and over again, dive into Charles Dickens' classic tale of Scrooge and his journey to Christmas joy.

A delightful mix of poetry and short stories, these quick reads are perfect to slot in around your other festive activities this year. Read with the family, or have a moment of peace in between wrapping presents and festive baking.

Another fiction collection, these timeless classics will get you in the festive spirit in no time. Two big names make the cut, with Charles Dickens and Clement Clarke Moore bringing their winter favorites to the fore, but there are a whole host of lesser-known authors with their own festive tales as well.

Get three for the price of one, with The Night Before Christmas, by Clement C. Moore, The Nutcracker, from the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, and A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, all brought together in one attractive set.

Stories and songs come together, so whether you want to read quietly or sing loudly, you'll be able to find the perfect words to match your mood this Christmas.

Did you love the Little House series? The you'll be dying to get your hands on this short stories collection, with festive tales from the life of the author, Laura Ingalls Wilder.

101 tales of festive wonder: you certainly won't get bored this Christmas! These bitesize reads are perfect for curling up on the sofa with, so get your hot chocolate ready and tuck in!