We're counting down to Christmas with 24 holiday-themed books for you to read with your book club. These are the Christmas cheer books that book clubs are reading this holiday season, presented in order of popularity on Bookclubs.com, which helps thousands of book clubs stay organized and streamline logistics.
Happy reading!
Related content: our round up of holiday-themed books, including Hannukkah and winter-themed books
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Knives Out gets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.
Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a brand new holiday rom-com with all the humor and heat her fans adore.
Nothing says I love you like trespassing, public humiliation, and a town-wide Christmas spectacle to win your crush back.
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance—this time with a magical twist—that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah
The beloved author of The Women presents a modern-day fairy tale—the story of a woman who gets a miraculous chance at happiness.
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Lauren’s trademark “downright hilarious” (Helen Hoang, author of The Bride Test) hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
A new holiday enemies-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn.
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
Perfect for the holidays! A brand-new heartwarming Christmas novel from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop on the Corner and Christmas at the Island Hotel.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie
The holidays are anything but merry when a family reunion is marred by murder—and the brilliant Belgian investigator is quickly on the case.
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
She's meant to be catching flights, not catching feelings...
A totally gorgeous and escapist friends-to-lovers festive romance with a swoon-worthy hero.
The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan
With its historic charm and picture-perfect library, the Maple Sugar Inn is considered a must-visit winter destination. When lifelong friends Erica, Claudia, and Anna check in for their annual book club holiday, they don’t expect their lives to become so intertwined with Hattie’s, the recently widowed Inn owner. In the span of a week over the most enchanting time of the year, can these four women come together and make this the start of a whole new chapter?
The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan
A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers’ hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
It's Christmas time . . .
The March family has fallen on bad times after the father lost their money. The four March sisters--the nearly perfect 'little woman' Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy--are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting the Civil War.
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
A beloved, irresistible novel that reimagines the story behind Charles Dickens' Christmas classic
The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict
Twelve clues. Twelve keys. Twelve days of Christmas. But how many will die before Twelfth Night? Agatha Christie meets Clue in this delightful, tense manor house murder mystery.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Merry Christmas, everyone!
“Bah!” said Scrooge. “Humbug!”
With those famous words unfolds a tale that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas. Whether we read it aloud with our family and friends or open the pages on a chill winter evening to savor the story in solitude, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a very special holiday experience.
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over. She'll save Christmas just to spite him… There's only one thing standing in the way of Cat King saving Merry, Connecticut's Christmas festival: Grumpy town manager Noah Yates.
Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand
Cozy up with New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand's first Christmas novel, hailed "a diverting tale... filled with humor, romance, and realism" by USA Today, in which a family gathers on Nantucket for a holiday filled with chaos, caroling, and cheer.
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic.
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore
From the author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes The Christmas Tree Farm, a spicy grumpy x sunshine holiday romcom! When grumpy Kira buys a struggling tree farm, Ben, a charming stranger, becomes her reluctant ally. Sparks fly in this small-town romance packed with heart, humor, and holiday cheer!
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
In this classic tale for modern times, beloved storyteller John Grisham offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season.
Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews
From Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit, comes a novella celebrating love and the warm, glittering charm of the holiday season.
Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb
’Tis the season! The Crown meets When Harry Met Sally in the latest heartwarming historical novel from Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, bestselling authors of Last Christmas in Paris, Meet Me in Monaco, and Three Words for Goodbye.