As you’re looking for books to get you in the Christmas spirit, keep these nine recent Christmas novels in mind. Interested in romance? You’ll find love stories set amid a struggling Christmas tree farm, local café, and Hallmark-esque small town. What about mysteries? Amateur sleuths investigating crimes connected to framed family and friends and a work Christmas party turned deadly await you. Plus, if you’re interested in romantic suspense or books with just a touch of magic, this list has got you covered. After you’ve found a few Christmas novels that suit your needs, read this essay by Rioter K.W. Colyard to find out why traditionally, people told ghost stories around Christmastime. It will make you see A Christmas Carol in a new light! Winter is the perfect season for snuggling up with a cozy mystery. For more books to enjoy as the snow falls, look for these Christmas-themed cozy mysteries at your local library or bookstore. Lila does not trust Ronnie, nor his shady business plans. And when he’s accused of murdering one of his investors, her suspicions appear to be proven right. But for the sake of her family, Lila investigates the crime herself. But when Rachel’s family Christmas tree farm is in trouble, Morgan uses her event planning skills to start a fundraiser and save it from corporate greed. The longer Rachel and Morgan spend time together, however, the more old feelings reignite. When they discover the next day that Rufus was killed, the three must team up to find the real killer. Not for Rufus’s sake, but because they were framed. But when a music teacher is murdered right before the upcoming school Christmas concert and drama teacher Mrs. Smith is implicated in the crime (falsely, or so she claims), Margery and Clementine are the only hopes of finding the real killer. But when Bettie and Hall’s relationship takes a romantic turn, both can’t help but worry about their future together. Because if Bettie feels joyful enough, Hall’s mission will be fulfilled and he’ll return to the realm of holiday spirits.
