christmas with the chrystals
Christmas with the Chrystals
Christmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children s novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author s own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).
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Christmas with the Queen - Heather Webberová, Hazel Gaynor
Curl up this winter with a heart-warming Christmas romance for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey! A page-turning festive read, full of will they/won t they romance, intriguing glimpses of royal life behind palace doors, and inspiring culinary treats. As delicious as a Christmas pudding topped with flaming brandy and lashings of cream Gill Paul************************************December 1952As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to deliver her first Christmas speech, staff work behind the scenes to get ready for the festivities at Sandringham Estate. Among them are Jack and Olive â “ old friends who are surprised to be reunited after seven years apart.While Olive works for the BBC reporting on the royal family, and Jack is employed in the queenâ ™s kitchens, their bond deepens â “ until a secret threatens to tear them apart. When the truth comes to light, it could change Olive and Jack s lives forever.But maybe Christmas has one last gift to deliverâ ¦Readers love Christmas with the Queen!:â ˜Oh what a gorgeous readâ ¦ full of warmth and love and nostalgiaâ ™ ââââââ ˜So well researched you almost feel like you are with the Queenâ ™ ââââââ ˜I loved this book from the very first pageâ ™ âââââ Jack and Olive were both wonderfully real and complex, they leapt from the page â ¦ A captivating Christmas read to be savoured Amanda Geard A must read for anyone in need of Christmas magic Georgie Blalock
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Christmas with the Teashop Girls - Elaine Everest
Christmas with the Teashop Girls is a heartwarming and moving story of wartime love, bravery and hope, by the bestselling author of the Woolworths series, Elaine Everest.It is late 1940 and the war feels closer to home than ever for Rose Neville and her staff at the Lyon⠙s Teashop in Margate. The worry of rationing hangs overhead as the Nippies do their best to provide a happy smile and a hot cup of tea for their customers. When a heavy bombing raid targets the Kent coastline, Lyon⠙s is badly hit, throwing the future of the cafe into jeopardy.The light in Rose⠙s life is her dashing fiancé Capt. Ben Hargreaves and planning their Christmas Eve wedding. But she must also plan to take two new step-daughters into her life and get on the right side of her wealthy mother-in-law, Lady Diana. Is Rose ready to become a mother so soon? When Rose⠙s half-sister Eileen makes contact, it seems that Rose⠙s dreams of having a sibling are coming true at long last. But her friends begin to suspect that something is not right between Eileen and her husband: just what are they hiding?As the Christmas Eve wedding draws near, the bombings intensify in Kent and London, putting everything and everyone Rose loves in danger. Only one thing is for sure: it will be a Christmas she never forgets . . .
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Christmas with the Savages - Mary Clive
An ideal stocking-filler for Christmas - CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAVAGES by Mary Clive is based on real events and people. It is the story of a small girl s Christmas holiday in a large Edwardian country house is effortlessly funny. At Tamerlane Hall, Evelyn finds a horde of children: the gentle Glens, the plaintive Howliboos, and above all, the uninhibited Savages. They are controlled - or not - by a host of parents, supernumerary Uncles and Aunts, Nannies and nursery-maids. Evelyn survives the Christmas festivities - just - returning home none too soon! Seen through the eyes of a prim little eight-year-old, this is an amusing and touching account of a childhood a hundred years ago.
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Christmas with the Shipyard Girls - Revell Nancy
___________________________THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIESSunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises...Against all odds, Polly s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she s always dreamed of.Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way.And head welder Rosie s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying?Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.___________________________Praise for the Shipyard Girls series: Rhe author is one to watch Sun A brilliant read Take a Break Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages Woman Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart! Northern Echo
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Christmas with the Bomb Girls - Daisy Styles
Cosy up with the heartwarming and festive wartime story of a group of women finding joy in troubled times, from the beloved Bomb Girls series It made me smile and it made me cry 5***** Reader Review An absolute joy to read Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Homefront Girls Wonderful writing which brought history alive 5***** Reader Review _________ In times of trouble, can wishes come true? . . . A factory floor might not be their first choice of a place to spend Christmas but pulling together and making do is exactly where the Bomb Girls shine. Gladys, back from singing for the troops in Europe, quietly takes her place on the cordite line. Her old friends are determined to bring back her spark while they work hard to help their country. But what dark secret lies in Gladys s heart?Will the girls see out another year in a country at war?And, if everyone does their bit, despite the worry, pain and toil, will the Bomb Girls be able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas for all? _________ A cracking story with truly endearing characters Annie Murray, bestselling author of Now the War is Over What a page turner 5***** Reader Review Couldn t put this book down 5***** Reader Review
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Christmas with the East End Angels - Rosie Hendry
It s the most wonderful time of the year - but can the East End Angels keep London safe?Meet The East End Angels, the newest members of Station Seventy-Five s ambulance crew . . .Frankie is trying hard to keep everything together. She can count on the support of the East End Angels, even in the face of family trouble.Winnie s beloved husband, Mac, is putting himself at risk every day in the bomb disposal unit and she s finding it hard while he s away.Bella is growing in confidence and happiness. Her friendship with Winnie s brother, James, is getting closer all the time.Christmas on the Home Front is a hard time with loved ones far away - but the women of the Auxiliary Ambulance service are making do and mending.The third novel in the acclaimed East End Angels series, following Bella, Winnie and Frankie and their lives as members of Station Seventy-Five s ambulance crew. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Katie Flynn.Readers love the East End Angels series . . . Wonderfully written by one very talented author . . . highly recommended I loved reading this book . . . so looking forward to the next in the series Reminded me of Call the Midwife Absolutely brilliant for recreating life in London during the Blitz A very well-written and researched, warm-hearted book . . . with a bit of romance! *Don t miss Rosie Hendry s brand new novel, THE MOTHER S DAY CLUB, coming 18th February 2021 and available now to pre-order*
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How to Survive Christmas - Cooper Jilly
The witty and irreverent guide to surviving the festive season from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals, now a major series streaming on Disney+. Christmas is looming. Will your mother-in-law present you with yet another hideous jersey this year? How are you going to cope with Granny s peke or the undesirable in-laws? Has the row about where to spend the holiday already started, and it s only August?Jilly Cooper has the answer to everything. Whether you should seek refuge in the cooking sherry or suggest a wholesome family walk, Jilly offers, in her own irrepressible style, sound but often hilarious advice about how to get through the roller-coaster ride we call Christmas.With the help of the perfect Christmas family - Scarlett O Aga, the Xmasochistic housewife, her wayward husband Noel, his seductive mistress Ms Stress, their four delightful children Holly, Robin, Carol and Nicholas, and their dog Difficult Patch, we learn how to survive this most demanding of occasions.Praise for Jilly Cooper Pure, unadulterated joy Sophie Kinsella Hilarious, witty, wise, astute [and] flawlessly entertaining Helen Fieldingâ ˜Fun, sexy and unputdownable â “ a classicâ ™ Marian Keyes Jilly Cooper is the funniest and the sharpest writer there isâ ™ Jenny ColganJilly Cooper, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Celebrate Christmas with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this brand new lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor.Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who s at home. Could it be Father Christmas?
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The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom at Christmas - Beach
#39;Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Meanwhile a star-dusted sleigh blazed through the sky, With a dragon-shaped reindeer fifty-feet high … It #39;s Christmas Eve, but Santa is nowhere to be seen. Luckily, Sir Wayne and Dragon are happy to step in. They know all Santa #39;s moves – they #39;re terrific with tinsel, their wrapping is rocking and just LOOK how much stuff they can fit in a stocking! But that #39;s not all . . . They #39;ve got another trick up their sleeve that will make this Christmas go off with a show-stopping, snow-hopping, bum-popping BOOM . . . An explosively funny retelling of Clement C. Moore #39;s classic poem #39;The Night Before Christmas #39; from the bestselling creator of The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom series. Also available: The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom The Knight with the Blazing Bottom The Princess with the Blazing Bottom Big Bad Dragon Club
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A Christmas Carol - The Complete Novel with Annotations and Knowledge Organisers - Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol â “ The Complete Text contains the full text of the novel, with helpful annotations to explain characters, themes, context and more! Plus, we ve included Knowledge Organiser pages, where all the key info is laid out in one handy place. And there are discussion questions to help students dig deeper into the novel. The CGP range for English Literature also includes a matching Text Guide (9781782943099), which contains all the notes and practice you need to really master A Christmas Carol!
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Christmas at the Ranch - Julia McKay
She hasnâ ™t been in love in ten years, but sheâ ™s about to get back in the saddle. Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer. â ”Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer RomanceWith the holidays around the corner and her father recently imprisoned for financial fraud, disgraced journalist Emory Oakes doesnâ ™t know where to turn. Sheâ ™s only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snowy Evergreen, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen â “ and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his familyâ ™s idyllic horse ranch â “ until it all went wrong.Emory isnâ ™t ready to face Tate, but kismet and Christmas magic have other ideas. As the love theyâ ™ve denied for a decade rekindles, the betrayals that kept them apart resurface and Emory s family scandal reaches the small town. Even still, Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has.Will Emory and Tateâ ™s alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?Praise for Christmas at the Ranch Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kissesâ ”Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape. â ”Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season. â ”Emily Stone, author of Always in December If youâ ™re looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! Youâ ™ll want to bust this baby out every year. â ”Codi Hall, author of Thereâ ™s Something About Merry Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most. â ”Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charmâ ”and this book is a winter dream. â ”Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas
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Underneath the Christmas Tree - Heidi Swain
***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where they get their family Christmas tree, and where Christmas truly comes to life. But for Liza Wynter, it’s a millstone around her neck. It was her father’s pride and joy but now he’s gone, she can’t have anything to do with it. Until her father’s business partner decides to retire and she must go back to handle the transition to his son Ned. When Liza arrives, she discovers a much-loved business that’s flourishing under Ned’s stewardship. And she’s happy to stay and help for the Christmas season, but then she has other plans. But will the place where she grew up make her change her mind? And can it weave its Christmas cheer around her heart…?Underneath the Christmas Tree is the perfect festive read, promising snowfall, warm fires and breath-taking seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Carole Matthews and Cathy Bramley.Praise for Underneath the Christmas Tree ‘Heidi Swain is the queen of feel-good fiction, and this Yuletide yarn certainly ticks all our boxes’ New! Magazine ‘A seasonal romance as warm and welcome as a mug of mulled wine’ Woman Home ‘You’ll want to curl up with a hot choc to read this warm hug of a festive book’ Fabulous MagazinePraise for HEIDI SWAIN: #39;Full of Heidi’s trademark gentle charm. Lock the door, pour some mulled wine and settle into this wonderful Christmas treat! #39; Milly Johnson #39;More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it! #39; heat magazine #39;Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle #39; Trisha Ashley #39;Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book! #39; Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas #39;A real Christmas cracker of a read! #39; Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect #39;Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read! #39; Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill
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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas - Lizzie Shane
For fans of Holly Martin, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan, Lizzie Shane s The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is the perfect read to curl up with this holiday season! What an absolutely gorgeous gem of a book. This book is literally a perfect bundle of happiness and warmth packaged with a truly beautiful cover... a perfect read from start to finish 5* Netgalley review I don t think this book could have been any more perfect for me if I had given the author a list of my perfect Christmas book tropes and she had written a book based on it...Small town, dogs, snow with people being snowed in, Christmas shows and festive events, a community coming together, lots of romance and friendship. It just hit the mark 5* Netgalley review All the other Christmassy books have a lot to live up to! 5* Netgalley review......................................................................Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family s rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs! But when she confronts her Scroogey councilman nemesis, Ally finds he s far more reasonable - and handsome - than she ever expected.As the guardian of his dog-obsessed ten-year-old niece, Ben West doesn t have time to build a cuddly reputation. But he does feel guilty about the shelter closing. So he proposes a truce with Ally, agreeing to help her adopt out the pups. As the two spend more time together, the town s gossip is spreading faster than Santa s sleigh on Christmas Eve. And soon Ben is hoping he can convince Ally that Pine Hollow is her home for the holidays...and the whole year through.......................................................................Readers are loving The Twelve Dogs of Christmas! A lovely feel good festive read! Perfect for this time of year! Friendship, snow, romance, and adorable dogs all come together in this book to make a heartwarming, cheery read full of Christmas spirit! 5* Netgalley review You can t help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside when reading this book...If you are looking for a heartwarming and festive read then I definitely suggest you pick up The Twelve Dogs of Christmas Netgalley review This is such an utterly charming book...If you re looking for the perfect read to get you in the Christmas spirit, then I would suggest picking up this book because The Twelve Dogs of Christmas will give you all the warm Christmas fuzzy feelings 5* Netgalley reviewLook out for the next heartwarming Pine Hollow romances, Once Upon a Puppy and To All The Dogs I ve Loved Before!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss
The timeless Christmas classic from the iconic Dr. Seuss! Read this favourite story of joy, love and acceptance anytime, anywhere!â œThe Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!Now, please donâ ™t ask why. No one quite knows the reasonâ ¦â With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature youâ ™ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, heâ ™s in for a big surprise!With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved authors of all time!Perfect for a Christmas stocking or to pair with How the Grinch Lost Christmas!, The Grinch Activity Book or How the Grinch Lost Christmas! Colouring BookParent and Educator approved quality â “ The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning. Beginning readers - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is the perfect way for developing readers to enjoy reading the story themselves! By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures, and zaniest rhymes, Dr. Seuss makes reading fun!
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The Christmas Book - Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli
As seen in Elle, The Associated Press, and Real SimpleA visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones â “ a book to treasureThis book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more.These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas.In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season.
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The Christmas Movie Cookbook - Julia Rutland
Bring the merry festivities from the screen right to your own table with The Christmas Movie Cookbook with more than 65 scrumptious recipes inspired by scenes from your favorite Christmas films.Do you ever yearn for roast turkey while watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Or, for the more cynical, do you wish you could taste the roast beast from How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Well, top up your mug of eggnog and don your coziest ugly sweater: ‘tis the season to recreate the dishes from all of your favorite holiday movies with the help of The Christmas Movie Cookbook. This season you can indulge alongside your favorite Elf characters as they make special spaghetti and get tipsy with the Bad Moms crew while they imbibe their spiced cider. Just crack open The Christmas Movie Cookbook and discover sixty-five mouthwatering recipes to add joy to any holiday gathering. Recipes include: -Old Fashioned Meatloaf from A Christmas Story -Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Cheese Soup from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -Christmas Pudding from A Christmas Carol -Breakfast Strata from The Family Stone -Really Rich Hot Chocolate from Polar Express -And much more! Complete with tips on entertaining and menu ideas for your merry gatherings, The Christmas Movie Cookbook is the perfect companion to your holiday season.
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Christmas at the Chateau - Annabel French
Buy this gorgeous, feel-good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss Alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a page⠦⠘Transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas â “ a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.â ™ Real Reader Review, âââââ🎄â¤ï¸ðŸŽ„â¤ï¸Life has gone a little bit downhill for Naomi Wintersâ ¦Ever since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that sheâ ™s all alone this holiday season.Spurred on by her best-friend Mia â “ who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps â “ she decides itâ ™s time for change.But, when she arrives, sheâ ™s shocked to see Miaâ ™s gorgeous but brooding big brother, Gabriel working as the chef. Itâ ™s been fifteen years since they last saw each other, forcing her to face memories sheâ ™d rather forget.As Naomi grapples with getting her life back on track, she throws herself into various festive activities, and she canâ ™t seem to escape Gabriel this timeâ ¦Will he manage to thaw her icy heart, or is she on a downward slope to disappointment?Escape to the Swiss Alps with this festive, feel-good novel! Full of warmth and romance, itâ ™s perfect for fans of Lucy Coleman, Karen Swan and Katie Fforde.Readers love Christmas at the Chateau:â ˜So cute that I cried along with Naomi! A lovely winter read.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜The star of the book was the scenery â “ the soft powdery snow, the crisp pine trees, the fairy lights twinkling, the smell of the hot chocolate. I loved this book! It was gorgeous, festive and romantic.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜An absolutely delightful novel, wonderful characters, glorious Swiss setting and all the trimmings of a white Christmas.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜This is such a lovely book, exactly the kind I need at Christmas!â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜The perfect book to get lost in for a few hours and to get you feeling Christmassy! 🌲⠙ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜Perfect read for curling up on the sofa with a blanket and a decadent hot chocolate. This is definitely a winner.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜A beautifully written heartwarming romance that transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas â “ a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜A perfect piece of romantic, cosy Christmas escapismâ ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜As comforting as a roaring fire on a freezing cold day â “ not one to be missed.â ™ Real Reader Review, ââââââ ˜With a picturesque setting and the promise of a potential romance rekindling, this is a gorgeous second-chance love story.â ™ Real Reader Review, âââââ
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Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop - Kiley Dunbar
Tis the season for finding loveâ ¦ and the perfect bookWith just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festiveâ ¦Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but heâ ™s nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix.When Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all thatâ ™s waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing â “ and as she grows closer to Magnús, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff shell.It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again â “ until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake. Itâ ™s up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches and help bring the village back together again, while also introducing the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð â “ Yule book flood â “ where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to exchange books and read together.But can Magnús and Alex truly rescue the ruins of the village, and salvage their Christmas spirit? Or is there another complication lurking even closer than they thought?A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will adore this seasonal treat!Readers are loving Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop⠦⠘The best holiday for every bookwormâ ¦Warm, cosy and full of Christmas atmosphere.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜This was such a sweet and uplifting story. A story about instant connection, friendship, strength, hope, and love.â ™ âââââReader Reviewâ ˜The perfect holiday read to curl up next to a fire with a cup of cocoa!â ™âââââReader Review Absolutely adored this...Likeable characters and a wonderful storyline that I enjoyed! Add this book to your Christmas reads!â ™âââââReader Review A perfect cozy read when the weather is cold and you just want to snuggle up with a sweet book! Loved it!â ™ âââââReader Reviewâ ˜I read it in one sitting; couldn t seem to put it down!...An absolute joy.â ™ âââââReader Reviewâ ˜Bookshops + Romance + Christmas...What more could you want out of a romance novel?! VERY sweet and VERY good.â ™ âââââReader Reviewâ ˜A fabulous Christmas read, full of romance, friendships, community and family...Joyful Christmas escapism. Recommendedâ ™âââââReader Review
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How the Grinch Lost Christmas! - Dr. Seuss
The Grinch s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Whoville s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what s really important?A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all your favourite characters!The Grinch has grown to LOVE Christmas, so when the Grinch sees a poster for Who-ville s Christmas tree contest, he has an awfully crafty idea... he will show off his new festive spirit by making the tallest, most spectacular Christmas tree the Whos have ever seen!But when things don t go as planned, will the Grinch return to his grinchy ways, or can one special Who remind him of the true meaning of Christmas?Written by Alastair Heim in the beloved style of Dr. Seuss, celebrate the season alongside all your favourite characters with this sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Jenny Bayliss
This festive season, fall in love with The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss - a romantic read perfect for fans of Beth O Leary and Josie Silver. If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you - Good Housekeeping Sparkly and romantic - My WeeklyOn the first day of Christmas, a dating app offered meTwelve tailored chances for perfect harmony . . .Kate Turner is happily single ⠓ a bit too happily, in fact. Since returning to her hometown, the sleepy village of Blexford, love hasn⠙t really had a look in.But Kate does love Christmas. So when her best friend insists she signs up to the Twelve Dates of Christmas, a brand new dating app service, she doesn⠙t need too much persuading. Twelve perfect festive dates with the area⠙s most eligible men ⠓ who could say no?Amongst the twinkling lights and falling snow, over hot chocolates and glasses of red wine, romance is easy to find. But with each date, Kate learns more about the men, and even more about herself.As the big day approaches, Kate⠙s left wondering ⠓ is it really the season for true love, or will this Christmas be the coldest yet?* * * *Readers are loving The Twelve Dates of Christmas!⠘What a fabulous book to snuggle up and get cosy with. I m all set for Christmas now!⠙⠘This is a perfect festive read, I adored this book!⠙⠘A really funny read that you can imagine being a slice of real life⠙⠘This made me feel so Christmassy that I want to put my lights up now⠙⠘The perfect book to cosy up with in the lead up to the festive period⠙
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Christmas in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernal
Welcome to the little Irish village where Christmas celebrations are in full swing! Twinkling lights, cosy fires and big mugs of hot chocolate are in abundance at the Shamrock Inn.For heartbroken Shannon, seasonal joy is the last thing on her mind. Even her big Irish family can t cheer her up. Things get worse when Shannon slips and finds herself red-faced in the arms of a gorgeous American man...James Cabot is staying at the Shamrock Inn and claiming to be the long-lost grandson of her elderly neighbour. Suspicious, Shannon is determined to find out the truth.Then they end up snowed in together. But just as James begins to make Shannon s heart melt, a shocking secret threatens to shatter their growing romance.Can Shannon trust James? And will she get the happily-ever-after she s been hoping for this Christmas?This gorgeous festive romance is the perfect cosy read to snuggle up with this Christmas. Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this wonderfully uplifting novel.What readers are saying about Christmas in the Little Irish Village: Pick up this gorgeous hug of a book and get transported to a beautiful Irish village... wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket. It has warmth, charm, laugh out loud moments and a wistful nostalgia. I absolutely loved it. NetGalley reviewer, âââââ If this doesn t speak rom com perfection I don t know what does!... I was so delighted with the warm fuzzy feeling this book left me with... delightful. Gorgeous! NetGalley reviewer, âââââ Charming and sweet romance... It would make a beautiful Hallmark movie... Reading it put me in the Christmas spirit! Johann Loves Books, âââââ Heart-warming cosy Christmas read... I loved the setting in this book, it was such a beautiful little town with such a lovely supportive community... A perfect Christmas book. cazthebookworm, ââââ Charming, joyful, festive and surprising story about love, friendship and learning to be true to yourself. It s an emotional rollercoaster! Read it! Goodreads reviewer, ââââ Lovely festive read and the characters are loveable, the little village setting is perfect. Full of family festive cheer, a perfect Christmas read. Goodreads reviewer, ââââ
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An Untold Story of the Christmas Fairy - Diane Alber
Celebrate Christmas with bestselling author Diane Alber in this magical picture book about Santa s favorite helper: The Christmas Fairy! How does Santa get all his presents in tip top shape? Who stacks and displays all the festive gifts under the tree? In this funny and enchanting story, the Christmas Fairy answers the many questions curious kids have about Christmas and encourages readers to take their time opening their many presents under the tree. Christmas only comes around once a year, and the Christmas Fairy is determined to have kids slow down and truly appreciate the holly jolly time.With beautiful illustrations and an engaging story, this hilarious picture book adds an extra sprinkle of charm to Christmas morning for parents and kids ages 4-10. It is the perfect read-aloud, stocking stuffer, or gift opportunity for Christmas, bedtime, story time, and more! Have you ever heard of the Christmas Fairy! No? Well, I m not as famous as some other fairies YET...But wait until you hear what I started doing to make Christmas extra special!Other books in this magical series: The Untold Story of the Tooth FairyThe Untold Story of the Easter Fairy
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The Christmas Cracker Killer - Benedict Alexandra
It’s the most murderous time of the year . . . Puzzle compiler and former Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan returns in the newest seasonal mystery from bestselling author and ‘Queen of the Christmas Mystery’ Alexandra Benedict. When Edie O’Sullivan wins a two-day Christmas break in a hotel on a remote Scottish island, she’s looking forward to a picture-perfect Christmas full of winter walks, roaring fires, good books and even better whisky. But when a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, Edie realises that they have a killer amongst them. As more guests begin to die, it is up to Edie to solve the strange riddles found in the victims’ Christmas crackers if she is to stop the murderer’s killing spree. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in the way of a devious and clever killer. Can Edie solve these Christmas killings before she becomes the next victim? Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: ‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . .’ Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett
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The Christmas Sisters - Sarah Morgan
⠘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!⠙ Veronica Henry* * * * *Join Sarah Morgan this Christmas and treat yourself to this feel-good festive read about mothers and daughters, romance and drama, and Christmastime in Scotland!It⠙s not what⠙s under the Christmas tree, but who⠙s around it that matters most.All Suzanne McBride wants for Christmas is her three daughters happy and at home. But when sisters Posy, Hannah and Beth return to their family home in the Scottish Highlands, old tensions and buried secrets start bubbling to the surface.Suzanne is determined to create the perfect family Christmas, but the McBrides must all face the past and address some home truths before they can celebrate together . . .This Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from international bestseller Sarah Morgan. Full of romance, laughter and sisterly drama, The Christmas Sisters is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season.* * * * *What readers are saying about The Christmas Sisters:⠘Perfect to snuggle up with in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate⠙⠘Practically perfect in every way!⠙⠘Likeable characters, the dialogue was spot on and it s all wrapped up in the wonderful Scottish Highlands setting⠙⠘It s warm and cuddly and cosy ⠓ perfect switch-off, feel-good reading⠙
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss
This classic Seussian tale tells the story of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville. With wacky rhymes and zany illustrations from the master himself, it has been a seasonal favourite with young readers for over 40 years.The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!Now, please don t ask why. No one quite knows the reason...With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, he s in for a big surprise!With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 10 more hilarious Dr. Seuss books, including such all-time favourites as How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and Dr. Seuss Sleep Book. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy.
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The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook - Jane Lovett
There is no-one whose recipes I trust more India Knight Packed with calm guidance, reliable practical advice, and recipes that for me hit that seasonal sweet spot between cosiness and elegance Nigella Lawson Genuinely the best Christmas cookbook in my collection Charlotte Pike The ultimate stress-busting guide for the festive period Appetite MagazineGet ahead of the festive frenzy with The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook!Christmas is coming, but how does it always manage to take us by surprise? The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook is the ultimate stress-busting guide for the festive period, with failsafe recipes that can be prepared and often made ahead, along with hints, tips and menus for the big day and beyond. Along with the classics, this book contains many original and delicious new recipes. Everything is covered, from canapés for Christmas drinks parties to hassle-free ideas for all kinds of seasonal entertaining, as well as foolproof recipes for the big day itself, including vegetarian and vegan alternatives. There are also lots of creative tricks for using up leftovers, plus - if you have any room left - indulgent baking and sweet treats.Whether you are an absolute novice or a seasoned pro, The Get-Ahead Christmas Cook will soon become your essential Christmas companion.
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The Night Before Christmas Board Book - Clement Moore
The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for toddlers and gifting! Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouseCarry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale has been lovingly preserved in this classic edition. Bring the family together for a read-aloud as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.This classic board book edition includes:A beautifully 24-page sturdy board bookRounded corners for toddlersLavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles SantoreThe original poem by Clement Clark MooreA nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name Donder for one of the reindeerThe Night Before Christmas:Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatheringsMakes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift for kids and friendsA classic for children of all agesCharles Santore s works has been widely exhibited in museums and is widely celebrated. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!
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The Night Before Christmas (DI James Walker series, Book 4) - Pine Alex
This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted... When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall - when the temperature plummets. After hours of searching, the first body is found... Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning:the real hunt has begun. As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold? From the master of Christmas crime comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone this Winter, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Clare Mackintosh and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder. Readers are gripped by The Night Before Christmas: This is by far the best book I ve read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I m concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria! Reader Review Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre. Reader Review This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it. Reader Review I was desperate to get into this ... I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting. I found it hard to put it down. Reader Review I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit. Reader Review Loved this festive crime thriller. Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced. Reader Review A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together. Reader Review Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside. Reader Review
Objev podobné jako The Night Before Christmas (DI James Walker series, Book 4) - Pine Alex
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Pocket Edition - Dr. Seuss
A special pocket-sized edition of the classic Christmas story from Dr. Seuss. With wacky rhymes and zany artwork, it tells the tale of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville! Perfect for gifting or as a stocking-filler. The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don t ask why. No one quite knows the reason... With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, he s in for a big surprise! With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas. Now in a beautifully packaged pocket-sized edition that is perfect as a gift or stocking-filler.
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Murder On The Christmas Express - Benedict Alexandra
The Christmas Jigsaw Murders, the brand new Alexandra Benedict novel, is out now.CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? #39;Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness. Eighteen passengers, seven stops, one killer Christmas read #39; JANICE HALLETT #39;The perfect book to read on a train . . . A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended #39; ELLY GRIFFITHS #39;It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart #39; S J BENNETT Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travellers. With the train stuck in snow in the middle of nowhere, a killer stalks its carriages, picking off passengers one by one. Those who sleep on the sleeper train may never wake again. Can former Met detective Roz Parker find the killer before they kill again?All aboard for . . . Murder on the Christmas Express.
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The Christmas Club - Mel Taylor-Bessent
The Christmariffic Carrolls hit NEW YORK! Funny festive middle grade from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder’s Tinsel, and the Nativity! films The Christmas-crazy Carrolls are back – and this time, they’re in NEW YORK! Holly and her family are about to lead the famous Christmas parade in New York City! But there’s a hitch. They have been invited to join the EXCLUSIVE Christmas Club, whose members are among the MOST CHRISTMASSY FAMILIES IN THE WORLD. They simply have to follow the mysterious White Reindeer to find the Christmas Club’s secret headquarters in Manhattan. But when the White Reindeer shows up in the MIDDLE of the Christmas parade, the Carrolls are faced with a dilemma . . . Should they stay, or should they go?
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The Christmas Tree Farm (Deluxe Edition) - Laurie Gilmorová
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe comes the #1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom! â„ï¸â ˜A charming break from realityâ ™ Publishers WeeklyThis deluxe hardback edition features:â„ï¸ Character art dust jacketâ„ï¸ Exclusively designed full-color Dream Harbor location endpapersâ„ï¸ Foil-stamped Christmas tree caseâ„ï¸ Exclusive animal stenciled sprayed edge designEvery book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town thatâ ™s too cute for its own good.Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kiraâ ™s farm, and, despite her Grinchiest first impressions, with the glow of the fairy lights twinkling in the trees, and the promise of a warming hot chocolate, maybe, just maybe, these two lost souls will have a Christmas theyâ ™ll remember foreverâ ¦The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed, perfect to curl up with this winter! Tropes:Grumpy x SunshineSmall TownForced ProximityOne BedReaders have fallen for Laurie Gilmore:â ˜Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happinessâ ™ ââââââ ˜Compelling, cozy and delightful narrativeâ ™ ââââââ ˜A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spiceâ ™ ââââââ ˜I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculateâ ™ âââââ This book makes my heart happy!â ™ ââââââ ˜The perfect kind of romance for meâ ™ âââââ
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The Night Before Christmas in Neverland - Carys Bexington
Itâ ™s everyoneâ ™s Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M.Barrie s classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore s beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.Tâ ™was the night before Christmas . . . and the reindeer were having their usual squabble about who should fly up front. But when an impulsive wish on a special star leads to Dasher disappearing, Saint Nick is in hot pursuit. But where does this festive flight take him? To Neverland - the world of Peter Pan and dastardly, reindeer-swiping Captain Hook, who is desperate to fly! But itâ ™s amazing what a touch of goodwill and sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook.Join Hook in discovering the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Captain Hook, squabbling reindeer, a magical train ride - and a giant crocodile!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on SkyCinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.
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The Very Last Christmas Present - Adam Baron
Join one small pup on a VERY big Christmas adventure! Father Christmas has a problem. Heâ ™s back from his fast-track journey around the world on Christmas Eve but heâ ™s forgotten to deliver one of the presentsâ ¦! The reindeers are exhausted â “ they wonâ ™t be able to make the return journey. Thereâ ™s only one option: Father Christmasâ ™s loyal â “ but very junior â “ dog, Kado. Can Kado help Father Christmas deliver the very last present?So begins a magical journey as one young Labrador takes flight on a makeshift bicycle sleigh â “ through continents and past polar bears, into oceans and over African plains â “ to find the presentâ ™s rightful recipient. Along the way, heâ ™ll discover the beauty and fragility of the natural world and be faced with the BIGGEST surprise of all when he finally finds out whatâ ™s inside the Very Last Christmas Presentâ ¦*A magical, heartwarming and unforgettable Christmas story with a powerful environmental message at its heart. Get ready to fall in love with this instant classicâ ¦
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The Very British Problems Christmas Quiz Book - Rob Temple
WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023: PUZZLES AND HUMOURThe perfect quiz book to get you in the Christmassy mood, to play at the office Christmas lunch or to pop into a stocking.Q1: In Britain, it s estimated that 800 million of what traditional Christmas treat are eaten each year?*Q2: Which actor gives the voiceover at the beginning of Love Actually?*Q3: True or False: Queen Elizabeth II wore a Santa hat for her 1996 Christmas Day televised speech.*We Brits can t get enough of a quiz - and never has this been more true at Christmastime. So if you re stumped for office party small talk, trying to make it through Christmas dinner with the in-laws, or simply a quiz connoisseur after puzzles with some festive flair, you can t go wrong with the VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS CHRISTMAS QUIZ BOOK. Inside you ll find all sorts of tickly teasers, complex conundrums, worrisome word searches and much more on topics ranging from nostalgic Christmas adverts and beloved TV specials to toys through the ages and everyone s favourite holiday snacks. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a mince pie.*Answers: Buy the book and find out!
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A Wartime Christmas in the Dales - Betty Firth
Can the festive cheer warm her heart again?October 1941. Despite the hardships of life during wartime, Bobby Bancroft has never been happier. Engaged to her airman sweetheart Charlie, living in the beautiful Dales village of Silverdale and gainfully employed at The Tyke magazine, her life seems to be going exactly the way she always hoped it would.As the festive season approaches, Bobby is recruited to help produce a Christmas pantomime for the evacuee children billeted in the village. The project introduces her to some new friends, including a handsome Canadian, Flying Officer Ernie King, and her friend Topsyâ ™s upper-crust cousin Archie Sumner.However, fresh troubles arise when Charlie discovers his RAF training is to be cut short and he must prepare to join the fight imminently. Whatâ ™s more, his upcoming leave has been cancelled, leaving him to spend a lonely Christmas in his barracks. Can a miracle bring Charlie and Bobby together for Christmas?An absolutely captivating, heart warming and uplifting festive saga that fans of All Creatures Great and Small, Gervase Phinn and Maggie Mason will adore.Readers canâ ™t get enough of Wartime Christmas in the Dales:â ˜This was such a heartfelt story of a beautiful story in the wartime of Christmas. All the feel good, but all the honest feels also. It was wonderful!â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜A wonderful tale set during wartime. While the war is serious the charactersâ ™ antics and the festive season keep the story lighthearted.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜This is a delightful read set during WW2. â ¦ What could possibly be better than snow, Christmas with diverse characters and an amusing extraordinary engagement party?â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Such a heartwarming read. Written with feeling.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜I loved this latest instalment in Bobby Bancroft s storyâ ¦Plenty of detail make wartime life in the Dales feel very real.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜Amazing storyline, loved the setting and the characters and as always Betty has come up trumps, once you start you canâ ™t put it down.â ™ âââââ Reader Reviewâ ˜I love the setting and likeable characters.â ™ âââââ Reader Review
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Cole Nat King: A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends - LP (3816916)
LP vinyl - Vánoční album s názvem A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends. Vánoční album s názvem A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends. Seznam stop LP Deck the Hall/Joy to the World (Duet with Johnny Mathis) / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)/The First Noel / The Very Thought of You (Duet with Kristin Chenoweth) / Auld Lang Syne (Interlude) / (I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons / O Holy Night (Duet with Calum Scott) / O Little Town of Bethlehem/Silent Night / We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Interlude) / A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Duet with Gloria Estefan) / The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot / The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire) (Duet with John Legend)
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Cole Nat King: A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends - CD (3816197)
Hudební CD - Vánoční album s názvem A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends. Vánoční album s názvem A Sentimental Christmas With Nat King Cole And Friends. Seznam stop CD Deck the Hall/Joy to the World (Duet with Johnny Mathis) / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)/The First Noel / The Very Thought of You (Duet with Kristin Chenoweth) / Auld Lang Syne (Interlude) / (I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons / O Holy Night (Duet with Calum Scott) / O Little Town of Bethlehem/Silent Night / We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Interlude) / A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (Duet with Gloria Estefan) / The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot / The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire) (Duet with John Legend)
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Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season
In the night the snow came. She awoke on Christmas morning in that unmistakable light, coming up from the earth and shining between her curtains.Celebrate Christmas through the creative minds of a host of authors, including Beryl Bainbridge, Maeve Binchy, Richmal Crompton, Alice Munro and Elizabeth von Arnim. From the delightful consequences of decorating the tree by Stella Gibbons to a disorientating encounter at 35,000 feet on a Christmas Day flight by Muriel Spark, an amateur pantomime by Stella Margetson and a New YearÂ’s resolution by Alice Childress, these stories are sure to fortify you over the Christmas period.Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season explores the joys and disappointments, pressures and preparations of this time of year from a female perspective. In keeping with the spirit of the series, the stories are plucked from different decades of the twentieth century and penned by familiar as well as forgotten authors writing for both books and popular magazines. The British Library Women Writers series is a curated collection of novels by female authors who enjoyed broad, popular appeal in their day. In a century during which the role of women in society changed radically, their fictional heroines highlight womenÂ’s experience of life inside and outside the home through the decades in these rich, insightful and evocative stories.
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The BIG Christmas Bake - Fiona Barker
The Big Christmas Bake is a funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake.Starting with the partridge and its gift of dried fruit, this rhyming story includes all of the familiar characters from the song as they all contribute to the baking of the magnificent Twelfth Night cake. A trio of french hens bring baking powderSix geese bring eggs, and lots of feathers tooTen lords help carry the cake into the oven ready to bake At the end of the story, there is a recipe included to bake your own cake at home, giving this book the potential to be a favourite Christmas story as well as a resource to be used every year in introducing a twelfth night cake tradition to a family.Characterfully illustrated by Pippa Curnick The Big Christmas Bake is a beautiful, lyrical, and gently humourous Christmas story for the whole family to enjoy.
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Cracking the Christmas Code - Catherine MacKenzie
Unwrap the Greatest Story Ever Told: A Christmas Puzzle AdventureDiscover the true meaning of Christmas with this delightful puzzle book that brings the Biblical nativity story to life! Acclaimed childrenâ ™s author Catherine Mackenzie invites young readers ages 6â “8 on an interactive journey through the very first Christmas, combining faith, fun, and learning. Each beautifully illustrated page features engaging puzzles that help children explore the miraculous events in Bethlehem. Follow Mary and Josephâ ™s journey, help the shepherds find their way to the manger, decode angel messages, and spot differences in scenes of the wise menâ ™s travels. As children solve each puzzle, theyâ ™ll discover deeper insights into Jesusâ ™s birth and Godâ ™s amazing plan. This 64â “page activity book is perfect for:Sunday school activitiesFamily devotion timeChristmas season entertainmentBuilding Bible knowledge through playWith the perfect balance of education and entertainment, this puzzle book helps young minds understand the Christmas story while developing problemâ “solving skills. The ageâ “appropriate activities include mazes, word searches, spotâ “theâ “difference challenges, and simple codes that reinforce the biblical narrative. Sturdy pages and clear instructions make it ideal for independent learning or family sharing. Make this Christmas meaningful with a gift that entertains while teaching timeless truths!
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The Twelve Cats of Christmas - Alison Ritchie
Join these twelve mischievous moggies in the most perfectly PURRfect Christmas gift for all cat lovers everywhere! Based on the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas poem. It’s Christmas and the cheeky catsare counting down the days.There’s so much festive fun to have,in so many different ways! Whether they’re climbing up the Christmas tree, singing carols or waiting up for Santa’s sleigh, the twelve cats of Christmas are as naughty as they are adorable. Children and adults alike will love reading this joyful rhyme aloud and counting all the cute cats on each page. Also available in the series, the best-selling THE TWELVE DOGS OF CHRISTMAS!
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Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas (board book) - Sarah Young
Jesus Calling® The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. Each page features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning of the nativity story.This faith-focused board bookis perfect for children ages 2 to 6 years old;makes a great Christmas, Advent, or holiday gift;is the perfect introduction to the story of Jesus for young children; andis written by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young.From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Curl up with your family around the Christmas tree and experience God’s great gift with Jesus Calling® The Story of Christmas.
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Christmas at the Beach Hut - Veronica Henry
Don t miss the delightfully festive read from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry! Full of hope and magic! CATHY BRAMLEY The perfect cosy read SARAH MORGAN All she wants for Christmas...It s meant to be the most wonderful time of the year - but Lizzy Kingham is fed up. It s just days until Christmas and, as usual, the family s present-buying, tree decorating and festive food shopping have all been left to her!So, Lizzy decides to pack up and head to her favourite place: the beach hut on the golden sands of Everdene. She s surprised to meet an unlikely collection of new friends, all running away from something. But with the fairy lights twinkling overhead and the scent of mulled wine in the air, Lizzy soon finds herself being swept up in the magic of Christmas - even by the seaside.Back at Pepperpot Cottage, her family are desperate to find her. Because Christmas isn t Christmas without Lizzy. Can they track her down in time and convince her she means the world to them, every day of the year?Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry! A blissful escape SARAH MORGAN The most uplifting getaway LUCY DIAMOND Veronica Henry writes like a dream JILL MANSELL Irresistibly romantic. I adored it PHILLIPA ASHLEY A delicious, dreamy, joy of a book LIBBY PAGE The perfect weekend read FANNY BLAKE
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The Wonders of the First Christmas - Andy McGuire
Experience the Christmas story and witness the goodness of God. Through historical details and Biblical truths, The Wonders of the First Christmas is an inspirational and educational picture book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth from a new perspective, helping families deepen their understanding of God and his word.The Christmas story is so familiar that we often take the details for granted. But did Mary and Joseph really ride on a donkey to Bethlehem? What was a manger and why did they use one for Jesus’s bed? And where were the wise men actually from? By approaching the story with historical insight and a child’s sense of wonder, Andy McGuire crafts a tale that feels fresh and insightful, using well-researched material and beautiful original artwork.The Wonders of the First Christmas:Combines the gospel text of the nativity story with historical, biological, and geographic facts about ancient Israel and the life and times of Jesus.Gives children a solid foundation for their faith with beautiful art and additional content.Is the perfect Advent or Christmas book to share with children ages 4 and upIncludes an easy-to-read main story as well as callouts with easy-to-understand facts Emphasizes God’s love for his children and his plan for our salvation.
Objev podobné jako The Wonders of the First Christmas - Andy McGuire
The Christmas Guest - Peter Swanson
THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR BOOK LOVERS The twist will make you rethink everything. New York Times Book Review A murder mystery set at a cosy Christmas country estate? We re so here for it. Cosmopolitan Funny, clever and gripping. Irish IndependentWhen Ashley Smith â “ a bright-eyed but lonely American studying in London â “ is invited to spend Christmas with her classmate s family at their Cotswolds manor house, it seems like a perfect country idyll.And for Ashley â “ who records it all in her diary â “ there s the added romantic potential of her friend s twin brother, Adam, who she thinks could be her wildest dream come true.But is there something strange about the old house, both stately and rundown? What could the motives of the mysterious Chapman family be? And what holiday horrors might be lying in wait?Readers love The Christmas Guest ?? Perfect. . . I was not prepared for the shocking revelation. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review All the Christmas cheer nostalgia wrapped in a gothic murder mystery. I loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review Filled with lots of twists . . . the perfect one sitting read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review A perfect small jewel of a story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review I GASPED at several of the reveals. Christmas magic mixed with a quaint murder mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
Objev podobné jako The Christmas Guest - Peter Swanson
Christmas Classics: The Nutcracker (Easy Classics) - Gemma Barder
Adapted and illustrated edition of The Nutcracker at easy-to-read level for a new generation of readers aged 7+. One Christmas Eve, Maria and Fred’s mysterious godfather gives them a handsomely decorated nutcracker. When her brother, Fred, breaks the toy, Maria is heartbroken and vows to nurse him back to health.Maria’s nutcracker magically comes to life and leads her on a thrilling, magical adventure where only she can save the hero. She must help the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King and turn him into his human self. About the Christmas Classics Children s Collection:Ho-Ho-ho! It’s time to find the box of Christmas baubles, eat too many mince pies and leave carrots out for Rudolph! Get in the festive spirit with this eight-book collection of Christmas-themed tales!Do you know the origins of Santa Claus? Perhaps you have forgotten the important lesson that Scrooge must learn.In this collection of classic and new stories, there are no humbugs – just a sprinkle of Christmas magic!
Objev podobné jako Christmas Classics: The Nutcracker (Easy Classics) - Gemma Barder
The Little Christmas Tree - Thomas Meyer, Philippe Goossens
It’s the size of one’s heart that matters most in this heartfelt Christmas story for young readers!Alex the Christmas tree is teased because he is the smallest fir tree in the tree nursery. He can’t hold as many ornaments, he can’t stand as tall . . . Alex isn’t sure any animal family will want him as their Christmas tree. When the families come to choose their fir tree, Alex isn’t noticed at first. But then Selma, the smallest rabbit of all, discovers him. The rabbit family takes Alex home, and they all celebrate and sing together–even Alex, the littlest Christmas tree with the biggest holiday spirit! Swiss best-selling author Thomas Meyer tells the story with humor and a big dose of Christmas spirit. Philippe Goossen’s pictures create a warm mood, and his characters win hearts–big and small.
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The Lonely Christmas Tree - Naylor-Ballesteros Chris
A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas â “ a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place â ¦ where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.
Objev podobné jako The Lonely Christmas Tree - Naylor-Ballesteros Chris