Christmas Genre Books Summary at Celsius 233

A War of Gifts – Orson Scott Card (2007)

At Battle School, Zeck’s defiance, Ender’s empathy, and Dink’s quiet rebellion collide, testing faith, identity, and the fragile sparks of humanity in a world built for war.

Charles Dickens

Christmas Books

Fantasy Satire

A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens (1843)

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens follows Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, leading him to redemption and newfound generosity.

Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot

Classics Mystery Psychological

Hercule Poirot’s Christmas – Agatha Christie (1938)

A tyrannical patriarch’s murder draws Hercule Poirot into a web of family greed, hidden identities, and long-held grudges as he untangles the Lee family’s dark secrets.

Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot

Classics Mystery Psychological

The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding – Agatha Christie (1960)

When Hercule Poirot joins the Laceys’ Christmas gathering, a stolen ruby, a charming scoundrel, and a lovestruck granddaughter turn holiday cheer into brilliant detective drama.

Nicholas Sparks

Romance

The Wish – Nicholas Sparks (2021)

A photographer reflects on a life-changing summer romance that shaped her destiny and the power of love.

John Grisham

Satire

Skipping Christmas – John Grisham (2001)

A man’s plan to skip the holidays unravels in hilarious and heartwarming chaos when his daughter returns home, forcing a last-minute race to save Christmas.

Jay Asher

Romance Young Adult

What Light – Jay Asher (2016)

A girl caught between two homes and one unforgettable December must decide if love is worth the risk when forgiveness and second chances become her holiday truth.

Madeleine L'Engle

Austin Family Chronicles

Fantasy Young Adult

The Twenty-four Days Before Christmas – Madeleine L’Engle (1984)

In this heartwarming chapter of the Austin Family Chronicles, young Vicky prepares for Christmas while discovering grace, courage, and the quiet magic of home.

Charles Dickens

Christmas Books

Classics Fantasy Historical

The Chimes – Charles Dickens (1844)

On a cold New Year’s Eve, a humble man’s faith in humanity is tested by spectral bells that reveal the cost of despair and the redemptive power of hope.

Charles Dickens

Christmas Books

Classics Fantasy Historical

The Cricket on the Hearth – Charles Dickens (1845)

A mysterious guest, a warm hearth, and the song of a cricket guide a humble family through secrets, suspicion, and the quiet triumph of love and trust.