The Top Five
Festive Books
Christmas is a great time to unwind and relax
with a good read. Books centred around
the festivities are perfect winter reading material, and there’s plenty to
choose from this year. In this blog, we
showcase the top Five Festive Books to warm your heart and soul this Holiday
Time. We’ve also got some tips about
getting your reading space cosy and welcoming ready for your Festive Book
Fest.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl (2021)
Dave Grohl’s zest for life is clear within the
pages of his recently published autobiography.
As the legendary drummer for Nirvana, and now front-man to the Foo
Fighter’s Grohl has over 35-years’ experience in the music industry.
In the Storyteller, Grohl takes the reader on a
journey through some of the many adventures along the way, charting what it was
like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, with dreams of making it big as a
musician. The book deals with the pain
and grief Grohl felt at the death of his friend and bandmate, Kurt Cobain. There’s also plenty of positivity, too, as
Grohl shares his upbeat and relentless urge to create music. Grohl manages to intertwine accounts of
jamming with Iggy Pop, dancing with AC/DC meeting Sir Paul McCartney and a
chance meeting with Little Richard.
Somehow, despite his celebrity status and connections, Grohl remains
grounded. His self-deprecating drawl is
clear throughout the book, making this a great read for hunkering down with
this Winter.
Spirits of the Season:
Christmas Hauntings by Tanya Kirk (Oct 2018)
If you’re after a classic Seasonal Ghost story,
this book won’t disappoint. A
compendium of classic spooky tales from the 1850s to the 1960s, this collection
will send a shiver down your spine.
Seasonal festivities contrast with the eerie and the sinister, as you
read of ghouls, hauntings and mysterious happenings. You’ll be glad of the
warmth of a cozy home, and a hot drink to accompany your book as you read this
collection.
Mistletoe at the Manor by Teresa F. Morgan (Nov 2021)
If you are after something heart-warming this
Christmas, choose Mistletoe at the Manor. Set in the glorious scenic Cornwall,
this romance follows single mum and entrepreneur, Beth Sterling, in her quest
to get her business off the ground. Beth
has little time or headspace for romance and her headstrong clashes with owner
of the Country Manor, Tristan Trenouth, don’t exactly melt Beth’s heart.
Both Beth and Tristan have their demons and
shadows to face. Yet, it’s clear that their uneasy truce has the potential to
blossom into a strong mutual attraction:
if they can manage to find a way to allow the ice to thaw.
This romance is perfect for fans of Trisha
Ashley, Victoria Walters, Heidi Swain and Phillipa Ashley. With the action centred around plans for a
Christmas Ball and Christmas Fayre at the Manor, there’s plenty of seasonal
cheer to delight your senses. A must
read for a relaxing Christmas.
Celebrating the Seasons with
the Yorkshire Shepherdess: Farming, Family and Delicious Recipes to Share by Amanda Owen (Oct 2021)
This book combines funny and charming stories
from Yorkshire shepherdess, Amanda Owen, with seasonal, tried and tested
recipes that keep Amanda’s nine-children coming back for second helpings.
Amanda is a bestselling author and star of TV’s
Our Yorkshire Farm. This book features
breath-taking photos from the famous Swaledale landscape that Amanda helps
farm, with its wild moors and rare wildflowers.
She writes with a simple elegance and respect for nature as she
describes the challenges and highlights of caring for her flock of sheep, and
tending to the working farm. There’s a
real sense of warmth and humour as Amanda walks you through the difference
seasons on the Farm and with the family.
Taking a gentle journey through the seasons, this
book is a beautiful coffee-table keepsake this Christmas, inspiring you and
your imagination to escape to Yorkshire.
Christmas Stories:
Heartwarming Classics of Angels, a Manger, and the Birth of Hope by Max Lucado (Oct 2021)
This giftable collection of Christmas stories
offer yuletide hope and warmth, inviting the reader to pause a while and
ponder. Beloved storyteller, Max Lucado, combines the traditional Christmas
story with modern day characters and dilemmas, to explore the mystery of
Christmas. Take time to consider the meaning of Hope in your own life as you
turn the pages of this elegant book.
Perfect for slowing down and taking time to rest
and reflect, Christmas Stories, point to Hope in what – sometimes – feels like a
dark, cold world.
A Cozy Christmas Reading Space
So – with Five Festive Books to choose from,
you’ll want to find ways to feel cosy and comfy as you snuggle down to
read. As well as choosing the right
books this Christmas, consider your own reading space. Whether that’s a small nook you can retreat
to in the corner of your bedroom, or a luxurious sofa and elegant bookcase,
make the space warm, clean and inviting.
Have a soft textured blanket to hand and keep your reading space clutter
free to maximise relaxation. You can organize your books in a way that suits
you: whether that’s by author surname,
subject matter or even grouping books by colour.
Besides this, make sure your bookshelf is clean and organized for a better reading experience.
With the perfect books, and a cosy space, you can
find your own slice of Christmas Reading Heaven this Holiday.
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