Holiday Reads

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nina Prose

Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest. When Molly Gray was a child, her beloved Gran always went to great lengths to make sure that the Christmas season was filled with cherished traditions. Now with Gran gone, her beloved boyfriend Juan Manuel is intent on making Molly’s holiday merry and bright. But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel goes awry, Molly starts to question who she can and cannot trust.

The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt

Andy Carpenter, a lawyer who prefers to avoid the courtroom, is looking forward to returning to Paterson, New Jersey, after a relaxing week with his family in the Adirondacks. He’s eager to leave the holiday cheer behind and settle in at home with his three dogs. However, when he and his family arrive, they find an unexpected surprise: an extra dog and a worried dog sitter.

As Andy delves into the case, he discovers that the owner of the dog, BJ Bremer, is accused of murdering a professor. With no evidence to go on except his own belief in BJ’s character and love for animals, Andy faces the daunting task of proving BJ’s innocence. Solving the case seems like an impossible Christmas miracle, but with plenty of dog-related humor and courtroom drama, Andy is determined to give it his all.

The Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

Hailey Morgan once had dreams of becoming a professional songwriter, the reality of life has led her to a much more modest role as an assistant high school band teacher in Portland. As Christmas approaches, Hailey’s close friend offers her a chance to escape to a secluded family cabin for a solo retreat. Hailey seizes the opportunity to do something just for herself. Her getaway in the tiny town of Podunk, Oregon, takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jay, the charming and handsome son of the local store owner–and a former musician himself. Before long, Hailey and Jay are inseparable, spending their days chopping down a Christmas tree, decorating it, enjoying cozy nights with hot cocoa, and, most importantly, making music together. Jay’s encouragement reignites Hailey’s dreams of songwriting, filling her with the belief that she might still make it happen. Yet, even in this snowy retreat, family drama and old tensions threaten to disrupt Hailey’s hard-won peace. Meanwhile, Jay’s secrets complicate matters, and Hailey’s idyllic holiday paradise begins to unravel. As a winter storm brews around her, Hailey must confront her fears, stand up for herself, and embrace the true spirit of Christmas.

The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy,

From the author of the Christmas Wager comes the story of Callie who on the first day of Christmas her love gave to thee… heartbreak. Dumped under vague circumstances by her childhood sweetheart, Callie is not feeling the very joyful as she travels back to her childhood home for Christmas. However her sister Anita won’t let Callie give up give up on life, love, and Christmas without a fight. Instead Anita crafts a homemade Advent calendar with holiday challenges designed to push Callie out of her comfort zone and revive her holiday spirit. The cheerful tasks lands Callie face-to-face with a charming baker who ends up testing her strict rules on love and the holidays. As the pair embark on completing e tasks together, could this childhood tradition save not one, but two turtle doves?

By Corey Wiseman,

Adult Services Assistant