Christmas in the Libraries 2026

Merry & Chic

Kathryn O'Shea-Evans

Welcome to the merriest, most stylish guide to holiday joy ever made. This dazzling book has it all - including recipes; decor advice; monthly to-do list calendars for your sanity; playlists of unexpected holiday jams for different types of events (from cocktail parties to lingering candlelight suppers); and DIY gift ideas that will actually be adored.

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Christmas at the Keep

Marcia Willett

Nestled in the Devon countryside, The Keep has always been a refuge for the Chadwicks, even Ed, the black sheep of the family. When Ed finally returns to The Keep after ten years living in the USA his strange, secretive behaviour means that he often clashes with his family. But as the autumn draws to a close and a sprinkling of snow dusts the moors, could the promise of a family Christmas at the Keep be enough to ease tensions and soothe the sting of a long-buried secret?

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Murder Under the Mistletoe

Richard Coles

It is Christmas Day and at Champton Rectory, Canon Daniel Clement and his mother Audrey are joined by the residents and guests of the big house to drink, eat and be merry. At the festive feast, peace and goodwill prevail. Until two meet under the mistletoe. One of them falls down dead. And Daniel suspects murder has returned to Champton. Can Daniel and Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo solve the crime and catch the Christmas killer?

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A Very Vegan Christmas

Sam Dixon

Enjoy plant-based twists on iconic Christmas dishes and discover some new festive favourites, with more than 70 recipes for the holiday season.  Each recipe is simple to make and packed full of flavour, making sure each meal is a true celebration.  

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The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas

James Patterson

It's mid-December and for the fifth year in a row, there is little sign of the festive season in the Sullivan family's home in South London. That is until a mysterious someone starts sending strange gifts to widower Henry and his two children. Before they know it, the Sullivans' home is full of boisterous animals and house guests, all demanding their attention. The next twelve days turn the Sullivan family's lives upside down in ways they never could have imagined. But even though this Christmas will be messy, will it be just the gift their family needs?

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I Really Want to Help!

Simon Philip, Lucia Gaggiotti

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Baby's First Christmas

Cheryl Orsini

The bells ring out, today is Christmas Day! Baubles drip rainbows in the morning light. Share in the delight of baby's very first Christmas in this gorgeous board book from bestselling creator Cheryl Orsini.

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Where's Santa?

Nayane Senha

Where in the world is Santa Claus? Peruse the vibrant Christmas-themed scenes from across the globe to find holiday-inspired items and even Santa Claus himself!

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