The weather outside is frightful, but our new holiday books are so delightful! Find your next great holiday reading adventure below, and place a hold on these books and more on our website. Happy holidays!
“The Santa Suit” by Mary Kay Andrews

Hot off the presses, this novella from Mary Kay Andrews celebrates the magic of Christmas with a mysterious twist. “The Santa Suit” is about Ivy Perkins, a recent divorcée who buys an old farmhouse in an effort to make a much-needed change in her life. When she finds an old Santa suit in the house with a note inside, Ivy sets off to solve a decades-old mystery. Despite her initial reluctance to make any meaningful connections with her new neighbors, Ivy’s quest leads her into the heart of her small town and gives her a second chance at love. 

Available at: Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, and Webster Groves
 
“Dear Santa” by Debbie Macomber

 

After a bad year, Lindy Carmichael returns to her childhood home in Washington to recoup during Christmas break. At her mother’s suggestion, she reads her old letters to Santa and decides to write a new letter to him. With a dash of Christmas magic and a little serendipity, Lindy lifts herself out of her emotional slump and finds love in the most unexpected of places. 

Available at: Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, and Webster Groves
 
“The Secret of Snow” by Viola Shipman

 

Middle-aged Sonny Dunes is forced to return to her northern Michigan hometown after losing her job in sunny California. To distract herself from the humiliation of moving back in with her mother, as well as from the memories she’s long since buried, Sonny dives headfirst into rebuilding her career. She spends her time reporting on the town’s winter activities, put on by the handsome (and single!) Chamber of Commerce director. Can this man thaw Sonny’s heart so she can find the courage to restart her life? Read to find out!

Available at: Kirkwood, Rock Hill, University City, and Webster Groves
 
“Santa Cruise” by Fern Michaels

 

Your next great read awaits as four lifelong friends embark on their biggest adventure yet—a singles cruise! Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina have been friends since high school. Now in their mid-thirties, the four ladies are all successful and happy, yet none of them have found their dream guy. Over the course of a fun-filled week, the women take a chance to find their soulmates on a cruise ship full of eligible bachelors. If you’re looking for a lighthearted book with a splash of Christmas cheer, this book is for you!

Available at: Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, Webster Groves
 
“Once in a Lifetime” by Mary Monroe

 

This heartwarming story from Mary Monroe is perfect for anyone who loves to read about unexpected acts of goodwill. Free-spirited Vanessa has wanted to take a trip to Paris for as long as she can remember, but she worries that she won’t be able to live out her long-awaited dream when her passport is lost in the mail. When the woman who mistakenly receives Vanessa’s passport returns it to her, a string of events unfolds  that will change both women’s lives forever.

Available at: Kirkwood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves
 
“The Wish” by Nicholas Sparks

 

In the newest novel from Nicholas Sparks, travel photographer Maggie Dawes must come to terms with a serious medical diagnosis. She spends the last days of the Christmas season reminiscing with her assistant about a Christmas two decades prior, the winter when her life took a turn in ways she would have never imagined. Told as a story within a story, this romantic tearjerker will take readers on an unexpected journey and pull at the heartstrings.

Available at: Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves
 
“The Christmas Bookshop” by Jenny Colgan

 

Get into the Christmas spirit with this new heartwarming read from Jenny Colgan! When Carmen loses her job right before Christmas, she decides to move in with Sofia, her pregnant sister, to help out before the baby is due. Sofia finds Carmen a job in a local bookstore, where she gets a second chance and finds a little hope and Christmas cheer. 

Available at: Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves
 
“Best in Snow” by David Rosenfelt

 

The newest installment of the bestselling Andy Carpenter series is here just in time for Christmas. In this mystery from David Rosenfelt, lawyer Andy Carpenter must represent the prime suspect of a murder investigation. The kicker? Andy was already involved in the case when his dog Tara discovered the victim’s body! Will Andy be able to get his client out of the dog house? Get your paws on this festive read to find out!

Available at: Brentwood, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves
 
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Happy reading!