Bear Lake County Library District

                             Santa's Reading List

                                Give these books a try to get you in the holiday mood!

 Home in time for Christmas  by Heather Graham.  When she rescues a man claiming to be a patriot soldier, sentenced to death by British authorities, Melody Tarleton takes the stranger to her parent's house where a little Christmas magic, some enchanted petals, and ancient potions take them on an unimaginable adventure.

 Cookies for Santa by Benjamin Darling.  It is a well-known fact that Santa Claus keeps a list of the "naughty" and the "nice" children.  But did you know he also keeps track of who leaves freshly baked cookies out for him on Christmas Eve.  You will be sure to be on his "nice" list if you leave him some of these luscious cookies.

Anne Perry's Silent Nights by Anne Perry.  This book features two Victorian Christmas mysteries set in remote snow-covered regions of Victorian Britian where the nights are indeed silent but all is not calm.

Country Woman Christmas 2009 by Catherine Cassidy.  Get a head start on your holiday craft and decorating projects, along with mouth-watering recipes to tempt even the most finicky eater.

An Amish Christmas.
A Choice To Forgive by Beth Wiseman.
After Daniel disappeared that long-ago Christmas Eve, Lydia built a life with his brother. But now she's a widow and Daniel has reappeared, asking for forgiveness. But can she go back to her normal life with her long-lost love as her neighbor?

A Miracle for Miriam by Kathleen Fuller.
Seth is no longer the arrogant young man who shattered Miriam's confidence and broke her heart. But can he convince "plain" Miriam that she is truly beautiful to him?

One Child by Barbara Cameron.
The birth of one child forever changed the world two thousand years ago. On a snowy Christmas night in Lancaster County, another child changes the world for two very different couples.

 Christmas for a dollar by Gale Sears.  It's 1931 in Bakersfield, California. America is in the midst of the Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially after Mrs. Kamp s untimely death. Now little Ruthie, with her mother gone and her father overwhelmed by doctor bills resulting from her brother s polio, expects another Christmas without presents or festivities. But when her father brings home one dollar in change and lets the children use it to buy special gifts for each other, the Kamps come to find that money isn t what fills Christmas with joy, love, and miracles.

 I heard the bells on Christmas day by Lloyd Newell.  Reeling from the tragic death of his wife and the war wounds of his son, Longfellow penned the words to "Christmas Bells" during one of the darkest times in American history. And while the words of the poem reflect his obvious despair and grief, it is the triumphant message of "peace on earth, good will to men" for which this song-and Longfellow's personal story-is remembered.

  A Wish for Christmas by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer.  This Christmas, the people of Cape Light reflect on their past and revel in their future. David has returned home after serving in Afghanistan to find his widowed father, Jack, remarried, and a young stepsister in the house. Further, his own physical injuries may never heal. He's having trouble joining in the cheer of the Christmas season-but soon realizes that he will have to heal not only his body but also his heart.  Meanwhile, Lillian Warwick remains fiercely independent and wily, resisting help from her daughters. When the tables are turned and her old friend Dr. Ezra Elliot is the one in need, Lillian rises to the challenge. Never expecting to love again, she cares for Ezra and begins to wonder if it's possible to let someone else into her life.

 A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck.  It is now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel: a Methodist minister and his wife and kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm—or medicine, depending on who you’re asking—on all of them: ten-yearold Bob, who is shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his two fascinating sisters; and even Bob’s two parents, who are amazed to discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.

As Christmas rolls around, the Barnhart family realizes that they’ve found a true home—and a neighbor who gives gifts that will last a lifetime.

These and other holiday titles are now available!

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On November 12, 2007 during Family Reading Night, we had photographer Debbie Rich photograph everyone with their favorite book.

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