Most of the time my reading life varies with the wind; I will read whatever strikes my fancy at a given moment. I love recommendations from friends, picking up a new release from the library, or going into the bookstore and finding something on a whim.

This December, however, I am going to be more intentional. I researched and sought out several different types of books to help fill my soul, help me escape, and learn a little bit, too.

Last December, I shared five of my favorite holiday books, which are still my favorites today. This year’s holiday book post contains more variety and types of books, and I hope you can find something in my list to add to your reading life!

Books For December

I chose two middle-grade/read-aloud books. I enjoy reading this genre all by myself, but gosh, I miss the days of reading aloud to homeschoolers.

The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

Next, I wanted a beautiful book of Advent wisdom/devotion. I’m looking forward to setting up my Advent Wreath on December 3rd.

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from GK Chesterton

A little fluff is necessary (for me, at least!) in December. I’ve heard great things about this next book and am excited to read it.

All’s Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon

Books by Christian publishers and authors always top my list, which is why I included the next two books on the list:

The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin
Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep

This last book has been on my shelf for about a year. It’s high time I read it, and once again - I’ve heard great things about it!

Marmee: A Novel of Little Women by Sarah Miller

An increased affection for literature has been a beautiful by-product of homeschooling. Once I began to share so much literature with my children, and once we began to discover other worlds in books, it became a passion of mine to keep READING.

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