From Rom-Coms to Mysteries, Here Are 42 Christmas Books to Keep You Cozy This Season

Need something a bit shorter to entertain you during the holidays? Kate Atkinson's "Festive Spirits: Three Christmas Stories" is a collection of flash fiction stories perfect for anyone looking for new holiday books that won't consume too much time during this busy time of year. The British author writes about a cast of characters, including a family with young kids, a lonely middle-aged man, and a social-status-obsessed couple. Magic appears within each page as each character learns something different about the holiday season. Atkinson's work teaches readers about miracles, love, and the meaning of family in a quick form that's no less well-crafted than any lengthy novel.