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

A classic read with almost universal appeal, "The Polar Express" is still drawing in new readers and teaching a love for books to young and old since its debut in 1985. Tom Hanks starred in a modern filmmaking retelling, but Christmas book enthusiasts know there's no substitute for being whisked away to the North Pole by the book's enchanting art and simple but whimsical prose. Gather the family this holiday season to hear about a young boy's journey aboard a magical train and his heartfelt wishes for the holidays, in this Caldecott Medal-winning Christmas storytelling landmark from Chris Van Allsburg.