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Ever wondered what would happen if Christmas magic collided with rodent tyranny? E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” gives you just that. Think “Alice in Wonderland” but swap the hookah-smoking caterpillars for a seven-headed Mouse King and a nutcracker with some serious life goals. Follow young Marie’s sugar-fueled adventure as she navigates a whimsical, albeit somewhat nightmarish, tale complete with enchanted toys and a candy kingdom. Trust me, it’s a fever dream you won’t want to wake up from. Curious? Dive in and enjoy the madness!

Ah, the holidays—a season replete with traditions we barely tolerate. Enter Christina Lauren’s In a Holidaze: a rom-com with a Groundhog Day twist. Think Groundhog Day but with more snow and fewer Bill Murrays. Whether it’s Mae’s romantic woes with Andrew or the redundant time loop, Lauren’s witty prose keeps it engaging. Curious if this holiday cookie of a novel will leave you craving more? Dive in to find out!

Think you’ve had enough of Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug”? Think again! It’s time to dive back into Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and wade through Victorian prose, moral lessons, and, spoiler alert, a Scrooge transformation that’s more predictable than your Aunt Edna’s fruitcake. From a chain-rattling Jacob Marley to the parade of Past, Present, and Future Ghosts—a motley crew that’d give any intervention team a run for its money—this tale of redemption delivers holiday spirit like no other. Grab your festive hat, because Dickens’ brilliant writing and timeless characters are set to charm and delight you once more.

Discover the heartwarming magic of Becca Freeman’s “The Christmas Orphans Club.” This festive novel follows a group of friends who come together to celebrate the holidays, creating their own unique traditions and supporting each other through life’s challenges.

Discover the dark and twisted world of Barry Lyga’s “I Hunt Killers.” Follow Jasper “Jazz” Dent, the son of a notorious serial killer, as he battles his own demons while helping the police catch murderers.