Happy Christmas Eve readers! If you’re looking for a Christmas themed read, look no further. I have found some YA reads that you’ll be able to enjoy over the Christmas period (or if you’re in the northern hemisphere, some Winter themed reads!).

Let It Snow - John Green, Maureen Johnson & Lauren Myracle

An ill-timed storm on Christmas Eve buries the residents of Gracetown under multiple feet of snow and causes quite a bit of chaos. One brave soul ventures out into the storm from her stranded train and sets off a chain of events that will change quite a few lives. Over the next three days one girl takes a risky shortcut with an adorable stranger, three friends set out to win a race to the Waffle House (and the hash brown spoils), and the fate of a teacup pig falls into the hands of a lovesick barista.

A trio of today’s bestselling authors - John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle - bring all the magic of the holidays to life in three hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and kisses that will steal your breath away.

 

Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares - Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

“I’ve left some clues for you.
If you want them, turn the page.
If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.”

So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?

 

Ex-Mas - Kate Brian

Two Exes. One holiday adventure. Merry Ex-Mas?

Seventeen-year-old Lila Beckwith’s parents just left for vacation, and Lila’s all set to throw the holiday party of the season. But when her Christmas-obsessed little brother, Cooper, discovers that global warming is melting the North Pole, he and his best friend, Tyler, take off on a runaway mission to save Santa.

Lila has to get Cooper safely home before her parents get back on Christmas Eve. But the only person who can help her is Tyler’s older brother, Beau — a.k.a. Lila’s musician, anti-everything ex-boyfriend.

It’ll take more than a Christmas miracle for Lila and Beau to overcome their differences and find their fugitive brothers. But could a journey destined for disaster help these polar opposites fall in love…all over again?

 

Kissing Snowflakes - Abby Sher

Just in time for the holidays comes the perfect winter break read! This fun, sweet, wintertime book is filled with humor and romance.

The picturesque montain ski lodge is the perfect place to spend winter break…if you have a boyfriend! Otherwise, that cozy leather couch in front of the crackling fire looks a lot less inviting. Good thing that there are lots of cute, blond, sweater-wearing ski instructors around to choose from….

This fun, sweet tale of holiday romance on the slopes is the perfect wintertime read!

 

Whispering to Witches - Anna Dale

When Joe is travelling to stay with his mother and stepfather for Christmas, little does he imagine the excitement that is in store for him. Before the journey is over he finds himself part of a dramatic conspiracy surrounding an ancient book of magic, and embroiled in a world of witches, spells, and cunning plots. Can Joe and his new friend Twiggy solve the mystery before all is lost?

 

 

 

Mind you if all else fails, you can always load up Netflix or the DVD player and watch some classic Christmas movies:

• Home Alone 1 & 2 (My personal favourites!)
• National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Love Actually
• Bad Santa
• Elf
• It’s A Wonderful Life
• A Christmas Story
• How The Grinch Stole Christmas
• The Polar Express
• The Muppet Christmas Carol
• Scrooged
• Jingle All The Way
• The Santa Clause (1, 2 & 3)
• A Christmas Carol
• Eight Crazy Nights

Enjoy your Christmas everyone!!