Now that the stress of final exam week is over, why not think about picking up some reading material for Christmas break? Jackson Library will have special hours over the next few weeks:
- 14-15 Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
- 16-19 Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- 20 Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- 21-31 Saturday - Tuesday CLOSED
But don't worry, you've still got plenty of time to stock up on all those books on your list. Here are some of my recommendations:
1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway.
2. The Santaland Diaries and Season's Greetings by David Sedaris and Joe Mantello
"Out of work, our slacker decides to become a
Macy's elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply
humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through
Santa's workshop, he becomes battle weary and bitter. The piece ends with yet
another Santa being ushered into the workshop, but this one is different
from the lecherous or drunken ones with whom he has had to work. This
Santa actually seems to care about and love the children who come to see
him, startling our hero into an uncharacteristic moment of goodwill
just before his employment runs out."--Publisher description
3. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
Luther and Nora Frank decide to skip Christmas this year and go on a cruise when suddenly everything gets chaotic.
"Addressing a variety of topics and
themes,
Toward the Winter Solstice explores the relationship between the world
of nature and the world of ideas. In one way or another, the poems
attempt to link the external material universe with that sense of inward
self-awareness central to our experience of life."--Book jacket
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and suggest his future.
7. A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating the Holiday with New Traditions and Feasts by Jessica Harris
Captures the essence of the African American celebration of Kwanzaa
and offers more than fifty recipes, along with facts and projects that
add to the holiday's spirit.
8. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
This
is one of O. Henry's most famous short stories. It's a tale of a young
married couple who have little money to buy each other
Christmas presents - with a charming surprise ending.
Want more reading lists? Check out Goodreads's Christmas Book Lists.
Happy Holidays!
xoxo,
Irma
