Christmas Reads Recommended by Lewisham Library Staff

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1.  Gruffalo’s child
by Julia Donaldson

What a journey he went on and what a great lesson was learned from his amazing adventure away from home, meeting strangers of all sorts. Let’s just say, old as I am, I was with him on that unforgettable of journeys. And you know what? Am still breathing it, living it and loving it!

Victor


 
 




2. Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs


Voted for by so many staff and volunteers


 
 



3. The Mistletoe Murder and other stories by P.D. James

Voted for by our two Julies who enjoy a good crime… read

 
 


4.The Snowman by Raymond Briggs


Another by Raymond Briggs which got lots of votes from staff and volunteers.

 
 




5. Hogfather by Terry Pratchett


You really need a good laugh after some family Christmases
voted for by Stephen (who did NOT say that)

 
 


6. Letters from Father Christmas by JRR Tolkien (Child)


It’s a lovely read
Andy
 
 

7. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Voted for by a lots of staff – have you actually read it or have you just seen the film? A classic tale, such a good book and on the GCSE curriculum too says
Emily
 
 



8. Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie
 
Voted for by our two ladies of Crime
The Julies
 
 

9 . The Night before Christmas (and all through the house, nobody stirred, not even a mouse). By Clement Clark Moore 

 Another highly recommended by lots of library staff and volunteers.
Julia
 
 

10 . Tanya’s christmas: Make, Bake and Celebrate by Tanya Burr

Oh so much to do and so little time.
Cat
 
 

11. The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M Boston

I’ve just finished reading it to my daughter. My copy is old and worn and missing a spine, but Lucy Boston’s lyrical prose is perfect for Christmas reading. Set in the house that Lucy Boston actually lived in for much of her adult life (and which inspired a lot of her writing) it tells the story of a ten year old boy, Tolly. Desperately lonely and bullied at school, he unfurls in a remote house with only his great-grandmother Oldknow for company. It’s a reassuring book with only three living characters in it for much of the book – all about the restorative power of finding a kindred spirit and the brightness of imagination. I think it also helps that it ends on Christmas Day!

Cathy
 
 

12. A Christmas Candle by Katie Flynn

 Some of us have been waiting all year for a Christmas Flynn
Kat
 
 



13. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie
 


Eat it.. then rest and read about it. Stephen
 
 

14 . Maigret Christmas by Georges Simenon


 Another Crime read from
Julie
 
 

15.The greatest gift by Philip Van Doren Stern


The inspiration for the film It’s a wonderful life. I absolutely love the story and it’s always good to have some more classical literature.
Andy

 
 




16 . Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
It is magical and wonderous. Ahhh…
Andrew

 
 



17 . Being Your Self by Mike George


I’m going to start reading this after Christmas to kick off the New year.
Veronica

 
 

18 . The art of the Snowflake by Kenneth Libbrecht


I always have a coffee table style book on my coffee table at Christmas - either on the traditions or customs of Christmas [There are a few of those on the catalogue!] or last year I had that great book on snowflakes from the library – the photography is just awesome & very Christmassy – great talking point too.

Paul

 
 




19. Another Night Before Christmas by Carol Ann Duffy


Please, please include this

Julie
 
 

20. Dark is Rising - Susan Cooper
Hopefully it’s not too scary for these dark night – it is a classic.
Kat
 
 
 

Location: London Borough of Lewisham, UK

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