Some days off work, a comfy chair, a few moments to yourself - enjoy one of our festive reads.
This selection and so many more can be found in our branches.
Click here for more Christmas Reads!
This selection and so many more can be found in our branches.
Click here for more Christmas Reads!
Christmas Explained
The book of Christmas: the hidden stories behind our festive traditions
by Christopher Winn
Why is mistletoe associated with kissing? Perhaps something you have always wondered about?
You can now find out the Druidical origins of the parasitic plant and why we kiss under it.
by Christopher Winn
Why is mistletoe associated with kissing? Perhaps something you have always wondered about?
You can now find out the Druidical origins of the parasitic plant and why we kiss under it.
The history of Christmas
by Helen Cox-Cannons
Who, what and when? All the questions about Christmas answered: why we sing carols, why we send cards, why we eat turkey or goose, why we have crackers, why Father Christmas comes and more.
by Helen Cox-Cannons
Who, what and when? All the questions about Christmas answered: why we sing carols, why we send cards, why we eat turkey or goose, why we have crackers, why Father Christmas comes and more.
Horrible Christmas
by Terry Deary
Filled with all the festive facts every reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes, and a Christmas quiz!
by Terry Deary
Filled with all the festive facts every reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes, and a Christmas quiz!
Festive Feel-Good Romances
One New York Christmas
by Mandy Baggot
Lara Weeks is heading to New York with best friend Susie for the Christmas trip of a lifetime. A festive break in the snowy Big Apple and shopping seems like the perfect way for Lara to get over her ex-boyfriend. Or maybe make him so jealous he begs for a second chance...
by Mandy Baggot
Lara Weeks is heading to New York with best friend Susie for the Christmas trip of a lifetime. A festive break in the snowy Big Apple and shopping seems like the perfect way for Lara to get over her ex-boyfriend. Or maybe make him so jealous he begs for a second chance...
An island Christmas
by Jenny Colgan
It's a time for hunkering down, getting cosy in front of whisky barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram with the people you love - unless, of course, you're accidentally pregnant to your ex-boss, and don't know how to tell him. In what should be the season of peace and goodwill on earth, will Joel think Flora is a bearer of glad tidings?
by Jenny Colgan
It's a time for hunkering down, getting cosy in front of whisky barrel wood fires, and enjoying a dram with the people you love - unless, of course, you're accidentally pregnant to your ex-boss, and don't know how to tell him. In what should be the season of peace and goodwill on earth, will Joel think Flora is a bearer of glad tidings?
The Christmas rose
by Dilly Court
Standing on London's Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she's been abandoned by her sweetheart. She had risked everything to get to London but she has nowhere to go, and no one to turn to. Scared and alone, Rose steps straight into danger. With only a cluster of love letters to her name and all hope of her sweetheart's return fading, Rose finds herself forging a new life with new friends.But when a good deed turns sour, a dangerous enemy threatens to ruin them all. Will Rose be able to save her friends and her future? If she can, a Christmas gift awaits that will change her life forever.
by Dilly Court
Standing on London's Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she's been abandoned by her sweetheart. She had risked everything to get to London but she has nowhere to go, and no one to turn to. Scared and alone, Rose steps straight into danger. With only a cluster of love letters to her name and all hope of her sweetheart's return fading, Rose finds herself forging a new life with new friends.But when a good deed turns sour, a dangerous enemy threatens to ruin them all. Will Rose be able to save her friends and her future? If she can, a Christmas gift awaits that will change her life forever.
A nightingale Christmas Promise
by Donna Douglas
For the first time, a Nightingale nurses novel set during the First World War. East London, 1914: Britain is preparing for war. As young men queue up across the country to enlist, the Nightingale Hospital has its own set of new recruits. Anna has had a happy upbringing in her parent's bakery in Bethnal Green. Kate dreams of following in her father's footsteps and becoming a doctor. Sadie joins the Hospital for a new life away from her mother's interference. As the shadow of war descends, will the promise of Christmas bring the students together?
by Donna Douglas
For the first time, a Nightingale nurses novel set during the First World War. East London, 1914: Britain is preparing for war. As young men queue up across the country to enlist, the Nightingale Hospital has its own set of new recruits. Anna has had a happy upbringing in her parent's bakery in Bethnal Green. Kate dreams of following in her father's footsteps and becoming a doctor. Sadie joins the Hospital for a new life away from her mother's interference. As the shadow of war descends, will the promise of Christmas bring the students together?
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ISBN: 9781784757144Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781784757144Search the Library Catalogue
Christmas at Tuppenny corner
by Katie Flynn
Liverpool, 1939: As winter descends on Tuppenny Corner and rumours of war float across the canals, fifteen-year-old Rosie O'Leary must come to terms with her own dramatic upheaval. Forced to say goodbye to all she holds dear and embark on a new life aboard The Kingfisher, her world is suddenly full of uncertainty. But new beginnings open up new possibilities... and when fellow bargee - the handsome Tim Bradley - offers to show Rosie the sights of Liverpool, she jumps at the chance and it's not long before their friendship grows into something more.
by Katie Flynn
Liverpool, 1939: As winter descends on Tuppenny Corner and rumours of war float across the canals, fifteen-year-old Rosie O'Leary must come to terms with her own dramatic upheaval. Forced to say goodbye to all she holds dear and embark on a new life aboard The Kingfisher, her world is suddenly full of uncertainty. But new beginnings open up new possibilities... and when fellow bargee - the handsome Tim Bradley - offers to show Rosie the sights of Liverpool, she jumps at the chance and it's not long before their friendship grows into something more.
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ISBN: 9781784755249Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781784755249Search the Library Catalogue
Christmas Selection Box...whoops.. book
Christmas Days:12 stories and 12 feasts for 12 days
by Jeanette Winterson
For years Jeanette Winterson has written a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales, along with twelve delicious recipes for the twelve days of Christmas.
by Jeanette Winterson
For years Jeanette Winterson has written a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny, and bold tales, along with twelve delicious recipes for the twelve days of Christmas.
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ISBN: 9781784709020Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781784709020Search the Library Catalogue
The Christmas Stocking and other stories
by Katie Fforde
Delve inside this choc-full of perfectly themed, never-before-published seasonal short stories perfect for anyone who loves romance, humour and happy-ever-after endings. 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 'A perfect match for an afternoon curled up on the sofa!' Sun
by Katie Fforde
Delve inside this choc-full of perfectly themed, never-before-published seasonal short stories perfect for anyone who loves romance, humour and happy-ever-after endings. 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 'A perfect match for an afternoon curled up on the sofa!' Sun
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ISBN: 9781784757274Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781784757274Search the Library Catalogue
Christmas Crafts for the Creative
100 Little Christmas Gifts to make
The projects cover a wide variety of crafts including papercraft, sewing, knitting, crochet, sugarcraft, felt decorations, jewellery making, cross stitch, mosaic making, decoupage, polymer clay decorations and needlepoint. All projects are simple enough for experienced beginners and will also appeal to seasoned crafters. The tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available.
The projects cover a wide variety of crafts including papercraft, sewing, knitting, crochet, sugarcraft, felt decorations, jewellery making, cross stitch, mosaic making, decoupage, polymer clay decorations and needlepoint. All projects are simple enough for experienced beginners and will also appeal to seasoned crafters. The tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available.
Creative Christmas Crafts: more than 25 fun holiday activities.
by Karin Andersson
Make festive decorations, candy cane treats, and cool photo masks for the perfect Christmas party. Projects include: Marshmallow snowmen Milk carton birdhouses Candy jars Straw ornaments And more! With clear-cut step-by-step instructions, it's easy to create a wonderland full of holiday cheer and spirit. Collect your imagination, paper, scissors, and paint, and make this the best Christmas!
by Karin Andersson
Make festive decorations, candy cane treats, and cool photo masks for the perfect Christmas party. Projects include: Marshmallow snowmen Milk carton birdhouses Candy jars Straw ornaments And more! With clear-cut step-by-step instructions, it's easy to create a wonderland full of holiday cheer and spirit. Collect your imagination, paper, scissors, and paint, and make this the best Christmas!
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ISBN: 9781510732759Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781510732759Search the Library Catalogue
Paper Christmas: 16 papercrafting projects for the festive season
by Emily Dawe
These fun papercraft projects range from simple yet effective bunting to intricate tree decorations, bell jar Christmas trees, and an advent calendar village. Give your holiday season the homemade touch, from wrapping paper to tree decorations, using very few materials and innovative techniques, such as printing with shaving foam and creating stunning greeting cards using gold embossing ink. Includes 64 traceable templates.
by Emily Dawe
These fun papercraft projects range from simple yet effective bunting to intricate tree decorations, bell jar Christmas trees, and an advent calendar village. Give your holiday season the homemade touch, from wrapping paper to tree decorations, using very few materials and innovative techniques, such as printing with shaving foam and creating stunning greeting cards using gold embossing ink. Includes 64 traceable templates.
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ISBN: 9781782215585Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9781782215585Search the Library Catalogue
Supercraft Christmas
by Sophie Pester
Craft your way through more than 40 eco-friendly festive projects, including charming gifts, stunning decorations, and quirky gift wrap ideas, and bring the magic of the German Christmas markets into your home. No more braving the crowds for tatty tinsel - spend time with friends and family and turn cold nights cosy with homemade bath salts, floating tea lights, and gingerbread hearts. Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, and paint authentic tree ornaments. Featuring projects devoted to last-minute speedy ideas.
by Sophie Pester
Craft your way through more than 40 eco-friendly festive projects, including charming gifts, stunning decorations, and quirky gift wrap ideas, and bring the magic of the German Christmas markets into your home. No more braving the crowds for tatty tinsel - spend time with friends and family and turn cold nights cosy with homemade bath salts, floating tea lights, and gingerbread hearts. Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, and paint authentic tree ornaments. Featuring projects devoted to last-minute speedy ideas.
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ISBN: 9780241296677Search the Library Catalogue
ISBN: 9780241296677Search the Library Catalogue
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