Your Holiday Reading Guide: The Best Holiday Books to Curl Up With in 2024

Imagine this: You’re sitting in front of a crackling fire, twinkling lights on your Christmas tree, and a mug of hot cocoa in hand. Next to you is a stack of holiday-themed books. You have the ultimate recipe for a cozy night of reading. Whether you’re a fan of romantic Christmas novels, festive romantic comedies, or heartwarming tales that inspire holiday spirit, our holiday reading guide has something for everyone.

Holiday books help capture the magic of the season, whisking readers away to snow-covered small towns, shimmering Christmas parties, and kitchens filled with the scent of cinnamon and holiday cookies. If you’re looking for the best holiday books of 2024, you’ve come to the right place. Our holiday reading guide is full of cozy holiday reads that promise to warm your heart and fill you with festive cheer.

Romantic Holiday Escapes

If holiday romance is your thing, these romantic Christmas novels will make your heart flutter.

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

This charming novel features a Groundhog Day-style twist as protagonist Maelyn Jones relives a holiday week at her family’s cabin. Will she get her happily ever after or be stuck in a loop of holiday mishaps?

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

When Vivian Forest accompanies her daughter to England for Christmas, she doesn’t expect to fall for Malcolm Hudson, the Queen’s private secretary. This delightful romance is as sparkling as a glass of holiday champagne.

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

This novel follows Iris, a chef seeking a fresh start in New York City after a breakup. She discovers a family-run gelato shop in Little Italy that’s tied to her late mother’s past. As she helps the charming owner, Gio, save the shop by recreating their secret gelato recipe, Iris uncovers long-hidden family secrets and finds love along the way.

Heartwarming Holiday Tales

Are you looking for a book that will feel like a warm hug? These books deliver comfort and joy in spades.

The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews

Enjoy a festive novella about Ivy Perkins, a recently divorced woman who moves to a small town and finds an old Santa suit in her new farmhouse. Throughout the season, she discovers the suit’s heartwarming ties to the community’s holiday spirit.

The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan

Follow the story of Hattie, a widowed single mom who runs the charming Maple Sugar Inn, and three lifelong friends—Erica, Claudia, and Anna—who gather at the Inn for their annual book club holiday. Over a week at the Maple Sugar Inn, the women’s lives become intertwined as they confront emotional baggage, rediscover friendship, and find growth through their shared love of books.

The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

Twin sisters Charlie and Cass switch lives before Christmas to escape their troubles. Charlie is struggling with a head injury as a reality TV chef, and Cass is dealing with the challenges of managing their family bakery and a lingering ex. Their swap creates unexpected complications, including new romantic relationships and personal growth, as they navigate each other’s lives and rediscover themselves.

Festive Rom-Coms

Holiday rom-coms are perfect for those who love to laugh while falling in love.

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

Enjoy a charming holiday romance about Stella Bloom, who buys a struggling Christmas tree farm. To save the business, she enters a social media contest where she has to be in a romantic relationship, so she ends up having to fake-date her best friend, Luka. Set in a cozy small town during the holiday season, the story weaves Christmas magic, self-discovery, and a touch of mystery as Stella confronts her true feelings and uncovers secrets about the farm’s past.

A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

Winnie Baker is a wholesome actress, and Kallum Lieberman is a former boy band star. Both are cast together in a steamy Christmas movie. In this holiday story, you’ll see them tackle the challenges of filming and confront past tensions, unexpected sparks fly, which force them to rethink their personal and professional lives.

TL; DR

This holiday reading guide highlights the best holiday books of 2024 across genres: romantic escapes, heartwarming tales, and festive rom-coms. From cozy holiday reads like The Santa Suit to Christmas book recommendations like The Holiday Swap, there’s a perfect book for everyone this season.

Which book will you be reading by the fire this season? Let us know in the comments!