This holiday season, we’ll all have a little more time on our hands to catch up on festive books, movies, and music. That’s why, no matter what holiday you celebrate, you’ll want to check out our newest online display of books and movies available at your Library! Keep in mind that these are just the highlights of our collection–there are plenty more to be found in our catalog.
Browse and borrow the materials below by clicking the titles and placing them on hold for curbside pickup. If you’d like more information about any of these titles, call Adult Services at (423) 434-4454.
NEW HOLIDAY FICTION
Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan
The Noel Letters by Richard Paul Evans
Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber
Happily This Christmas by Susan Mallery
The Brightest Star by Fern Michaels
The Gift of Family by Mary Monroe
A Christmas Carol Murder by Heather Redmond
One Charmed Christmas by Sheila Roberts
Christmas Ever After by Karen Schaler
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne
Secrets of Winter by Nicola Upson
MORE HOLIDAY FICTION
Christmas Bliss by Mary Kay Andrews
A Christmas By the Sea by Melody Carlson
Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini
Eggs on Ice by Laura Childs
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Christmas in London by Anita Hughes
Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Hiddensee: a Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory Maguire
The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
The Christmas Town by Donna VanLiere
NEW HOLIDAY NONFICTION
Christmas Baking: festive cookies, candies, cakes, breads, and snacks by Joyce Klynstra
A Literary Holiday Cookbook: festive meals for the Snow Queen, Gandalf, Sherlock, Scrooge, and book lovers by Alison Walsh
Christmas Cookies: more than 60 recipes for adorable festive bakes
Christmas with Southern Living, 2020: inspired ideas for holiday cooking and decorating
Vegan Christmas by Audrey Fitzjohn
Shadow & Light: a journey into Advent by Tsh Oxenreider
The Atlas of Christmas: the merriest, tastiest, quirkiest holiday traditions from around the world by Alex Palmer
MORE HOLIDAY NONFICTION (Crafts, decorating, and baking)
Christmas Ornaments: easy ornaments anyone can make! by Barb Asselin
The New Christmas Tree: 24 dazzling trees and over 100 handcrafted projects by Carrie Brown
Half Yard Christmas (sewing projects) by Debbie Shore
Mini Knitted Christmas by Sue Stratford
Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations
(Better Homes) Best of Christmas Ideas
100 Little Christmas Gifts to Make
Gooseberry Patch Christmas: Book 15 (foods, decorations, gifts)
Jewish Holiday Cooking by Jayne Cohen
The Magic of Gingerbread by Catherine Beddall
World’s Greatest Christmas Cookies Cookbook by Nanette Anderson
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS/NONFICTION
A Christmas Cornucopia: The hidden stories behind our Yuletide traditions by Mark Forsyth
Christmas Customs & Traditions by Frank Muir
Christmas from A to Z: History, observances, legends, customs, symbols by Tanya Gulevich
Hanukkah in America: A history by Dianne Ashton
Hanukkah: The family guide to spiritual celebration by Ron Wolfson
Kwanzaa: A celebration of family, community, and culture by Maulana Karenga
A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating the holiday with new traditions and feasts by Jessica Harris
Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins
The Winter Solstice: The sacred traditions of Christmas by John Matthews
Yule: Rituals, recipes & lore for the winter solstice by Susan Moonwriter Peszn
HOLIDAY MOVIES/DVDs
The Man Who Invented Christmas
How to Celebrate the African American Holiday Kwanzaa (nonfiction)
Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes (nonfiction)
HOLIDAY MUSIC
Let it Snow – Michael Buble
Merry Christmas – Mariah Carey
The Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky
Songs of Winter – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
That’s Christmas to Me – Pentatonix
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
If you need something new to read, let us know and we’ll help find books and authors that are perfect for you. Visit our website or call (423) 434-4450 for book recommendations and to place items on hold for curbside pickup. Follow Johnson City Public Library on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for updates on your Library’s collections and services.
