(Part 2) Best holiday fiction books according to redditors
We found 165 Reddit comments discussing the best holiday fiction books. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Methinks you need to read a bit more widely.
From a random perusal of my paperback shelves (somewhere over 600 books...):
Or if that requires too much original thought... there's always dragons.
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Hey Michael! For me, the two fit together because my first UF story was also a mystery. When Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner invited me to contribute a story to [Wolfsbane and Mistletoe] (http://www.amazon.com/Wolfsbane-Mistletoe-Charlaine-Harris/dp/0441017622/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397779318&sr=1-1&keywords=wolfsbane+and+mistletoe), it was my first try writing UF. So I made my protagonist, Gerry Steuben, a private eye and a werewolf. For me, my Fangborn world has mystery elements because the Fangborn are dedicated to protecting humanity against evil. Mystery is built right in!
Oooh, a site I've never been to... I was poised to go to Egypt a few years ago, but just as I was looking into it, the unrest began. Pyramids and mummies were my first ideas about archaeology, so some day, for sure! I'd also love to go to Macchu Picchu, just because it's just so iconic.
I did have the chance to visit [Gobekli Tepe] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_Tepe) in Turkey a few years ago, and that's probably one of the most important sites in the world right now! That was Mind. Boggling.
I read The Friday Night Knitting Club, then the sequel, Knit Two, then the third book, Knit the Season. Got them all on audiobook through my library so I could listen while I knit. The three books tell the story of the same characters over a period of time, so it kinda felt like growing up along side them. If you liked the first book, you should definitely check out the others.
not a squid but this is close enough
https://www.amazon.com/Christmapus-Christmas-Octopus-Paul-Mattingly/dp/0990568822
I'm sad because I'm going to need surgery in a few months. It's a 'woman's' issues (need to fix a few things in there!) but I still don't want to do it! The only things that makes me cheer up is reading a good book or chocolate! I love them both and reading has a calming effect on me. :-)
I would love this book. It's definitely not necessary, but I've been wanting it for a while and just haven't broken down to get it.
OP, have you read the book called The Travel Auction? The trip is to South America but the premise is similar!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Travel-Auction-Mark-Green-ebook/dp/B008Y1VNCQ
It should have been their trip of a lifetime. But with just days to go, Jonathan Cork is dumped by his girlfriend. Unable to change the name on the spare ticket and fast running out of time, Jonathan decides to take desperate measures. He advertises on eBay for a travel companion with the same name as his ex. What follows is a funny, page-turning, rollercoaster ride around South America.
I found no link in post - This is what I found on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Santa-Advent-Blake-Petit-ebook/dp/B00HI3S0K4
It's not fantasy, but John Oakes' The Right Kind of Stupid and Angry Elf both feature Winton Chevalier, an achondroplasic dwarf like Tyrion. He's the main character in Angry Elf.
The books are well-written and highly empathetic, with realized and relatable characters, but there's a lot of offensive stuff (done with a purpose, so to speak). They're set in the modern day and quite funny. Oakes is the real deal.
I've been getting into the older pulp stories and picked these up after reading a few stories at my local library:
The Big Book of Pulps by Otto Penzler
The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries by Otto Penzler
The Big Book of Adventure Stories
There is a reason for "winter weight", and you may enjoy the warmth of a few extra pounds. Not healthy advice, I know, but it is going to get cold.
Some things I might also recommend, as the focus on cars and driving were covered well already, are strategies you want to include in other areas.
In your house or apartment, you are going to realize that there are drafts of wind you had no idea were there. Kits can be purchased that will add a layer of plastic to your windows and unused doors. This will help lower heating costs. There are these things that look like stuffed toy snakes, they go at the bottom of your door to block the seams where the cold comes in. Toy stuffed snakes will also work if you have them.
Salt your walk and steps. When you shovel, take your time, snow can be very heavy.
Layers are your friends. Exposure is not. REI has some great thermal layers for underneath, get some. Meijer "hunting section" also has affordable and less trendy options. Any area of skin that is exposed to the environment can suffer frostbite. Wear a hat.
In the Big Mitten, you may see feet of snow, no snow, or shear sheets of ice. It's pretty inconsistent, as you likely discovered when we had a 72 and sunny day followed by snow and 32 the next.
There are at least 38 different types of snowflakes. A variety of different snow conditions, like wet, dry, hard, soft, sticky, icy, pelts and sheets. Add in the wind and you are starting to think twice about moving here. You can learn more in my book about this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VISTRD4
In the car I keep some kitty litter, if there is ice and you get stuck, it might help. Put lubricant (de-icer) in your locks. Don't pour boiling water on the windshield if there is ice on it (unless you want to buy a new one.) Warm water will melt away the thick stuff, but it can be risky if you hit a chip.
No one remembers how to drive in snow the first 2-3 snow falls. You are going to see some funny and scary drivers out there. Seatbelt's are mandatory, crash helmets are optional.
Best of luck - stay safe.