‘The Christmas Train’ by David Baldacci: Book Review

Tom Langdon, ex war corresspondant, needs to get from Washington DC to LA in time for Christmas. Due to a bit of a kerfuffle the last time he tried to fly, he is forced to take the train. On his long train journey, he meets a cast of characters who each have their own reasons for traveling by train. They teach him why train is the best way to travel at Christmas, how it brings people together and shows the goodness in everyone. And one other passenger in particular shows Tom how his past might not be as behind him as he thought.

‘Christmas Songs’ Book Tag

I haven't been doing much with this blog lately, so when I saw this book tag on That Artsy Reader Girl's page I thought it would be a great post to come back with, as it is the perfect time of year. So here's my take on the 'Christmas Songs' book tag.

‘Slay Bells’, by T.C Wescott: Book Review

Star Rating: ★★★★✰ It’s Christmas Village’s most wonderful time of year when all the inhabitants are preparing for the annual, week-long Christmas Festival. But all is not right at Plum Cottage, as a troupe of entertainers in town for the festival are shocked at the death of their manager, Mr Stipes.

5 Books to Get You in The Christmas Spirit

It's the most wonderful time of the year...or so they say. I'm going to have to admit that I'm not really a big Christmas-lover. Don't get me wrong, I like the day itself: spending time with the family, eating all the Roses I can possibly fit in my stomach, you know, Christmas stuff. 

But the build up annoys me. The fact that Halloween is barely over before people start celebrating Christmas and you just get sick of it all by the time the 25th December comes around. 

So it takes a bit to get me into a good Christmas spirit. And that bit is books. So here's my recommendations for the best Christmassy books to read before it's all over again for another year.