Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!
May you have a day filled with peace, love, and books!
Wishin’ and Hopin’, Together: Delightful Holiday Romances
Before I start celebrating all of the festive holiday-themed Romance novels you can curl up with as the weather tuns cold and the nights grow longer and you need a break from all of the forced cheer, I need to address a huge, huge mistake in last month’s column. I forgot to include My Fake …
Happy Holidays!
Whether you prefer the classic interpretations or put your own twist on tradition, here’s hoping you have a wonderful weekend and a joyous holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!
Cooking Up Holiday Treats
The holiday parties are starting, and so are the holiday cookie swaps. Sure, you could always pick up something from the bakery at the grocery store on the way, but maybe you enjoy taking the time to find a great new recipe and make it. I am a big fan of the chocolate advent calendar; …
Oskar and the Eight Blessings
by Richard and Tanya Simon, illus. by Mark Seigel
Celebrate the season with this historical fiction picture book about a young Jewish refugee’s arrival in New York City in 1938 on the seventh night of Hanukkah, which was also Christmas Eve. Luminous illustrations and the message of hope help us appreciate miracles of kindness. Great for ages 5 and up, especially as a family or group read-together. …
