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By: Camelia

Camelia — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:55:59 +0000

Have you seen Cynthia Rylant’s short story collection entited Children of Christmas? Nice stories…we use with upper elementary students as an example of colorful, descriptive writing where the focus is more on the characters. The season is just a setting…backdrop but not the main focus. The stories make a point and generate all kinds of interesting discussions with 4th graders.

Just my 2 cents worth!

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The Way of Shadows, by Brent Weeks « Blogging for a Good Book — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:03:49 +0000

[...] If you’re still in search of Christmas spirit, I offered my thoughts on Christmas reading here and [...]

By: Book Group Buzz - Discussion of Book Clubs, Reading Lists, and Literary News - Booklist Online » Blog Archive » Walking in Nostalgia Wonderland

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:10:26 +0000

[...] books competing for our attention than any other time of year. I’ve already written about what I think about Christmas books. The booksellers are shilling up a storm and the best of the year lists are [...]

By: BethAnn

BethAnn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:01 +0000

Since Connie Willis has been mentioned, I would be remiss is not recommending her Doomsday Book, which takes place during Christmas, 2048. According to the Amazon review, “The book, which won Hugo and Nebula Awards, draws upon Willis’ understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering and the indomitable will of the human spirit.” Oh, and it’s also about the Plague, capital P, and a flu outbreak.

By: congerjan

congerjan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:19:03 +0000

Christmas would not be the same if my daughter and I did not read “The Story of Holly and Ivy” by Rumer Godden.
http://www.amazon.com/Story-Holly-Ivy-Rumer-Godden/dp/0670062197/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258031880&sr=8-1

By: Book Group Buzz - Discussion of Book Clubs, Reading Lists, and Literary News - Booklist Online » Blog Archive » Bah, Humbug: Revisited

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:48:58 +0000

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By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:15:22 +0000

Nice article. It made me laugh as it reminded me of a book I'm reading called "Cancel Christmas"(author Rocco Leonard Martino). It's a satirical take on canceling Christmas and how it might be pursued through government by big business. I'm really enjoying it!

By: PiLibrarian

PiLibrarian — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:43:13 +0000

I have never tried to do a holiday fiction display, maybe because a part of me realized even without thinking too hard that it wouldn’t be a worthwhile effort. Nice to have the subconscious validated in your post.

What I have done (tho’ it’s not too helpful for reading group suggestions) is to do holiday displays of cookbooks and craft books — What Will You Eat? (emphasis on sustainable and whole foods, mindful eating, etc) and What Will You Give? (emphasis on handmade gifts) — we have books of each category that cover various food cultures and the three major December holidays.

By: Becker

Becker — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:16:48 +0000

My favorite holiday reading is All Seated On the Ground by Connie Willis, a gem of a novella involving aliens landing in Denver and Christmas carols.