Henry Carter Hull

Presents the story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Together they discover the first gift of Christmas and learn what Christmas is really all about.

Jon and Julie Radcliff have become so caught up in their careers and obligations that they have neglected their love for one another, but a Christmas holiday at Oak River Plantation in Virginia casts a magical spell that helps them rebuild their marriage and family.

"This collection of new and classic Christmas literature includes stories by Herman Hesse, Joseph Roth, The Brothers Grimm, and many others. This collection brings together traditional and contemporary holiday stories from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. You'll find classic works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heinrich Heine, Rainer Maria Rilke, Thomas Mann and Arthur Schnitzler, as well as more recent tales by writers like Heinrich Böll, Peter...

Emma Collins has always believed that the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who love fruitcake and those who don't. She's firmly in the second category, so it's ironic that her first major assignment for the Puyallup, Washington, Examiner is a series of articles about…fruitcake. At least it's a step up from writing obituaries.Her task is to interview the finalists in a fruitcake recipe contest, and that means traveling around the state....

"From icicles clinging to roofs and houses strung with colorful lights to visiting Santa and hunting for the perfect tree, this classic-in-the-making celebrates all of the holiday's excitement. Evoking both winter's changes to the world outside and well-loved traditions taking place within, here is a story to encourage readers to curl up with their loved ones and bask in the magic of the Christmas season. A lyrical invitation to watch for signs of...

Follows the lives of seven London residents in the week before Christmas in 2007, including a hedge fund manager in his attempt to further his career, a professional football player from Poland, a pothead schoolboy with an addiction to reality television, a Tube train driver, and others.

"Experience the warmth and wonder of Christmas through the masterful storytelling of some of the greatest literary minds. Eleven classic stories capture the enduring appeal of the Christmas tradition"--

Rich with candlelit memories of another time, these old-fashioned works from classic authors invite you to a feast of Christmas nostalgia. Stories and poetry have been part of the Christmas season for generations, reminding us that the heart of the holiday never changes. A Vintage Christmas is a unique collection of lesser-known Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries. Discover the charming story from L. M....