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A Christmas Collection by William John Locke, Elizabeth Gaskell, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Selma Lagerlöf

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hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-paced

3.5

This small collection of Christmas short stories is a quick read. I was already familiar with a couple of the stories, but still found some new ones to enjoy. I especially loved “Christmas Storms and Sunshine” by Elizabeth Gaskell. 
Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

Greenery Street by Denis Mackail

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced

5.0

The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray

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adventurous funny mysterious
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5