It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…and our reading lists are getting merry and bright!

The holiday season is the perfect time to curl up with a great book, and we've got plenty of Christmas reading inspiration for you!

In this festive episode of Baker Book House's Pages & People Podcast, we're sharing 14 Christmas reads that are sure to bring a little extra joy, wonder, and warmth to your holiday season.

From meaningful Advent reflections and heartwarming Christmas fiction to historical romances, family traditions, laugh-out-loud holiday mishaps, and beloved classics, there's something for every kind of reader.

We'll explore books like The King of Christmas by Todd R. Hains, Advent Unhurried by Micha Boyett, Tidings of Comfort and Joy by Mark M. Yarbrough, and The Christmas House by Beverly Lewis. We'll also unwrap festive fiction from favorite authors including Roseanna M. White, Melissa Ferguson, Sarah Sundin, Toni Shiloh, Michelle Griep, and more!

Whether you're looking for a meaningful Advent read, a cozy Christmas romance, a book to gift someone special, or simply your next holiday reading obsession, we've got plenty of ideas to add to your Christmas list.

So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and let the Christmas reading begin!

Books featured in this episode:

The King of Christmas — Todd R. Hains, illustrated by Natasha Kennedy
Advent Unhurried — Micha Boyett
Tidings of Comfort and Joy — Mark M. Yarbrough
The Christmas House — Beverly Lewis
Belle's Christmas Carol — Michelle Griep
The Last Noel Collection — Sarah Hamaker, Jayna Breigh, and Kimberley Woodhouse
The Beloved Christmas Quilt Collection — Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter, and Richelle Brunstetter
Twelve Days and Twelfth Night — Sarah Sundin
We Wish You a Messy Christmas — Melody Carlson
The Christmas Courier — Roseanna M. White
The Christmas Yes List — Melissa Ferguson
Matchmaking Christmas — Toni Shiloh
The Christmas Book Flood — Roseanna M. White
Little Women — Louisa May Alcott

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2026 Christmas Gift Guide: bakerbookhouse.com/blogs/journal/christmas-gift-guide-2026

What Christmas books are on your reading list this year? Let us know in the comments!

Happy reading and Merry Christmas from all of us at Baker Book House!

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What does the Bible say about angels, demons, the afterlife, spiritual gifts, and the unseen spiritual world? And can Christian fiction be spooky, mysterious, and full of suspense while still pointing readers toward faith?

On this episode of Pages & People from Baker Book House, we’re exploring a fascinating collection of Christian books that dive into biblical questions, supernatural mysteries, spiritual warfare, and spooky fiction. Whether you love digging into theology, exploring what Scripture says about the unseen realm, or curling up with a creepy-but-Christian novel, there’s something here for you!

BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE:

BIBLICAL QUESTIONS & THE AFTERLIFE

The 100 Most Asked Questions About God and the Bible by S. Michael Houdmann
The 100 Most Asked Questions About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife by S. Michael Houdmann
The 100 Most Asked Questions About Angels, Demons, and the Supernatural by S. Michael Houdmann

THE SUPERNATURAL, SPIRITUAL WARFARE & SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Divine Invasions by Dr. Robert Jeffress
Spiritual Gifts Are for Today by Craig S. Keener and Daniel Kolenda
Demons in the Ancient and Modern Worlds by Craig S. Keener and Joy L. Vaughn
The Unseen Realm: Expanded Edition by Michael S. Heiser

NATURE, FAITH & CREATION

Consider the Birds, edited by Callie Smith Grant

SPOOKY CHRISTIAN FICTION

The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jamie Jo Wright
The Souls of Lost Lake by Jamie Jo Wright
The Bookshop of 99 Doors by Jamie Jo Wright

From biblical questions about heaven and hell to angels, demons, and the supernatural, these books invite us to explore the mysteries of faith, the spiritual world, and the stories that stay with us long after we turn the last page.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ Explore these titles and more at Baker Book House.

If you love Christian books, biblical studies, theology, spiritual warfare, supernatural mysteries, or spooky Christian fiction, subscribe and join us for more Pages & People!

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Looking for your next literary escape? In this episode of the Pages & People podcast, the team at Baker Book House shares 7 of our absolute favorite recent comfort reads! From heartwarming small-town romances and cozy mysteries to life-giving nonfiction that brings peace to your daily routines, we have curated the perfect list to help you unwind, rest, and rediscover the joy of reading.

Whether you need a lighthearted fiction getaway or practical, soul-filling encouragement, grab a warm drink and join us for this comfort book chat!

BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

Fiction Comfort Reads:

Bookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon
Don't Upstage the Body by Naomi Stephens
All Booked Up by Melody Carlson
Even After This by Deborah Clack

Nonfiction Comfort Reads:

How to Love Your Morning by Jennifer Dukes Lee
The Sleep You're Longing For by Ken Wytsma
House Hushing by Myquillyn Smith

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