Christmas shopping is just around the corner, especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up. Here’s some pure literature I highly recommend for each person you’re buying a Christmas gift for. If all my friends and family were readers, these are the books I would buy them as Christmas gifts. You’ll notice the books I wrote, the Dawn Chandler Series, are listed here. They actually happen to be on sale now through Christmas!
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Books to Buy Your Loved Ones for Christmas
Children’s Story Book (ages 1-8)
Our Friendly Farmhouse by Melissa Ferguson
- homestead
- sweet loving family
- lots of animals
- based on a true story
- encourages a love for the outdoors
Children’s Chapter Books (ages 8-12)
Dawn Chandler by Eliza Noel (me 😉 )
- small town setting
- learning Biblical contentment in the midst of a move
- good family relationships
- homeschooled and large family MC’s
- MC who is not crush-obsessed
Dawn and the Letters by Eliza Noel
- bit of a mystery
- the Biblical lesson of learning to love your enemies
- kids doing farm chores
- all the other things listed about the first book
Books for Teens
Riley + Sam by Ashley Schaller (for girls)
- summer setting
- undercover popstar
- fun little kid and dog characters
- friends-to-lovers (but nothing more than a light kiss)
- learning to grieve
Mammoth by Brian Mcbride (for boys)
- vibes similar to Indiana Jones, The Hardy Boys, and The Outsiders
- beautiful PNW setting
- found family
- lighthouse
- a mysterious death
Books for Adults
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh
- happy feel-good rom-com
- A Man Called Otto vibes
- comedic
- lighthearted
Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson
- light-hearted murder mystery
- pre-orders only (it’ll be published in February)
- similar to Murder on the Orient Express and Knives Out
- intriguing mystery with a touch of cute romance
- very protective male MC
- lots of author characters
Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
- Regency Romance
- Jane Austen references
- humorous situations
- cute kids
- ballroom socializing
Trim Healthy Wisdom by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison
- Health Resource
- 950 pages of nutritional wisdom
- helpful chapter summaries
- insights on weight challenges in different hormonal seasons
- well-rounded healthy eating
- this is the book I read to study for a health coaching test I’m hoping to take next year!
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
- Parenting/Apologetics Resource
- written in a way that’s full of grace and truth
- super helpful insight into cultural lies
- discussion questions
Holy Hygge by Jamie Erickson
- Hospitality
- practical tips for hospitality
- principles from the Bible
- delightful read
What books will you be giving as gifts this year? Have you read any of these? Follow my instagram or signup for my email list for more book recommendations!
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