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The best new Christmas fiction books, including mysteries, romances and novels, of 2020

The Best New Christmas Fiction this 2020 Holiday Season

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

It’s that time of year! Time for Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Netflix Christmas holiday movies. And time for the best new Christmas novels, mysteries and romances to read for the 2020 holiday season, for everyone who loves fiction and books with a Christmas theme. We’ve rounded up the best new releases, almost all of which will be available before the end of October this year. And you can also check out the 2019 releases, most of which are now in paperback. Happy holiday reading!

Bombas sock company is the Sparkler of the month being celebrated for good deeds for December

Celebrating Good Deeds: the December Sparkler of the Month

Published by Jillian Tangen

Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in December 2019.  And since this month is all about generosity and giving, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on a company helping those without shelter to stay warm. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the inspiring story of Bombas socks and company founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg, who have demonstrated the importance of something as simple as a pair of socks.

the best most beautiful desserts in Paris this year 2019

The Most Beautiful Christmas Desserts in Paris This Year

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Now that Christmas is getting even closer, another one of the marvelous elements of Paris at the holiday season is the arrival of the most beautiful Christmas desserts. Every year, the best bakers dazzle us anew with their holiday creations: show-stopping Christmas cakes, bûches de Nöel and more appear across Paris. If you’re in the City of Light and in search of a stunning pastry – whether you’re presenting it as a host or hostess gift or making it the centerpiece of your holiday party – here’s where to go for the most beautiful Christmas 2019 desserts and bûches de Noël in Paris.

the best gourmet Christmas desserts in the US this year 2019

The Most Beautiful 2019 Christmas Desserts in the U.S.

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Christmas and the winter holidays are fast approaching. As the big day gets closer, one of the most marvelous elements of the holiday season starts to emerge: the luscious cakes and pastries from the best bakers in the country. Which raises a pressing matter: where to find the best gourmet Christmas desserts in the US this year. Here are our top picks for the most beautiful cakes, bûches de nöel, cookies and more in the US for Christmas 2019.