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Almost Like Christmas

Author : Joseph Heller

Publisher : Mulholland Books

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 31,34 MB

Release : 2016-12-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0316361151

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A masterful short story from the acclaimed author of Catch-22, about one long night of anticipation. In a small town in the American South, it is night in the middle of the twentieth century. Carter, a high-school teacher and football coach in the newly desegregated schools, is awaiting news of two of his students who have been in a serious altercation. Outside the building where Carter has kept his vigil, a crowd of townspeople have also gathered to keep watch. Carter must choose how much he wants to participate in the spectacle, and how much he can afford to keep his distance. "Almost Like Christmas" by Joseph Heller is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all!



A Christmas Memory

Author : Truman Capote

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 43,23 MB

Release : 2014-10-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0385392761

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A reminiscence of a Christmas shared by a seven-year-old boy and a sixtyish childlike woman, with enormous love and friendship between them.



Every Day Is Like Christmas... Almost

Author : Melanie Smith

Publisher : Page Publishing Inc

Page : 77 pages

File Size : 30,75 MB

Release : 2018-02-14

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1641380071

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Taken away from her birth mom at a very young age, Lucy wasn't quite sure what was in store for her. Visitors came by from time to time to look at her and her other puppy siblings, and she kept longing for what was on the other side of the big door. After one of her sisters was taken away in a little basket, she devised her plan of action. Finally, the day arrived when she would go to her forever home and embark on a whole new set of adventures. Her mind was always racing, and she began deciphering all of life's situations. A quick learner, she immediately started noting what merited treats. She decided that life is always better with treats-and a lap to cozy into. She was a handful when she was young, mischievous throughout most of her life, happy with the simplest gesture of affection, and maybe too smart for her own good. This is her tale of life, love, and challenges-challenges that almost claimed her life too soon. She has put paw to paper to share her life lessons in hopes that everyone can put what really matters into perspective.



Singin' & Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

Author : Maya Angelou

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 12,45 MB

Release : 2010-09-02

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0748122389

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A memoir about motherhood and music from the bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS 'A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' Barack Obama Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. In this her third marvellous volume, music and her son are the focus of Maya Angelou's life. She is on the edge of a new world: marriage, show business and a triumphant tour of Porgy and Bess. 'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY 'She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON



Turkey Claus

Author : Wendi Silvano

Publisher : Two Lions

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 14,49 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Christmas stories

ISBN : 9780761462392

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Book Description

Santa Claus finds a way to help Turkey avoid becoming Christmas dinner.



Small Things Like These

Author : Claire Keegan

Publisher : Grove Press

Page : 79 pages

File Size : 33,53 MB

Release : 2021-11-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0802158757

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Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize "A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.



Auggie Wren's Christmas Story

Author : Paul Auster

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company

Page : 33 pages

File Size : 28,11 MB

Release : 2014-05-13

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1466871008

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A timeless, utterly charming Christmas fable, beautifully illustrated and destined to become a classic When Paul Auster was asked by The New York Times to write a Christmas story for the Op-Ed page, the result, "Auggie Wren's Christmas Story," led to Auster's collaboration on a film adaptation, Smoke. Now the story has found yet another life in this enchanting illustrated edition with Argentine artist Isol. It begins with a writer's dilemma: he's been asked by The New York Times to write a story that will appear in the paper on Christmas morning. The writer agrees, but he has a problem: How to write an unsentimental Christmas story? He unburdens himself to his friend at his local cigar shop, a colorful character named Auggie Wren. "A Christmas story? Is that all?" Auggie counters. "If you buy me lunch, my friend, I'll tell you the best Christmas story you ever heard. And I guarantee every word of it is true." And an unconventional story it is, involving a lost wallet, a blind woman, and a Christmas dinner. Everything gets turned upside down. What's stealing? What's giving? What's a lie? What's the truth? It's vintage Auster, and pure pleasure: a truly unsentimental but completely affecting tale.



It's Christmas, David!

Author : David Shannon

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 38 pages

File Size : 35,22 MB

Release : 2016-09-27

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 133813776X

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The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.



A Lot Like Christmas

Author : Dawn Atkins

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 34,31 MB

Release : 2010-11-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1426875258

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A lump of coal landed in Sylvie Stark's stocking. Bad enough she's been passed over for promotion, now she learns her new boss is none other than her old love, Chase McCann. No matter. She refuses to let him distract her from her job. Easier said than done. The more office time they share, the harder it is to fight the undeniable attraction, and soon her long-ago wishes are coming true. But their clashes over the fate of the business threaten the festive spirit between them, and one of them could end up on the naughty list. Or maybe this Christmas she will get everything she wants. After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year.



It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Author : Andrew Wilson

Publisher : The Good Book Company

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 23,56 MB

Release : 2024-10-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1802540806

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Evangelistic book explaining why Jesus is the best thing about Christmas. What makes Christmas feel special for you? Fairy lights? Familiar Christmas movies? Seeing friends and family? There’s so much to love about Christmas, but what if you’re missing out on the best thing of all? In this engaging, thoughtful, and winsome book, Andrew Wilson takes us to the first Christmas to show that what can make our Christmases truly special is Jesus, the light of the world. Andrew Wilson explains how Jesus makes a difference to the darkness of this world—and how he can make a difference to our lives too. This short and warmly-written book is perfect for giving away to family, friends, and neighbors, as well as giving away at Christmas services and Christmas outreach events.



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