Christmas Jars
by Jason F. WrightThe short tale of a woman so caught up in her quest to write the perfect story and become the best journalist, that she almost misses the delights of giving when she meets a family with a very unique Christmas tradition.
I know lots of people loved this book, but I found it a little bit too cheesy for me. I honestly groaned a few times at the most predictable and corny parts. The idea behind Christmas jars and giving was really lovely, but I simply found all the writing and story around it to be too much for me.
Secrets of a Christmas Box
by Steven Horby (review copy provided by publisher)When Larry, a snowman ornament, wakes up on the Christmas tree and can't find his brother, he sets off with his friends on a dangerous mission to find him. But, they may uncover a dreadful secret that changes all their lives.
I really struggled to even finish this one. The writing was very trite, with over-simplified wording and extremely aggravating punctuation (the ellipses really got to me). The story might make a cute little read-aloud to very young children, but I didn't really enjoy any of it.
What are some of your favorite Christmas books?
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I'm not a huge fan of Christmas books, and we have a pile that I've never read. They all seem overly cheesy and emotionally manipulating... or something.
ReplyDeleteI didn't read any Christmas books this year, at least not adult ones. I agree with Suey - almost all of them are cheesy and overly sentimental (esp. CHRISTMAS JAR - ugh). I do enjoy kids' Christmas books, though - HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, POLAR EXPRESS, 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, etc.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great holiday!
Oh man. Christmas Jar is sitting here waiting for me to read for a book club. :(
ReplyDeleteI didn't read any Christmas books this year... other than picture books with my kids.
I didn't read any Christmas books this year for that same reason - too silly! Oh well better luck next year!
ReplyDeleteSuey, I have to agree with you. I haven't read any good ones yet that didn't try to be too cheesy.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I think I'll stick with picture books from now on. :)
Britt, I read it for book group too. At least it's short.
Amused, as for these two, you didn't miss out on anything :)