Rachael 's Book'd Lists

Hey Baby, It's Christmas All Over Again

Created by Rachael - Updated on April 13^th 2023

Christmas isn't just a time of year. It's a feeling. It's a story we get to live in, a movie we watch that changes the air around us for the better.

The Christmas box

Evans, Richard Paul.

From the Publisher

An inspirational Christian tale of a dying woman who convinces a busy shopkeeper in Utah to devote more time to his family because their love is God's greatest gift. Includes new introduction by the author.

My Thoughts

Every so often a new classic of the season arrives. This slender volume gets my world-weary heart in the Christmas spirit.

Hogfather

Pratchett, Terry.

From the Publisher

Who would want to harm Discworld's most beloved icon? Very few things are held sacred in this twisted, corrupt, heartless -- and oddly familiar -- universe, but the Hogfather is one of them. Yet here it is, Hogswatchnight, that most joyous and acquisitive of times, and the jolly old, red-suited gift-giver has vanished without a trace. And there's something shady going on involving an uncommonly psychotic member of the Assassins' Guild and certain representatives of Ankh-Morpork's rather...

My Thoughts

When Death takes over as the Santa Claus of the Disc, he needs his granddaughter Susan's help to keep the world as they know it from falling apart. And you thought your Christmas was stressful.

The Muppet Christmas carol

From the Publisher

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four ghosts. Anniversary edition.

My Thoughts

A holiday classic for young and old with Marley and Marley, Charles Dickens, and Rizzo the Rat. Is it really Christmas without "A Christmas Carol?"

Miracle on 34th Street

From the Publisher

The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, and ample belly, and a snowy bread is hired as Macy's department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit; except for his boss, Doris Walker, who's raising her daughter to not believe in Santa. But when Kringle is declared insane, and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test.

My Thoughts

A bearded gentleman steps in after a drunken Santa gets fired. The classic and still best version of this film, it just gets everything right.

The nightmare before Christmas

From the Publisher

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, gets bored and kidnaps Santa after he learns of the wonder of Christmas. Digitally restored and remastered.

My Thoughts

Whether you consider it a Christmas movie, a Halloween movie, or just a movie you love to watch, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has just the right mix of merry, scary, and out of the ordinary.

How the Grinch stole Christmas!

From the Publisher

The grouchy Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville, but the Whos teach him the true meaning of Christmas instead.

My Thoughts

Nothing says Christmas like a story of redemption.

Little women

From the Publisher

Story about the March family of four daughters and a strong mother (Sarandon) who, because her husband is away serving in the Army during the Civil War, must raise her "little women" on her own. The daughters include: spirited Jo (Ryder) who longs for a career as a writer; beautiful and conservative older sister Meg (Alvarado); fragile Beth (Danes); and the romantic Amy (Dunst/Mathis). Through the years, as they become women, the sisters share their most cherished and painful moments of...

My Thoughts

Every generation has it's "Little Women," and this is mine. There are other good ones but this one, which starts like the book at Christmas time, will always be my favorite.