“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” — yes, the holiday season is just around the corner and our team couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with our community! Who doesn’t love cozying up with a warm blanket, a cup of tea, and a heart warming book, all while Christmas songs fill the air? Whether you’re binging a holiday read or getting lost in a feel-good movie, it’s the perfect time to embrace all things merry. This season is all about slowing down, savoring the little joys, and enjoying the warmth of the holidays! So grab a hot drink, and enjoy our Christmas guide

Now, if you’re a Christmas-obsessed person like me, I’ve got you covered with our Bookinfluencers Ultimate Christmas Guide.

CHRISTMAS GUIDE: BOOKS

There is truly nothing better than tuning out the world and getting lost in the perfect Christmas book. I always use this time of year to catch up on my reading goal and binge-read every holiday romance there is. So, now that the Christmas tree is up, the lights are twinkling, and Frank Sinatra is singing ‘Jingle Bells’, I am happy to share with you my recommendation list of 35 titles, perfect for a reading marathon.

If you’re in the mood for a sweet romance, A Match Made at Christmas or The Christmas Catch will have you falling in love head over heels. Looking for a story that celebrates found family and holiday magic? Season of Love and A Holly Jolly Diwali are perfect for that. And for those who love a bit of quirky fun (and spice!!!), Wreck the Halls and The Christmas Fix are guaranteed to make you blush. There is something for everyone on our Christmas guide.

• A Match Made at Christmas by Courtney Walsh (Second chance, small-town romance)
• You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky (Forced proximity, opposites attract, LGBTQ+)
• Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J. (Second chance, POC)
• Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake (Friends to lovers, LGBTQ+)
• A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson (Grumpy/sunshine, small-town romance, LGBTQ+, POC)
• 25 Reasons to Hate Christmas and Cowboys by Elle Thorpe (Enemies to lovers, opposites attract)
• The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish (House swap, found family, LGBTQ+)
• Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory (Royalty, POC)
• The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo (Opposites attract, workplace romance, POC)
• The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park (Enemies to lovers, saving family business, POC)
• Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert (Friends to lovers, POC)
• Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun (Fake dating, second chance, LGBTQ+)
• Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey (Enemies to lovers, holiday rivalry)
• The Christmas Catch by Clare Lydon (Friends to lovers, second chance, LGBTQ+)
• I’ll be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K Boone (Runaway bride, redemption)
• Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark (Friends to lovers, LGBTQ+)
• The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score (Single dad, workplace romance)
• Twelve Days of Gaymas by Harper Bliss (Friends to lovers, LGBTQ+)
• A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane (Small-town romance)
• A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli (Travel romance, self-discovery, POC)
• The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky (Opposites attract, holiday chaos, LGBTQ+)
• In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae (Second chance, small-town romance, LGBTQ+)
• The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sarah Raasch (Opposites attract, LGBTQ+)
• Last Christmas Crush by Mia Heintzelman (Second chance, POC)
• The Christmas Tree Farm by Lori Gilmore (Holiday retreat)
• Let Your Hearts Be Light by Fae Quin (Holiday magic, opposites attract, LGBTQ+)
• Flopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason June (Forced proximity, LGBTQ+)
• One Day in December by Josie Silver (Love at first sight)
• All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox (Celebrity romance, fake dating)
• The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox (Twin switch, small-town romance)
• Season of Love by Helena Greer (Holiday rescue, found family, LGBTQ+)
• So This is Christmas by Jenny Holiday (Workplace romance, opposites attract)
• Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey (Grumpy/sunshine, workplace romance)
• The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese (Enemies to lovers)
• Flipping for Christmas by Jason June (Enemies to lovers, LGBTQ+)

CHRISTMAS GUIDE MOVIES:

Is it really the holiday season without the staple Christmas movies?! Here is a recommendation list of 40+ holiday movies—everything from classic Christmas favourites we all know and love to newer releases that will become a future holiday tradition. Whether you’re spending the holidays with family, friends, or a loved one, there’s a perfect movie for every mood. And even if you’re curled up on the sofa by yourself, channeling the icon, the legend, the one and only- Bridget Jones.

There’s truly something for everyone! If you’re in the mood for heartwarming stories, try Meet Me Next Christmas or The Family Stone. For laugh-out-loud comedy, Holidate, Home Alone and Deck the Halls are always sure bets. And for a classic romance, Love Actually and The Holiday are my personal timeless favourites.

New Faves

• Love Hard (2021) – Netflix
• The Knight Before Christmas (2019) – Netflix
• A Christmas Prince (2017) – Netflix
• Holidate (2020) – Netflix
• The Princess Switch (2018) – Netflix
• Holiday Rush (2019) – Netflix
• Angel Falls Christmas (2021) – Amazon Prime Video
• Our Little Secret (2024) – Netflix

• Hot Frosty (2024) – Netflix
• Falling for Christmas (2022) – Netflix
• Meet Me Next Christmas (2023) – Netflix, Peacock
• Single All the Way (2021) – Netflix
• The Holiday Calendar (2018) – Netflix
• The Christmas Chronicles (2018) – Netflix
• Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023) – Netflix
• The Noel Diary (2022) – Netflix

• Last Christmas (2019) – Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+
• Noelle (2019) – Disney+
• Your Christmas or Mine? (2022) – Amazon Prime Video
• Chalet Girl (2011) – Amazon Prime Video
• The Holiday Sitter (2022) – Hallmark Movies Now
• Exmas (2023) – Amazon Prime Video
• Operation Christmas Drop (2020) – Netflix
• Something from Tiffany’s (2022) – Amazon Prime Video

THE CLASSICS

• Christmas with the Kranks (2004) – Amazon Prime Video
• Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) – Amazon Prime Video, Max
• Love Actually (2003) – Amazon Prime Video, Peacock
• Home Alone (1990) – Disney+
• Elf (2003) – Max, Starz
• The Holiday (2006) – Amazon Prime Video, Hulu
• The Santa Clause (1994) – Disney+
• Four Christmases (2008) – Amazon Prime Video, Max

• While You Were Sleeping (1995) – Disney+
• Serendipity (2001) – Hulu, Max
• Deck the Halls (2006) – Max
• A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) – Netflix
• It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) – Amazon Prime Video
• Little Women (2019) – Netflix, Max
• The Family Stone (2005) – Max
• Family Man (2005) – Netflix

For the little ones (or young at heart)

• Klaus (2019) – Netflix
• Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022) – Netflix
• Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) – Netflix
• The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Disney+
• The Polar Express (2004) – Max, Apple TV+
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – Peacock, Max
• A Christmas Story (1983) – Max
• A Christmas Carol (2009) – Disney+

We hope our Ultimate Christmas Guide brings you joy and laughter throughout the holiday season! We’d also love to hear about your special traditions or any recommendations you have, so feel free to share what’s caught your eye this year. Happy holidays from our team!