The Flying Brownie: 100 Recipes for Homemade Treats that Pack Easily, Ship Fresh, and Taste Great
By Shirley Fan
Bake some homemade joy to share with friends and family who can’t make it home for the holidays. Author Shirley Fan provides a brief overview of the history of care packages, along with information on the best ways to pack and ship edible gifts. Recipes are included.
The Holiday Kosher Baker: Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts
By Paula Shoyer
You don’t have to be a kosher baker to enjoy this book by Paris-trained pastry chef Paula Shoyer. It features updated dishes for the full calendar of Jewish holidays. Recipes include nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-sugar treats.
The Wolves of Midwinter: The Wolf Gift Chronicles
By Anne Rice
It’s no secret that the holidays can be stressful. Ever feel like escaping into a fantasy world? Is a pack of werewolves preparing for a Midwinter Festival enough of a change from holidays with the relatives? Rice is the author of the popular series The Vampire Chronicles. This is the second book in her best-selling Wolf Gift Chronicles series.
The Goldfinch
By Donna Tartt
Looking for an engrossing long winter’s read? Donna Tartt’s first book in 10 years weighs in at nearly 800 pages, but don’t be daunted. The writing is lovely and deep as a snowdrift. Just plow right in.
