Christmas light-ups, skating at Bear Mountain, gift and craft fairs. On the West Shore, we can usually only dream of a white Christmas, but we make up for it with festive community events and displays that make the season bright.
After a night out of yuletide merriment, cozy up by the fireplace with these recommended reads, sure to bring you comfort and joy this holiday season.
Titles for Adults
B次元官网网址� Hercule PoirotB次元官网网址檚 Christmas by Agatha Christie -- ItB次元官网网址檚 Christmas Eve and the head of the Lee family is found dead in his room. Detective Poirot is on the case and has no shortage of suspects in this classic mystery, set amidst the tinsel and trimmings of the holidays.
B次元官网网址� Rumpole at Christmas by John Mortimer -- These seven funny, festive stories show how the criminal fraternity rarely takes a day off B次元官网网址� even during the holidays. Barrister Horace RumpoleB次元官网网址檚 adventures are especially comical with Christmas as the backdrop.
B次元官网网址� Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson -- This book in the Alex Cross series is a fast-paced, non-stop, action-packed book. ItB次元官网网址檚 Christmas Eve, and Cross and family are hanging ornaments when he gets a call: thereB次元官网网址檚 a hostage situation involving a high profile lawyer.
B次元官网网址� A Christmas Promise: A Cape Light Novel by Katherine Spencer and Thomas Kinkade -- Artist Thomas Kinkade, known for his warm and cozy paintings of quaint cottages and evocative landscapes, co-authors this story of two people from different backgrounds who literally collide in a little town. Will this unexpected encounter be the beginning of a new friendship?
Titles for Children
B次元官网网址� The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton -- This story is a cute take on the traditional Itsy Bitsy Spider rhyme in board book format. Next, you can try The Itsy Bitsy Reindeer. Recommended age 2 to 4.
B次元官网网址� Merry Christmas, Squirrels! by Nancy Rose -- Fabulous photographs of wild squirrels in hand-crafted holiday scenes accompany the story of Mr. Peanuts and Cousin SquirrelB次元官网网址檚 Christmas together. A treat for kids and adults. Age 3 and up.
B次元官网网址� Santa Claus: The Magical World of Father Christmas by Rod Green -- This beautifully illustrated picture book whisks children away to the North Pole and lets them in on the little secrets that make every Christmas magical. Ages 6 to 10
B次元官网网址� Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anne Dewdney -- Decorating, baking, shopping, wrapping B次元官网网址� thereB次元官网网址檚 so much to do before Christmas Day is finally here. Llama Llama learns the importance of the holiday as he checks items off the holiday to do list. This fun Christmas story is told in rhyme. Age 3 to 5.
B次元官网网址� Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin -- Oh no! Santa is sick. Will Pete the Cat be able to help? This modern, rockinB次元官网网址� re-telling of The Night Before Christmas shows how cool it is to do your best in the spirit of Christmas. Age 3 and up.
For more information on the Greater Victoria Public LibraryB次元官网网址檚 collections, visit or stop in to one of the local branches on the West Shore: Juan de Fuca at 1759 Island Hwy. in Colwood, Goudy at 119-755 Goldstream Ave. in Langford or the new Langford Heritage Branch at 102-1314 Lakepoint Way behind the Westhills Y.
