Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Which other authors do you enjoy? Discuss them here.
User avatar
pete9012S
Posts: 17649
Joined: 24 Jan 2010, 15:32
Favourite book/series: Five On A Treasure Island
Favourite character: Frederick Algernon Trotteville
Location: UK

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by pete9012S »

Robert Houghton wrote:That's the book I mentioned which has 'A Week Before Christmas' in it. :-)
yes,thanks Robert.I didn't know how to insert two quotes,but you did mention it.
Is it a modern version of The Christmas Book with the same contents?
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
- The Christmas Tree Aeroplane -

Society Member
User avatar
Moonraker
Posts: 22440
Joined: 31 Jan 2005, 19:15
Location: Wiltshire, England
Contact:

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by Moonraker »

John Pickup wrote:Not a short story but a great Christmas winter read is Strangers At Snowfell by Malcolm Saville.
A brilliant book - one of my all-time favourites.
Society Member
User avatar
pete9012S
Posts: 17649
Joined: 24 Jan 2010, 15:32
Favourite book/series: Five On A Treasure Island
Favourite character: Frederick Algernon Trotteville
Location: UK

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by pete9012S »

Moonraker wrote:Image
A brilliant book - one of my all-time favourites.
Groovy avatar Nigel.
I can recognize Julie of course,on the far right,and Morgan.But I wonder who the other three are surrounding you?? :wink:
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
- The Christmas Tree Aeroplane -

Society Member
Nair Snehalatha
Posts: 1262
Joined: 17 Aug 2013, 12:36

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by Nair Snehalatha »

Enid Blyton's --The Christmas Book is my favourite read for Christmas-- also ''Birds of our gardens'' -- Enid Blyton's lovely story about two children gone to stay with their uncle and aunt in the country--- and Christmas ofcourse. :) :) :)
sixret
Posts: 4130
Joined: 16 Aug 2006, 14:25
Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers,Mr.Twiddle,Barney R
Favourite character: Mr.Twiddle,Fatty,Saucepan,Snubby

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by sixret »

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)

Edited by: Otto Penzler
Pages: 672 pages
Look Inside to know the list of the stories and authors.

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Mysteri ... Y2GQJRTEHH" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Image

I also recommend you to buy:


The Black Lizard Big Book of Locked-Room Mysteries (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Original)

Edited by: Otto Penzler
Pages: 960 pages
Look inside to know the list of the stories and authors.

http://www.amazon.com/Lizard-Locked-Roo ... WVGCSB6APJ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Image
sixret
Posts: 4130
Joined: 16 Aug 2006, 14:25
Favourite book/series: Five Find-Outers,Mr.Twiddle,Barney R
Favourite character: Mr.Twiddle,Fatty,Saucepan,Snubby

Re: Christmas/Wintry Short Stories?

Post by sixret »

The same thread:

http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... are#p84390" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Post Reply