The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin

 

Fans of a musician I used to follow would often say, "She could sing the phone book and I'd listen." Because we loved her that much. That's how I feel about Lynn Austin, whatever she writes I know I'm going to love. She could write a Seuss-like book and I'd read it. She's just that good. Her books make me feel like I'm part of the story, I step in and enjoy my time away from reality.

The Wish Book Christmas is a nostalgic glimpse into Christmas 1950's style. It takes the reader back to two loved characters from a previous novel, expands their story (which is a gift to the readers!) and gives us Christmas through the eyes of a child. How often do we wish an author would give us more to a story? Lynn does this and does it well. It can be read as a stand-alone too, because she does a good job of incorporating the back story. 

This hardcover book is a petite-size novella. Easy to read in just a few hours, but you'll want to savor it because every scene is delicious to the senses. It is a daily look at a countdown to Christmas, where decisions are being made, love blooms, forgiveness finds a home, and laughter mingles with tears. A perfect seasonal read that will bring back feelings of past Christmases. 

Published by Tyndale, this is one you will want to grab. 

For more about Lynn Austin, visit her website here. You can also connect with her on Facebook.