{"id":1002,"date":"2019-12-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/heres-list-books-get-you-through-holidays-2\/"},"modified":"2019-12-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T00:00:00","slug":"heres-list-books-get-you-through-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/heres-list-books-get-you-through-holidays-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s A List Of Books To Get You Through The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, Netflix just doesn\u2019t cut it. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re over the persistent screen headache but desperately in need of something to occupy your time over Christmas, we got you covered with these fine reads.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing quite like the beginning of a new book journey\u2026 so in advance, you\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n

1. Northern Lights by Philip Pullman <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Before HBO\u2019s new blockbuster TV series \u2018His Dark Materials\u2019 hit the small screen, the incredible story was on paper. Northern Lights is the first installment in the Dark Materials trilogy, and follows the journey of Lyra Belacqua, in search of her missing friend and her imprisoned uncle, who has been conducting experiments with a mysterious substance. You\u2019ll have to read it to find out the rest\u2026<\/p>\n

2. Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton <\/strong><\/p>\n

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A story of brotherhood, prison, drug dealers, true love and the most unlikely of friendships (it\u2019s a lot, we know), Boy Swallows Universe is a heartbreaking, joyous and exhilarating novel. This book is the winner of the 2019 ABIA Book of the Year\u2026 so it\u2019s obviously quite good.<\/p>\n

3. You Don\u2019t Know Me by Sara Foster <\/strong><\/p>\n

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A mystery novel! You Don\u2019t Know Me is an absolute thriller about the burden of shame, and questions what the truth is really worth. Also, what happened to Lizzie Burdett?! Gripping characters and the compelling mystery make this read seriously impossible to put down. Perfect for squirrelling away.<\/p>\n

4. 19th Christmas by James Patterson <\/strong><\/p>\n

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We may be biased when we say that this list would not be complete without a James Patterson novel (huge fan, full disclosure). 19th Christmas reunites the Women\u2019s Murder Club to protect the streets of San Francisco\u2026 on Christmas. And if you like this one, there\u2019s literally 18 others you can read! A fitting addition, we must say.<\/p>\n

5. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern <\/strong><\/p>\n

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This novel is magical. It\u2019s also about magic. The Night Circus is set in 1886, where a mysterious travelling circus becomes an international sensation. Open only at night, constructed entirely in black and white, the Cirque des R\u00eaves delights all who wander its paths\u2026 also magicians, contortionists, cats, carousels. The Night Circus will genuinely make you believe in magic.<\/p>\n

6. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jodi Picoult may very well be one of the most emotive authors of our time. Small Great Things will make you laugh, think, and cry\u2026 a lot. This novel tackles race, privilege, justice, discrimination and compassion – and doesn\u2019t absolve. It\u2019s so important, and we truly hope you read this one.<\/p>\n

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