Halloween’s over, so Christmas has begun, right? Wrong! How can we skip over Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving offers a time to give thanks and reflect on our lives and luxuries. If you’re looking for some reads during this cozy November season, we’ve compiled a list of five exciting Thanksgiving books to have on your radar.
While it’s rare to find a good Thanksgiving-themed book, we hope this list will get you ready for Turkey Day. Don’t forget to spread Thanksgiving cheer, remember what you’re grateful for, and gorge on Thanksgiving sides while you read.
Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party
Even as a nonfiction book, this true story is cozy and adventurous. Following a group of Victorians in the 1800s, this book discusses the discovery of the dinosaurs. One night, a 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts stumbles across fossilized footprints the size of dinner plates, and the story unwinds from there.
A Man Called Ove
A Man Called Ove, the international bestseller and novel that inspired the movie A Man Called Otto, is the perfect tale to inspire gratitude. This novel follows Ove, an old curmudgeon, after a sweet young family moves into his neighborhood. It is the perfect uplifting book for this holiday season.
Intermezzo
Truly any Sally Rooney book is warm enough for Thanksgiving season, but as far as new releases, Intermezzo is the perfect big-brained book for the end of autumn. The family dynamics in this book will have you reflecting on your gratitude for the people in your own life!
Turkey Day Murder
If you’re looking for a late fall spook, many murder mystery novels take place on Thanksgiving—including Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier. Set in the cozy fictional town of Tinker's Cove, Maine, Lucy Smith's Thanksgiving plans are thrown for a loop when fellow Tinker's Cove resident Carl Nolan is murdered. Amid pie baking and football games, Lucy takes on the challenge of solving Carl's murder.
The Thanksgiving Day Murder
The Thanksgiving Day Murder is another classic, old-timey murder mystery to add to your holiday reading list. The novel follows former nun Christine Bennett as she tries to solve the murder of Natalie Gordon, who disappeared at the Thanksgiving Day Parade. With little information about Natalie's past, Christine's investigation proves challenging, taking readers on a chilling journey full of unexpected twists.
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