Dec 21, 2025, 11:17 AM
A girl holds copies of Shannon Hale’s books at Folklore Bookshop in Midway on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Hale is the bestselling, award-winning author of 50 books for all ages, selling more than 15 million copies and translated into 25 languages. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Looking for a festive holiday read? You don’t have to look too far — there are plenty of authors with ties to Utah that have written some very merry Christmas books. From holiday romances to mysteries to illustrated children’s books, here are some books to get you in the Christmas spirit.
What’s cozier than a Regency Christmas?
Author Sarah M. Eden is known for her Regency-era romance novels — and she has several stories that are Christmas-themed.
Some of Eden’s Christmas novellas include:
One of the most prolific Utah-based authors of Christmas books is Richard Paul Evans.
Though he’s best known for his bestselling novel “The Christmas Box,” he has several series of holiday books, including:
If you’re looking for a Christmas book the whole family can enjoy, look no further than Shannon Hale’s latest entry in her “Kitty-Corn” series.
Newly published this year, with illustrations by Leuyen Pham, “Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn” is a festive story for readers of all ages.
“Home and Away” was Dean Hughes’ 102nd published book — but it was his very first Christmas book, Deseret News reported in 2015. Taking place during World War II, the novel is partially set in Ogden, Utah, and was inspired by some of Hughes’ own experiences.
From Regency romance to cozy mystery, Josi S. Kilpack has a range of holiday stories for readers to enjoy, including:
Like Gerald N. Lund’s better-known “Work and the Glory” series, “Lieutenant Terry’s Christmas Fudge” is also a work of historical fiction — but this time it’s set during World War II rather than the pioneer era.
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