![]() ![]() Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, recommended by Professor Ruth Gilligan, Professor in Creative WritingĪt just over a hundred pages, Claire Keegan’s fourth book is a small thing in and of itself. To read the recommendations in full, visit BBC Bitesize Festive Reads. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover a new favourite. So, pull up a chair and dig into some of these recommendations from our academics in the School of English, Drama and Creative Studies. The team at BBC Bitesize asked us to suggest some other books that are perfect for the festive season. But there are so many other books which encapsulate the spirit of Christmas or make for the perfect festive read. Every year there are fresh retellings on radio, stage and screen, with people reaching to the back of their bookshelves to dust off the Christmas classic and give it a re-read. ![]() And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that – traditions offer a sense of comforting familiarity, but sometimes the tropes and cliches can get a bit, well, boring.Ī Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is probably the most famous Christmas story ever – apart from the obvious. Every year, during the month of December, people do the same thing as they did the previous. Whether it is putting up the tree on the same day every year, having a special plan for December the 24 th or watching your favourite festive films on repeat. Published 14 December 2022 Andreea Radu/UnsplashĬhristmas, for many, is a time for tradition. ![]()
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