Books like Politically correct holiday stories by James Finn Garner

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay follows 19‑year‑old Josef Kavalier, a Prague refugee who arrives in 1939 New York and partners with his cousin Sammy to create a comic‑book hero, the Escapist, while fighting fascism, navigating family, identity and the rapidly changing world of 20th‑century mass media.

David Sedaris’ Barrel Fever is a collection of sharp‑witted essays and short stories that satirise modern American life, from suburban DIY to the absurdities of fame and family.

A collection of Mark Twain’s tales featuring Tom Sawyer adventures abroad, detective work, and other humorous and adventurous stories set in varied locales.

Dinosaur vs. Santa: A Christmas Tale of Dino and Santa

When Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving, he returns from Hoboken carrying a 260‑pound chicken, sparking chaos and comedy in this children’s science‑fiction misadventure.

Twist on a holiday tale: the knows‑best Dumb Bunnies celebrate Easter with their uniquely funny and charming, albeit clueless, antics that bring giggles to young readers.

Amelia Bedelia fumbles her way into the school concert when she is sent to pick up the guest conductor, sparking a riot of laughter and chaos on the stage.

At the state fair, energetic Bink and artistic Gollie use teamwork to tackle contests, from a giant donut in Whack-a-Duck to a talent show, all while a fortune teller predicts their lifelong friendship.

A humorous collection of feminist‑led reimaginings of classic fairy tales, such as a Cinderella who rejects conventional beauty norms and a Three Little Pigs uprising against a domineering wolf.

When Virginia’s first snow in a century would bring holiday magic, the new mailman Jack Frost is the only one who can make it happen.

Four classic Amelia Bedelia short stories, complete with activities and recipes for fun family reading.

LITERARY STUDIES: GENERAL. There's nothing like the holidays. They bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in everyone. Luckily, Neil Pasricha is here to remind us that not only are the holidays great, but there's actually even more to celebrate than we realize. From Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, to other holidays throughout the year, such as Mother's Day and Thanksgiving, "The Book of (Holiday) Awesome" will show you why holidays are ... AWESOME. Making the first footprint in fresh snow When the in-laws leave Waking up and realizing it's Christmas Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover wrapping paper When they finally stop playing Christmas songs on the radio Knowing "Kwanzaa" is worth more Scrabble points than "Hanukkah" or "Christmas."

By day, Holly Hudson’s a story editor for Wifetime Network. By night, she’s the writer for the network’s very cheesy, very straight holiday romance series—Christmas in Evermore. Holly took the job to accomplish exactly one thing: a gay Christmas movie. She’s been shot down before, but things start to look up when Meredith Drake unexpectedly moves into the network’s holiday division. On the heels of a brief (but totally hot) fling, Holly and Meredith agree to keep things professional now that they’ll be working together. Especially since the network has a strict policy about workplace relationships. Instead, they vow to channel their passion into a pitch for the network’s first Christmas movie to feature two female leads. In this contemporary romance, Holly and Meredith work to make the Yuletide gayer while discovering that happy endings aren’t only for the movies.

Fruits Basket, 1 - A lighthearted comedy with heartwarming moments, from Natsuki Takaya's classic manga series that explores family dynamics and the challenges of teenage romance in an unpretentious style that appeals to both boys and girls alike.