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Are you an avid reader? A writer? Or just a fan of all things book-related? The Wake Tech Libraries Book Report is here to help you find your next favorite book, keep you updated on all book-related news, and help form a sense of community among the book lovers of Wake Tech.

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Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
ISBN: 9780451479921
Publication Date: 2018
Have your book and eat it, too, with this clever collection of classics featuring delicious recipes from celebrity chefs. In this edition of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, plan your perfect Christmas feast with a carefully curated menu of celebrity chef's favorite holiday dishes, from succulent baked ham to smashed root vegetables. And top it all off with fruitcake cookies and pecan pie. Celebrate the holiday with a good meal and a good book!
Hanukkah in America by Dianne Ashton
ISBN: 9780814707395
Publication Date: 2013
Explores the ways American Jews have reshaped Hanukkah traditions across the country In New Orleans, Hanukkah means decorating your door with a menorah made of hominy grits. Latkes in Texas are seasoned with cilantro and cayenne pepper. Children in Cincinnati sing Hanukkah songs and eat oranges and ice cream. While each tradition springs from its own unique set of cultural references, what ties them together is that they all celebrate a holiday that is different in America than it is any place else. For the past two hundred years, American Jews have been transforming the ancient holiday of Hanukkah from a simple occasion into something grand.
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
ISBN: 9781982163631
Publication Date: 2020
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in In a Holidaze, the quintessential holiday romantic novel by Christina Lauren, the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners.
The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook by Isa Moskowitz
ISBN: 9780316221894
Publication Date: 2016
You'll find menus for any situation (from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Cinco de Mayo and the Super Bowl) and a wealth of crowd-pleasing recipes like Buffalo Cauliflower, Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup, Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Almond Crusted French Toast, Irish Creme Whoopie Pies, and more.
This Winter by Alice Oseman
ISBN: 9781338885132
Publication Date: 2023
A very special Heartstopper story set over a challenging holiday season... Reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season.
Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton; Tiffany D. Jackson; Nic Stone; Angie Thomas; Ashley Woodfolk; Nicola Yoon
ISBN: 9780063088146
Publication Date: 2022
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance--by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm?
A Yuletide Universe by Brian M. Thomsen
ISBN: 9780446691871
Publication Date: 2003
Get yourself into the Christmas spirit with this powerhouse collection of Christmas stories from some of the world's greatest writers. The contributors to this Christmas anthology include well-known writers with strong fan followings such as Bram Stoker; Hugo Award-winning author of American Gods, Neil Gaiman; Hugo Award winner, Connie Willis; Anne McCaffrey; Harlan Ellison; Clive Barker; and many others. Curl up in front of a fireplace with this memorable anthology of 16 short stories. Hot cocoa is also recommended.

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