A New York Times Book Review 100 Notable Books of 2017
"Nowhere is [Winterson's] faith in the transporting power of
storytelling more on display than in her new book, Christmas Days . .
. dark, otherworldly and (trademark Winterson) wickedly funny . . .
[a] holiday treasure . . . to be pulled out on a December night,
fireside, and read aloud." --New York Times Book Review
"If you crave the mystery, the family rituals, and the special victuals
of Christmastime, you'll savor . . . bold, revelatory feminist writer
Jeanette Winterson's Christmas Days." --Elle
Jeanette Winterson brings together twelve of her brilliantly
imaginative, funny and bold Christmas stories, linked by personal
memories and twelve delicious recipes for the Twelve Days of Christmas.
From jovial spirits to a donkey with a golden nose, a haunted house to a
SnowMama, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and
spooky wonder of Christmas. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill,
mystery, and a little bit of magic courtesy of one of our most fearless
and accomplished writers.
"Winterson has presented us with unexpected holiday cheer . . .
perfect for stuffing the stockings of your eccentric relatives . . . The
magical tales are all exuberant." --Washington Post
"Funny, spooky stories for the Christmas season." --Los Angeles Times
"A feast of stories . . . Winterson has wrapped up a holiday present
between two covers." --NPR
