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December 8, 2025 • Fresh Air's book critic says her picks tilt a bit to nonfiction, but the novels that made the cut redress the imbalance by their sweep and intensity. Karen Russell's The Antidote ...

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One of my favorite holiday traditions is getting comfy, grabbing my favorite holiday drink and treat, and settling down with a stack of the best Christmas novels, new and old. Is there anything cozier ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. It's December, which means there's no better activity than curling up by a ...