The Best Books to Read During Twixmas

The days between Christmas and New Year tend to feel liberating, unlike other seasons. Schedules loosen up, the busyness of vacation fades, and suddenly there’s time to sit down with a book — real, unscheduled time. If you’re looking for a book to read during Twixmas, you’re probably looking for something really fun (imagine!) to read during this in-between period.

This is the moment when a book appears that is easily ingrained in your heart and difficult to let go of. It’s the kind of book that you can read at a leisurely pace or pick up while planning, without having to remember a cast of characters or a complicated plot. We need stories that are comforting but not boring, books that are thoughtful but not heavy, and that make the holidays feel fulfilling.

Featured image from Michelle Nash’s interview with Sanne Vloet.

Best books to read during Twimas

We have collected the best books for Twimas. Whether you’ve finished one book or several books, consider this your license to read for pleasure. I don’t think about anything else.

Cozy reading for those in between

These are the books I pick up when I want to get lost in it. These are voice-driven, observational, and deeply engaging, perfect for getting out of holiday mode and settling into a slower rhythm. Some are funny, some are edgy, some touch on heavy themes, but all are really fun ways to pass the time. Think of a couch, a blanket, and a few uninterrupted hours as good company.

Inspiring reading for a new start

These are the books you read when you want to think quietly, honestly, and without making a plan yet. They encourage perspective, not pressure, and offer ideas and stories to help you reflect on the past year and think about what you want more of in the year ahead. Thoughtful and grounded, these readings aren’t about self-improvement, they’re about clarity, allowing you to meet exactly where you are before something needs to change.

A comfortable novel that calms you down easily.

These are novels that I pick up when I want to enjoy them. It’s story-driven, character-driven, easy to get into, and designed to keep you entertained with every turn of the page. There’s no emotional drag or complicated timeline, just a satisfying story that feels like a pleasure to read rather than a project.

Enjoy reading to the fullest to end the year

These are books that demand and reward your attention. Immersive and emotionally rich, they bring a particularly satisfying feeling at the end of the year, completely drawing you into another world and way of thinking. Whether you read it quickly or savor it slowly, each chapter brings a sense of accomplishment and is perfect for finishing one chapter before moving on to the next.