11 Books to Read if You're Alone for the Holidays This Year

For many, the holidays can mean spending time with friends and family, exchanging gifts, maybe even a winter getaway to a tropical paradise (one can dream). For others—especially those who might be whiling away these early winter months alone—the holidays can be gloomy and blue. Yet this very solitude also makes for a great opportunity to catch up on some incredible reading. If you’re by yourself this holiday season, we’ve put together a list of books to keep you entertained this holiday season—and hopefully make you feel just a little bit less alone.