Every Day is Christmas is a retelling of the Christmas Carol. In this telling, Alexis Taylor is shrewd money manager and a proud workaholic who “humbugs” Christmas and love. The only holiday tradition Alexis embraces is always breaking up with her boyfriends right before Christmas. Her parents were killed in a car accident on Christmas Eve and her life irrevocably changed that night. She has no friends, only employees who she treats badly, demanding they work on Christmas day. That night, she gets a visit from her mother, who shares her Christmas past and present with her. Alexis is devastated to have to relive the night of her parent's accident. Her father shows her Christmas future which rocks her to her core. The next day, she goes back and apologizes to some people who she owes a big one to, as well as making it up to her employees.

This was a predictable Christmas story about second chances, making the right decisions, and reconciling with some people that you have hurt. I enjoyed the twist that had the Scrooge character played by a successful woman. When I mentioned earlier that she has no friends, there is one. Her driver, Justin, has had her back for years, and I knew that he had feelings for her early on in the book. So, there is a bit of a romantic twist as well. It was a quick read that was enjoyable. After reading it, I watched the movie that the book was based on. Yes, Karen Scaler wrote the movie first, then she wrote the book. Of course the book was a bit more detailed, but the main plot points were the same. If you enjoy the Christmas Carol and are looking for something a bit different, then Every Day is Christmas might just be for you.

A re-imagined take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", what is not to love about this book? I always look forward to a new Christmas story by Karen Schaler and this one doesn't fail to deliver what I look for in a good, heartwarming Christmas story. I also loved the bonus recipes!

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC of this title to review and to get me in the holiday spirit!

If Ebenezer Scrooge had a Pinterest-perfect apartment and ran a multimillion-dollar business, you’d get Alexis Taylor—the queen of efficiency, spreadsheets, and a strict no holiday cheer policy. Christmas is just another day at the office for her—until fate (and a well-timed meet-cute) drags her to a small-town holiday wonderland where everyone is aggressively merry. Suddenly, Alexis is knee-deep in gingerbread house competitions, tree lighting ceremonies, and heartfelt lessons about the true meaning of Christmas. It’s giving "A Christmas Carol" meets "Sweet Home Alabama", but with even more twinkle lights and a romance that practically begs for a movie adaptation.

Schaler knows exactly what she’s doing when it comes to crafting cozy holiday escapism, and she does it well. The town? Picture-perfect. The holiday magic? Plentiful. The romance? As sweet as a sugar cookie, even if the love story leans more predictable than surprising. While Alexis’ transformation from holiday grump to festive believer happens at warp speed (seriously, it’s like she went from bah humbug to fa-la-la fabulous overnight), it still feels satisfying—because sometimes, you just want a feel-good, marshmallow-soft story that delivers all the festive vibes. The side characters are pure small-town holiday gold, though some teeter on caricature territory with their over-the-top Christmas enthusiasm.

So, is this a revolutionary take on holiday romance? Not really. But at four stars, it does deliver the perfect mix of charm, Christmas magic, and small-town coziness. This book practically begs to be read while wearing fuzzy socks and drinking something warm (bonus points if it has whipped cream). If your holiday season isn’t complete without a little Hallmark-esque charm, this one belongs on your shelf.

This was a really well done retelling of A Christmas Carol in a Hallmark style. It's the perfect cosy read to get you feeling warm for the Christmas season.

one of my favourite authors and especially at christmas.
These books are the kind that you need to clear your schedule and get inside the book with the author and submerge yourself.

Every Day is Christmas is the Hallmark version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol is such a classic story and I feel like this retelling of that was very well done! This is based on a movie written by the same author, and I really would like to watch the movie and see how it compares to the book. I believe this is one that could really hold up well against the story. It's the perfect book to help get you into the Christmas spirit!

I actually really enjoyed this and can’t wait to see the film version. My heart sank when I read the author’s intro note at the thought of *another.* Christmas Carol retelling but it’s actually done very cleverly and the modernisation and adaptions the author has made work very well and it comes across feeling fresh and innovative rather than shoehorned in.

Another heartwarming book by Karen Schaler! A must read! Check out all the books that she has written covering the joy of Christmas!! Good all rounder

This book was a beautiful breath of fresh air and a cosy Christmas book that will get you in the holiday spirit!

Great Christmas book by a great author. I loved the setting and the pace of the story. A lovely festive tale based on the timeless Christmas Carol and teaching all the same lessons

A perfect festive read full of cozy charm and well rounded characters. Grab a. Hot chocolate and a blanket and snuggle in for this winter treat.

This book is adorable and a great Christmas read. Be prepared to need tissues this book warms your heart to the spirit of Christmas

what a brilliant book to read same lines as christmas carol but a rude awakening for alexis as her journey begins through her life giving happiness and sorrow with a tear along the way for everybody concerned never read a book so quick in a long time

Great Christmas book by a great author. I loved the setting and the pace of the story. Will definitely check other books by this author.

Every Day Is Christmas is sort of a retelling of the Dicken's classic, "A Christmas Carol" which reminds us how important that family is in the grand scheme of things. I found this to be a heartwarming read, and would suggest it to others.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, I am leaving this review voluntarily and the opinion expressed here are my own.

A lovely festive tale based on the timeless Christmas Carol and teaching all the same lessons. Brilliant to get you feeling all christmassy.

A sweet Christmas story to add to the repertoire of Hallmark-like plot lines. We can all use a little reminder that a do-over is possible.

I rarely tear up over a book, but this one got to me. The story is very predictable, but it's merry and heartwarming, especially toward the end. It was really nice when Alexis opened her heart up for love again, but it was also funny how she had a complete personality change on Christmas. I've read countless versions of this same story, but I think it's also the kind of story that never gets old to me.

Fairly predictable rom com but it was still a good read that I enjoyed it. It was also a quick read.

I found that this book was a tad predictable. It was a sweet book though, I am glad that I read it. I do like to read seasonal books here and there. It was fast and I was not bored. If you are looking for something that you don’t need to think about to much this is the book for you!