Such a sweet holiday story. It definitely could be a Hallmark movie if it were expanded. The characters were a bit predictable, as was the ending. Still, it's worth a read when you need a warm fuzzy!

hristmas Weekend is a short story about family, compromise and different celebrations. The main characters in this story are navigating a complex family arrangement and how that impacts their Christmas/Hannukah holiday. It is set in a cabin which seems idyllic but it is anything but for this family. This is a perfect story for middle grade students and adults alike. Some of the details I felt were a bit questionable but the majority of the story rang true.

Thank you Net Galley, Monique Polak and the Literary Press Group of Canada for the opportunity to preview this title.
Christmas Weekend is expected to be released Aug. 1, 2025 and is a perfect fall/winter read!

A short story about a family of divorce, learning to get along during the Christmas holidays. There are some good themes of acceptance and forgiveness woven into the plot.

*I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.*

A cute little short story about the importance of Christmas and Hannukah spirit, and unconventional families. Whilst I was saddened by one of the events in the book, I’m glad everything mostly worked out okay in the end.

Cute story about a divorced dad his two kids and the new girlfriend. Gave good Christmas vibes. The book is under 100 pages so the story was fairly simplistic.