Book for Christmas gathers winter and holiday‑season stories from Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf, set in snowy villages, forests, and farmhouses. The pieces mix folktale elements with moral and emotional clarity, so you get ghosts, miracles, and small acts of kindness alongside very human pettiness and regret. This Penguin Classics edition offers new translations and an introduction that situates Lagerlöf’s work in Scandinavian literary history.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it is a seasonal collection that feels genuinely old‑world without turning into pure sentiment. Book for Christmas is a strong pick for readers who like winter stories, Scandinavian literature, and giftable hardcovers that invite rereading each year.

DETAILS
• Author: Selma Lagerlöf
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: November 25, 2025
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780241715062
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