Born in Manchester, England, Jeanette Winterson is the author of seventeen books, including the national bestseller Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, and The Passion. She has won many prizes including the Whitbread Award for Best First Novel, the John Llewllyn Rhys Prize, the E. M. Forster Award, and the Stonewall Award.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? comes an enchanting collection of stories for the holiday season.
For years Jeanette Winterson has loved writing a new story at Christmas time and here she brings together twelve of her brilliantly imaginative, funny and bold tales. For the Twelve Days of Christmas—a time of celebration, sharing, and giving—she offers these twelve plus one: a personal story of her own Christmas memories. These tales give the reader a portal into the spirit of the season, where time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house and a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas. Perfect for reading by the fire with loved ones, or while traveling home for the holidays. Enjoy the season of peace and goodwill, mystery, and a little bit of magic courtesy of one of our most fearless and accomplished writers.
發表於2024-11-24
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評分雖然讀瞭兩個故事覺得不是我的那杯茶後麵的故事沒有讀,但特彆喜歡讀故事之後jeanette寫的聖誕文章和食譜,覺得時間都慢瞭下來。節日氛圍並不在燈火輝煌裝飾滿聖誕彩燈和飾品的商場裏,而是在這本書裏,在jeanette的文字裏。聖誕就應該是給予的節日,新年就應該是反思的節日,而不是買買買!靜下來慢一點,在給自己一次機會……
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評分雖然讀瞭兩個故事覺得不是我的那杯茶後麵的故事沒有讀,但特彆喜歡讀故事之後jeanette寫的聖誕文章和食譜,覺得時間都慢瞭下來。節日氛圍並不在燈火輝煌裝飾滿聖誕彩燈和飾品的商場裏,而是在這本書裏,在jeanette的文字裏。聖誕就應該是給予的節日,新年就應該是反思的節日,而不是買買買!靜下來慢一點,在給自己一次機會……
Christmas Days 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載