Here are a few books that should have you enjoying the holiday even more:
For the Adults, Two Mysteries:
Book: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery book #1) by Krista Davis
Description:
Gracious living can be murder. First in an all-new mystery series? includes delicious recipes and great tips on entertaining!
Few can compete with Natasha Smith when it comes to entertaining, but her childhood rival, Sophie Winston, certainly tries. Natasha may have stolen the spotlight and Sophie's husband but Sophie is determined to rob her of the prize for the Stupendous Stuffing Shakedown. She just needs the right ingredient.
But Sophie's search for the perfect turkey takes a basting when she stumbles across a corpse. And when the police find her name and photo inside the victim's car, Sophie will have to set her trussing aside to solve the murder or she'll be serving up prison grub.
Book: A Fatal Feast (Murder, She Wrote book #32) by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain
Description:
The newest novel in the USA Today bestselling series finds Jessica Fletcher cooking up a heartwarming holiday dinner-and a fresh serving of trouble...
Jessica Fletcher would like nothing more than to sit back and relax as Thanksgiving comes to Cabot Cove. But this year, she's already got more on her plate than she can handle.
Jessica is suffering from a rare case of writer's block, and the deadline for her new novel is fast approaching. Also, her friend, Scotland Yard Inspector George Sutherland, is coming from London to experience the American holiday. But most distressing of all, Jessica is hosting a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner for a guest list that is growing by the day.
Jessica carries on toward her culinary conquest, and she couldn't be more thankful about the results. Until she and George take a post-turkey stroll and stumble upon the body of a man with a carving knife stuck in his chest...
Eight for the Kids (which also includes a couple of mysteries):
Book: Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet by Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Description:
This is going to be the best Thanksgiving ever!
There is a gigantic turkey, Grandma's secret stuffing, green beans, and authentic cranberry sauce, the kind that doesn't come out of a can. And desserts? There are almost too many to count.
Join Nancy and her entire family as they celebrate Thanksgiving in this brand-new storybook, complete with more than thirty swanky stickers.
Book: Thanksgiving Thief (Nancy Drew and The Clue Crew book #16) by Carolyn Keene with illustrations by Macky Pamintuan
Description:
River Heights Elementary School is having a Thanksgiving pageant, and Nancy, Bess, and George want to dress up as Native Americans! But when the town starts preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, the girls end up smelling a mystery instead of turkey. As Thanksgiving food around town starts to disappear, the Clue Crew realizes that someone is trying to destroy the holiday! Can the Crew catch these birdbrained bandits? Or will Thanksgiving dinner be a recipe for disaster?
Book: Scooby-Doo! and the Thanksgiving Terror by Mariah Balaban
Description:
It's the grooviest Thanksgiving ever with Scooby and the gang!
Happy Thanksgiving Scooby-Doo!
Happy Thanksgiving Scooby-Doo!
Scooby and the gang are at it again in this Thanksgiving thriller. When a float in the Coolsville Parade comes to life, it's up to the Mystery, Inc. to catch the culprit. Will they be able to before they get stuffed?
Book: Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House book #27) by Mary Pope Osborne
Description:
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
It's a time for giving thanks . . .when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on?
Book: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving by Charles M. Schulz
Description:
In this beloved classic for the whole family, Charlie Brown has to prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal before time runs out! Featuring the antics of Snoopy, Woodstock, Sally, Peppermint Patty, and the rest of the Peanuts® gang, this special collector’s Miniature Edition, based on the beloved holiday television special, is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season.
Book: Arthur's Thanksgiving by Marc Brown
Description:
Arthur has been picked to direct his school's Thanksgiving play-and cast the roles. But all his friends want to be star, and no one wants to play the Turkey! What will Arthur do?
Book: Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and other Thankful Stuff) by Barbara Park with illustrations by Denise Brunkus
Description:
Meet the World’s Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones!
It’s Thanksgiving time and Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There’s even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie! Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks. Because Junie B. is not actually thankful for Tattletale May. Or squash. Or scratchy pilgrim costumes.
And pumpkin pie makes her vomit, anyway. (But Junie B. is thankful for yummy cranberry sauce that’s shaped like a can. And biscuits that explode from their can. And nipsy doodles!) Will Room One win the disgusting pie? Can May and Junie B. find common ground? Or will this Thanksgiving feast turn into a Turkey Day Disaster? Includes an EXCLUSIVE Junie B. Jones Turkey Day photo frame!
Book: Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit by Norman Birdwell
Description:
It's Thanksgiving, and Emily Elizabeth's family is going to visit her grandparents. Clifford decides to go see his mom, who lives in the city. After the Thanksgiving meal, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford both rush home--thankful for each other!
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