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Classic reads for the Christmas season

If you’re looking for books that make timeless gifts, here are 10 classics that will continue to spread joy long after Christmas morning.

A gorgeous new edition of an iconic festive novel from Vintage Classics. Arguably Dickens’ most famous tale, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge learning the true meaning of Christmas as he receives a series of ghostly visitations on Christmas Eve has endured for many reasons. Its particular blend of wit, sincere emotion and Christmas spirit is hard to resist, especially in this new edition - complete with gorgeous flapped cover.