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.
文 | 海蓝蒲雨 每年圣诞节,街上挂满了各种五彩缤纷的小彩灯,一闪一闪亮晶晶的,耳边伴随着“叮叮当,叮叮当,铃儿响叮当……”的歌曲,宣告着每一个路过的人这个快乐的消息——圣诞节来了。最标志的是那一棵挂满彩灯、周围有很多礼物的圣诞树,还有各种扮演着圣诞老人的人们...
评分好啦我知道圣诞节已经过去快一个月了。起初打开这本书完全是为了搭配临时起意的一杯煮红酒,花了两个晚上读完了。 珍妮特女士的脑洞和行文方式有一点可爱,带着天真和幻想的英式幽默。12个故事通篇读完,感觉都没有我经历过的圣诞温馨可爱呀 所以这并不是一篇书评,只是借题发...
评分 评分audiobook 圣诞节的历史、传统、传说、鬼故事 最喜欢的是JW自己读的圣诞节食谱 莎士比亚书店和中国饺子的段落让我第一次真切地想家了
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