The holidays are rapidly approaching.

What? They're still months away, you might say. To which, I smile.

Most publishers release their holiday novels and anthologies in October. Have you been to the bookstore this month? It's already Christmas there.

Weeks are like days here in my household. Despite the lack of a true "changing of the seasons", I still feel the holiday spirit creeping in. I live in Southern California, so our weather is pretty much the same all year long. A little rain (rarely; CA suffers frequent droughts), a little chill (might need a light sweater). Not much more than that. The trees keep their leaves, the grass stays green and lush, patio furniture is still on sale at Wal-Mart. But the mood of the holidays is slowly working its way into my town, regardless.

I love the holidays! I'm blessed with small children who remind me of the meaning of the holidays (and all the presents on their lists...) nearly every single day for the last three months of the year. I love the music, the food, the movies and TV shows, the decorations, and the joy.

And, of course, I love those holiday books. Do you have any recommendations for me? Which holiday titles are your favorites and/or which ones are you looking forward to?

Sylvia Day