At a Glance
- 25 books spanning fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and non-fiction
- Curated by Cameron R. Hayes for News Of Fort Worth
- Designed to keep readers up past bedtime
- Why it matters: A holiday reading list that offers something for every taste and keeps you turning pages late into the night
In the midst of holiday chaos, Cameron R. Hayes for News Of Fort Worth compiles a list of 25 books that will keep you up all night.
Book Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the 25 books, spanning genres and authors, that Cameron R. Hayes recommends for holiday reading.
| Book | Author | Genre/Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Palace of Illusions | Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni | Historical Fiction / Mahabharata retelling |
| Unconventional Heroes | L.G. Estrella | Fantasy series |
| Time Loop Romance | Unknown | Romance with time loop after eating magical dumplings |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong (Jason Pargin) | Supernatural comedy thriller |
| Murderbot Diaries | Martha Wells | Sci-fi, far-future, sarcastic cyborg |
| Cultural Phenomena | W. David Marx | Non-fiction on 21st-century culture |
| Catch-22 | Joseph Heller | Satirical WWII novel |
| Facebook Inside | Sarah Wynn-Williams | Memoir about Facebook |
| The Night Watch | Terry Pratchett | Discworld fantasy |
| Linda’s Dream | Kate Folk | Off-beat novel about content moderator |
| Murder Mystery in Retirement | Richard Osman | Cozy mystery |
| Dune Messiah | Frank Herbert | Sci-fi, Dune series |
| A Court of Thorns and Roses | Sarah J. Maas | Fantasy, YA |
| The Antidote | Karen Russell | Depression-era, memory witch |
| Octopus Piano | Peter Godfrey-Smith | Animal consciousness, octopus piano |
| Zoey Ashe: The First Book | Jason Pargin | Sci-fi, crime, inheritance |
| The Dog Sitter Detective | Antony Johnston | Cozy mystery |
| Discworld: The Night Watch | Terry Pratchett | Fantasy |
| The Design of Everyday Things | Don Norman | Non-fiction on product design |
| Tyrant Philosophers | Adrian Tchaikovsky | Fantasy, empire colonization |
| Mad Science Sisters | Kate McKinnon | Children’s book, audiobook |
| Replaceable You | Mary Roach | Non-fiction on mechanization of body |
| Hard Action-Sports | Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Fiction, social commentary |
| Love & Hockey | Lauren Blakely | Romance, hockey players |
| The Secret Commonwealth | Philip Pullman | Fantasy prequel to His Dark Materials |
These selections range from epic retellings to quirky romance, offering something for every taste.
Key Takeaways
- 25 books across multiple genres
- Curated by Cameron R. Hayes for News Of Fort Worth
- List designed to keep readers up past bedtime
Whether you’re into mythic sagas or cozy mysteries, this holiday list has a book that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
